Tips for managers
supporting employees
with thyroid conditions

Create a workplace where employees feel comfortable discussing their thyroid condition

Schedule regular one-on-one meetings with employees to discuss their work and wellbeing

Monitor changes in performance and attendance with care to support employees with thyroid issues

Be prepared to provide accommodations like flexible schedules or workplace adjustments

Carry out health and safety checks to ensure workplace conditions do not exacerbate thyroid-related symptoms

Learn about thyroid conditions, their impact on employees, and your organisation’s policies

Be prepared to direct employees to additional support, information and resources

Address and challenge insensitive comments or behaviour about thyroid conditions

Show empathy and listen without judgment, as each employee’s experience is unique