Women are more likely than men to take sick leave due to stress. In this article, Ben Tiggelaar outlines seven contributing factors: heavier workloads, lower pay, a greater share of caregiving responsibilities at home, health complaints, less career support, inappropriate behavior in the workplace, and persistent bias on the job. His main point is that stress among women is not just a personal issue, but also a result of how work and care responsibilities are organized. Employers should therefore take a closer look at hidden inequality, distribute tasks and evaluations more fairly, and take responsibility for creating a safe and healthy work environment.
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