How to Support Menopause in the Workplace Toolkit

Research from the CIPD revealed that 3 out of 5 working women between the ages of 45 and 55 who are experiencing menopause symptoms say it has a negative impact on them at work.

The average age of the menopause is 51 but, typically, women experience at least some symptoms for around 4 years. In some women, symptoms such as hot flushes, difficulty sleeping and problems with memory and concentration can have a significant impact on their daily life.

Whilst these won’t usually amount to a disability, it still makes sense to make simple adjustments to help women with severe symptoms keep working effectively. You might also face age discrimination, sex discrimination or unfair dismissal claims if you treat a woman unfairly because she’s going through the menopause.

Despite the fact that the menopause is being talked about more in the workplace, there is still lots more we need to do.

So, what can you do to support the women in your workplace? Benefit from our Menopause and the Workplace Toolkit today to help you promote a supportive and open culture, so women feel they can speak about any symptoms, if they choose to do so, without fear of ridicule or damage to their careers.