‘Employers should normalise conversations about menstrual issues’ – Fast Track CPO Jenny Arnell

Fast Track has taken a progressive step in workplace inclusivity by introducing Paid Menstrual Leave across its offices in Malta, Sweden, Spain, and the United States. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to employee well-being, acknowledging the impact of menstrual and menopause-related health on workplace performance.

Workplaces have long overlooked menstrual health, despite its significant effect on employees’ productivity and well-being. Fast Track’s Menstrual Leave policy aims to challenge this norm by fostering an open and supportive environment.

“How we feel impacts us at work, influences our working environment, and affects our colleagues. Employers should seek to spread awareness and normalise conversations about menstrual and menopause-related issues to ensure the right support is in place,” says Jenny Arnell, Chief People Officer at Fast Track.

Ms Arnell highlights the importance of shifting workplace culture: “Imagine how different our work experience would be if it was as normal to talk about how our bodies and minds affect our moods and ability to work as we do when we talk about the weather?”

Fast Track’s commitment to gender equality and employee well-being extends beyond this policy. The company has launched initiatives such as a female mentorship pilot with Signe, an internal ESG group for women, and a series of programs set to debut in 2025.

With Spain becoming the first European country to introduce menstrual leave in 2023, Fast Track is now setting an example for private companies worldwide, reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking employer in the iGaming industry.