Opinion

May 12, 2021

Why all companies should offer paid period leave

Roos Jansen of Bitwala explains why instituting a period leave policy at work is crucial — and how to do it.


Roos Jansen

4 min read

Getting time off from work during your period might sound radical — but it’s not such a new idea. In some countries, it’s been common practice for decades. 

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