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This study aims to explore how endometriosis is experienced in workplaces and its implications for HRM frameworks.

“Swallowed by a Black Hole”: The Neglected Impact of Endometriosis in the Workplace

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Qualitative data reveals workplace neglect of endometriosis, indicating a need for inclusive HRM strategies.

This study aims to explore how endometriosis is experienced in workplaces and its implications for HRM frameworks.
Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with 26 employees and a focus group of 7.
Open-ended survey responses were gathered from 80 HR professionals and managers for contextual insight.
Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Identified six themes demonstrating how workplace practices make endometriosis invisible.
Described systemic neglect through organisational mechanisms like rigid absence systems and cultures of silence.
Introduced the concept of physiodiversity as a key aspect of workforce diversity related to chronic health conditions.

Yavuz et al. (2026) studied this question.

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