Menopause and specifically menopause support in the workplace hit the headlines again with the news of government's lack of support for those working through menopause and people are furious. Some of the comments I’ve read include: “Another nail in the coffin for how our government perceives the economic and [...]
With employment tribunals relating to menopause on the rise and legislative changes on the horizon we’re seeing an increasing pressure on organisations to establish a menopause policy to demonstrate their commitment to support people working through menopause. And yet 72% of organisations don’t currently have a menopause policy or [...]
The big menopause news for 2022 is the government inquiry asking if enough is being done to address the impact of menopause in the workplace which means this could finally be the year we see a change in government policy on menopause. The House of Commons Women and Equalities [...]
The Menopause Inclusion Framework is designed to provide employers with guidance on menopause and the workplace. Its aim is to support organisations committed to creating positive behaviours and conversations around menopause in the workplace so that you set yourself apart as an employer of choice who supports staff through [...]
Let’s start with why menopause is relevant in the workplace. 100% of women will go through menopause but that’s nothing new. What has changed is women’s role in the UK workforce. Women currently comprise almost half the UK workforce and the number of older UK women in employment has been [...]
