A social media professional’s LinkedIn post has gone viral for highlighting a rare but welcome gesture from her company’s founder — one that prioritizes menstrual health and compassion in the workplace.
Archana Sharma, who works in social media marketing, shared the news on her feed, noting how deeply it affected her, especially after going through what she described as “toxic” work environments in the past.
“The workplace is built on empathy”
In her post, Sharma wrote: “We got this from our founder today. Coming from toxic work environments before, it means more than words can explain. It’s a reminder that a good workplace is not defined by perks or policies, but by empathy, trust and respect.”
She also posted a picture of the founder’s message announcing new support measures for women in the company.
Founder’s Note on Menstrual Health
The message to all employees read:
“Dear team, menstrual health is an essential part of every woman’s life. From today, if any of our colleagues are going through their menstrual cycle, they can rest and stay at home. It will not be counted as off. Health and well-being are paramount.”
Sharma’s post quickly caught on and resonated with women across industries, who have long advocated for greater understanding of menstrual discomfort at work.
The Internet responds with praise
The comments section soon filled with appreciation for the founder’s thoughtful approach. Many users praised the initiative as a step towards building more humane workplaces, while others said such policies should be adopted more widely to promote women’s health.
A user wrote: “For anyone struggling with PCOS or endometriosis in particular, this could make a real difference. It should be normalized and WFH options should be available when urgently needed. This made my day!”
“Focusing on people always gets the best results. This post will inspire many more,” commented another user.
“Honestly, this is the most touching post I’ve seen all year,” wrote a third user.
Some users shared their own experiences of working through painful periods due to the strict policies, calling the gesture “refreshing”, “progressive” and “long overdue”.
The viral post has since sparked a wider online conversation about empathy at work—and how small, meaningful changes can make a big difference to employee well-being.
