The hidden potential of migraine in a company.

1 IN 7 EMPLOYEES SUFFER FROM MIGRAINE, yet you probably do not know who in your company is living with the condition.

According to a recent study, up to 51% of people with migraine lie about the reason for their absence from work. Or even worse, they go to work in conditions that puts their well-being and that of their colleagues at risk.

But, why? Usually due to fear that their illness will not be considered a valid reason to justify their absence.

Migraine is not a simple headache. It is a complex neurological disease that affects the whole body and other aspects of the sufferer’s life, even when they are not going through an episode.

SOCIETY’S STIGMA OF TREATING MIGRAINE AS A SIMPLE HEADACHE OR AS AN EXCUSE TO STAY AT HOME IS A BARRIER FOR WORKERS WHO SUFFER FROM IT TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

The reality is that several scientific studies have shown that with the right conditions at work, the impact of migraine on the workplace can be significantly improved. Not only for sufferers, but also for their colleagues.

An adequate workspace, as well as support from colleagues and managers, could significantly improve the whole team’s experience in the workplace. By promoting an inclusive work culture, together with management, you contribute to creating an environment in which your colleagues with non-visible disabilities, in this case migraine, have the same opportunities to progress as non-disabled workers and above all, feel safe to disclose their disability.

People suffering from this invisible condition tend to be hyper-responsible, committed and dedicated. If the work environment helps all workers regardless of their condition to have access to the same opportunities, workers with migraine would have the possibility to develop their full potential at work, bringing both, short and long term benefits to the company.

The hidden potential of migraine in a company.

Source: https://posturepeople.co.uk/handle-prevent-migraines-work