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Anna Dabek: Creating a menopause-friendly workplace – legal considerations, training, and accreditations

29% of women lose confidence at work due to menopause symptoms, with 10% leaving their jobs. In female-dominated sectors, this poses a significant workforce retention challenge.

More than 8 out of 10 employers believe workplace menopause support is important

More than eight out ten employers (81%) believe it is important for businesses to support staff experiencing menopause in the workplace, finds a new survey from workplace experts Acas.

Charlotte Gentry: Understanding how fertility, menstrual health and menopause impact the workplace

Fertility treatment is emotionally and physically challenging, and circumstances where women feel unable to be open about their reasons for absence leads to additional stress.

Helen Normoyle: Menopause education and support strategies for progressive employers

The consequences of lack of menopause support were called out in the Women and Equalities Committee report, which said it is pushing "highly skilled and experienced women out of work".

Five ways small businesses can commit to becoming Fertility Friendly

By recognising infertility as an issue within the workplace, you can demonstrate empathy and understanding towards some of the diverse challenges your employees could face.

Hannah Wilson: Unlocking the power of menstrual cycles in the workplace

Women with menstrual cycles operate on variable hormonal cycles which often puts them at odds with the standard office schedule, and the effects of this on overall wellbeing are considerable.

Adele Johnston: 10 ‘must knows’ to enhance female employee well-being during menopause

Despite its significance, menopause remains a topic that is often stigmatised. Let’s address 10 ways you can break barriers and unlock the full potential of female employees!

Deborah Garlick: Changing the lived experience of menopause in the workplace

Awareness of menopause has never been higher and the taboo around this topic is well on its way to being broken. As society begins to speak more openly about this topic, what does that mean for menopause in the workplace?

Women disproportionately affected by mental health issues in the UK workplace

A recent study has revealed women are disproportionately affected when it comes to stress and mental health issues in the UK.

Age-related female-specific support vital for effective workplace health

Employers need to offer female-specific health and wellbeing support to female employees for them to be most effective.
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