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Men as Allies in Menstrual and Menopause Health

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Men as Allies A supportive workplace benefits from inclusivity across the board – and that means involving everyone, including men, in menstrual and menopause health. When men participate as allies, they help normalise these conversations, reduce stigma, and foster a more empathetic working environment. This engagement creates lasting, positive change and builds healthier workplace cultures […]

How Inclusive Approaches to Perimenopause Can Drive Sustainable Health at Work

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Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, is a life stage experienced by millions of women worldwide. In the UK, women aged 45–55 make up a significant proportion of the workforce, with over 13 million women currently perimenopausal or menopausal. Despite its prevalence, perimenopause remains a topic that’s underrepresented, often cloaked in stigma and misunderstanding. It’s […]

How a Missed Period Turned into Menopause by Sophie Aged 23

When you are 22 years old and your period is late, there’s only one thing your mind (and the internet searches) go to.  I had finished University the year previous and had worked at my current company for a year.  I lived at home with my parents, and my long term boyfriend lived in a […]

Own Your Menopause

There is no one-size-fits-all experience of menopause, but unfortunately for many the symptoms can be severe and can affect all areas of life. One of our Talking Menopause Champions, Nicki Farrell (TechWomen1002022 Winner) shares her story of how menopause has affected her, and the actions she’s taking to help others going through the same… “I […]

How to Support Menopausal Employees During Hybrid Working

As many workplaces have now made hybrid working their new normal, it has become increasingly important for employers to address the unique needs of their employees. Unfortunately, one area that often goes unnoticed or is overlooked is menopause, which affects a significant proportion of the workforce. Whilst hybrid working can be incredibly beneficial for menopausal […]

Equality & Human Rights Commission’s Employers’ Guidance for Menopause

Equality & Human Rights Commission’s Employers’ Guidance for Menopause The Guidance is designed to help employers understand their legal obligations in relation to supporting workers experiencing menopausal symptoms. It references research from the CIPD citing 79% people less able to concentrate at work and the Fawcett Society’s research citing 1 in 10 women have left […]

How Menopause Can Affect Mental Health in the Workplace

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Anxiety, brain fog, depression, irritability, sleep deprivation. These are just some of the many symptoms people can suffer from when going through menopause; however, there’s all too often a stigma around talking about menopause, specifically in the workplace. This stigma can mean people are embarrassed to talk about what they’re going through and are not […]

222 Steps….

When you are adding 222 steps to your daily step count this may be a good thing, but if you or a colleague are experiencing menopausal or menstrual symptoms and it is 222 steps to your nearest toilet at work, the challenge is very different.  This was an example highlighted in a recent menopause session. […]