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Tackling these surprising blindspots can bridge gender gaps in health, opportunity and more

To truly close the gender gap, we’ll need to address the menstrual health gap. A lack of access to hygiene care, solutions, education and more holds back those who menstruate at school and work, leading to real knock-on effects to the economy. Sahil Tesfu, the Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer for health and hygiene company Essity Group, breaks down how age-old taboos related to women’s health have led to big barriers for social progress and the simple changes that business leaders can make to boost workplace health, psychological safety and productivity. She also shares lessons learned from her long career including how a different approach to check-ins can be more effective than the standard status update in driving team progress, clarity and empowerment.

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Sahil Tesfu

Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Essity

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Hosted by:

Linda Lacina

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