Supporting women through life transitions

Breaking the silence around menopause

The workplace conversation around menopause is opening up, but there’s still a long way to go.

Currently, only 24% of women say their organisation has a menopause policy in place, while 43% definitely don't have one.^[8] When it comes to support, only around a third of workers feel it from their manager or employer.^[8]

The impact of feeling supported matters. Where women feel unsupported, they're more likely to report that symptoms negatively affect their career.^[8]

And it means women are taking a step back from work:

17% of women have considered leaving work due to lack of support for menopause symptoms, with 6% already having left.^[8]
28% of part-time workers say they reduced their hours specifically because of menopause symptoms.^[9]

As more organisations create space for open dialogue and practical support, we're seeing the beginnings of meaningful change – benefiting both employees and businesses alike.