Around a quarter of women in the workforce are of menopausal age, yet many face a lack of awareness from their employer or colleagues.
With several studies reporting that women feel the menopause impacts their performance at work, employers have a responsibility to increase understanding and provide guidance for their people.
Studies show that menopause symptoms can have a significant impact on attendance and performance in the workplace. Research found that 84% of employees would like their workplace to offer more advice and support around the menopause.
Our free resources can help you create a culture that makes your employees feel comfortable and supported.
Webinar: Menopause awareness in the workplace and supporting your employees
Watch our recent webinar where our expert panel discuss how the menopause can affect employees and why it’s so important to raise awareness around the topic. You’ll receive practical advice for raising awareness within the workforce and find out ways to support and empower your people.
What you’ll learn:- An overview of menopause and how it can affect people directly and indirectly.
- How the menopause can impact the workplace and why employers have a responsibility to provide support.
- How to raise awareness of menopause in the workplace and how to support your employees.
- Vicky Walker, Group Director of People, Westfield Health
- Liz Preece, Workplace Health & Wellbeing Specialist, The Healthy Worker
- May Beaufort, Health & Wellbeing Coach, Westfield Health
Menopause fact sheets
We’ve created two factsheets, one for leaders and one for employees, clearing up some common myths about the menopause and raising awareness of how the menopause might impact people in the workplace.
