Download your free Employer's Guide to Menopause at Work
Did you know 25% of women have considered resigning from their positions due to menopause symptoms?
A happier menopause for a healthier business
Download our comprehensive guide to promoting a supportive and inclusive workplace for employees navigating the menopausal transition.
In this guide we cover:
- What is menopause and what impact does it have in the workplace?
- June Potts: My Menopause Story
- How to support employees with symptoms
- Creating a menopause-inclusive workspace
- And much more
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0800 011 2222Menopausal women are the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce, so it’s important to understand how menopause can affect a woman’s working life. With more than 4.5 million women aged 50–64 currently employed, organisations cannot afford to overlook the operational, wellbeing and retention implications of menopause.
Why Menopause Matters for Employers
Menopause is not simply a wellbeing topic, it is a business critical issue.
- 1 in 10 women leave employment due to symptoms
- 3 in 10 reduce their hours
- 44% say their symptoms affect their ability to work
- Cost to UK businesses estimated at up to £2.9 billion per year
Menopause Symptoms & Self-Esteem at Work
Beyond physical discomfort, many employees experience a drop in self-confidence during menopause. Memory concerns, brain fog, disrupted sleep and mood fluctuation can lead to individuals feeling less capable, even when their professional expertise hasn’t changed.
The Employer’s Guide to Menopause at Work highlights the emotional toll, including evidence that suicide risk peaks between ages 45–49, underscoring why investment in menopause-specific mental health support is essential.
Supporting Employees Through Menopause
This guide emphasises the importance for support to go beyond awareness days and temporary initiatives. Effective organisations implement structural, long-term adjustments, such as:
- Flexible working patterns
- Temperature control options & uniform adaptions
- Rest spaces and camera-off meeting allowances
- Stocked washrooms and practical hygiene support
- Access to trained Menopause Champions
A menopause-positive workplace is, above all, one where people feel safe to talk about symptoms without stigma. Psychological safety is highlighted in the guide as the cornerstone of wellbeing and performance, noting that high-safety workplaces see up to 76% higher engagement.
