Menopause

Discussions around menopause, menstruation and pregnancy are often fraught with feelings of discomfort or embarrassment.

Menopause remains heavily stigmatized in the workplace despite affecting two-thirds of women aged 40-60 in employment. Breaking this silence requires employers to create supportive environments, open conversations, and practical accommodations to help women navigate this natural life transition without suffering in silence or leaving their jobs.

With World Menopause Day tomorrow, employers are encouraged to see how they can meet this demand, and provide menopause support for employees.

A new report has revealed alarming statistics about the experiences of menopausal women, specifically the impact of menopause on women in the workplace.

The autumn is a busy time for menopause as September is Peri-Menopause Awareness Month and Friday 18th October is World Menopause Day.

New Breaking the Cycle survey reveals that 44% have never talked about menstruation with their manager and only 17% feel comfortable doing so.

We often think of menopause as a female experience - it is - but it is also one that transmen and some non-binary people go through as well.

At the age when women often reach the peak of their careers and feel most capable, perimenopause symptoms are causing a confidence crisis!

May sees Mental Health Awareness Week. Every organisation worth it's salt will be marking this week with initiatives to support its people.

Crucial considerations and potential consequences for not providing support for employees experiencing symptoms of the menopause.