Woman shares founder's message on menstrual health: 'Means more than words can explain'

The LinkedIn post drew numerous reactions, with many users commending the gesture.

A LinkedIn post by a social media marketer prompted significant online engagement after she shared a message issued by her company’s founder concerning menstrual health and support for women employees. The post, published by Archana Sharma, reflected on her own experiences in previous workplaces and highlighted how the announcement had affected her.

Sharma wrote, “We received this from our founder today. Coming from toxic work environments before, this means more than words can explain. It is a reminder that a good workplace isn’t defined by perks or policies but by empathy, trust, and respect.” Her post included a screenshot of the founder’s note circulated to all staff, outlining a new provision directed at female employees.

The message sent by the founder stated, “Dear Team, Menstrual health is an essential part of every woman. From today, if our female colleagues are undergoing their menstrual cycles, they can rest and be at home. It won’t be counted as an off. Health and well-being is above all.”

The LinkedIn post drew numerous reactions, with many users commending the gesture. One user wrote, “Focusing on people always yields the best results. This post will inspire many others.” Another commented, “Such people hardly exists in corporate world. His efforts are really appreciable.”

Several responses conveyed strong emotional reactions. A user said, “Honestly, this is the most heart-touching post I’ve seen all year,” while another remarked, “More power to leaders who understand that wellbeing isn’t a policy, it’s a culture... Truly inspiring.”

One person noted, “This is wonderful, there’s a need for more understanding and awareness around the menstrual cycle,” and another user referred to their own organisation by stating, “Great to see. Our CEO had implemented it three years back, glad to see the change happening now.”

Additional comments expressed broader perspectives. One wrote, “Focusing on people always yields the best results. This post will inspire many others.” A separate user added, “For anyone especially who’s dealing with PCOS or endometriosis, this can make a real difference. It should be normalised, and WFH options should be available when they are urgently needed. This made my day!”

Another user commented, “Wow, hoping this is true and not only for content — we need more organisations like these.”