Menopause in the Workplace
With World Menopause Day last month, and the continued press coverage, Menopause at work remains a significant focus for employers.
Are Your Employees Supported Enough?
A recent poll found that of those individuals experiencing symptoms of the menopause:
- 23% have left jobs due to symptoms
- 1 in 5 said they were not given a pay rise or promotion
- 13% said they had to go through a disciplinary procedure
All this was despite the fact that nearly all businesses polled (95%) recognised that symptoms negatively impacted on work.
What Can Employers Do?
- Start the conversation – hold open forums, consultations, surveys.
- Introduce a menopause support policy.
- Train your line managers on how to support impacted employees.
We can support you on developing training and guidance materials, please contact Helen Couchman in our team on 07799 901669 to find out more.
