The menopause is a workplace issue. Find out how employers can support women going through the menopause to stay confident and comfortable at work.
Report – What More Needs To Be Done To Support Menopausal Women At Work?
If you’re a line manager or HR professional, our report is essential reading in understanding where businesses are – and where they need to get to.
In this unique and comprehensive study, we examine the issue of menopause in the workplace, and look closely at the progress being made. At the heart of this report are the results from our recently commissioned YouGov survey, where we spoke to 1,000 UK-based HR professionals.
Some key findings include:
- Almost three quarters (72%) of businesses do not have a menopause policy
- Only 18% of organisations say they provide information about the menopause to their employee
- Almost two thirds (64%) of businesses say they do not consider menopause during performance reviews for female staff.
Read the report
Employer’s Guide To The Menopause
Download your free guide to dealing with the menopause at work – which includes a free template menopause policy.
In this guide we cover:
- What is the menopause?
- Who can be affected by the menopause?
- Why is the menopause a workplace issue?
- Why is more awareness needed?
- Why act now?
- What counts as menopause discrimination?
- Employer’s legal obligations - do you have to make adjustments?
- What can you do now to support your staff?
- What reasonable adjustments could you make?
- Template menopause policy
Download your employer's guide to the menopause
Employee’s Guide To Menopause In The Workplace
If you’re struggling at work because of the menopause, our employment solicitors explain your rights, as well as giving practical tips to help your situation.
Read the employee's guide to the menopause
Podcast - Menopause in the Workplace
Join our host Joanne Moseley, as she speaks with fellow Irwin Mitchell partner Jenny Arrowsmith, GP and menopause expert Dr Rebecca Lewis, and Jill Kay, HR manager at ASD Lighting. They discuss what businesses can do to better support their menopausal employees.
Take Our Quiz
Are you aware of all the symptoms of menopause? From the well-known symptoms of hot flushes and night sweats, to the lesser discussed symptoms of anxiety and memory problems, test your knowledge with our quiz.
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Join our mailing list to get insight on the latest employment law topics. During 2022 we will also be holding a number of webinars – including one about menopause in the workplace.
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