Why menopause is the talent retention issue employers can’t ignore By Dr Amy Pressland, Head of Talent and Performance, Benenden Health At a time when UK employers are tackling skills shortages, rising recruitment costs, and renewed pressure on productivity, one of the most significant drivers of attrition remains largely underestimated: menopause‑related sleep disruption. New research
Menopause Action Plans: A guide to the Government’s guidance In case you’ve somehow missed the memo, all organisations with more than 250 employees will be required to have a Menopause Action Plan in place from spring 2027. Until then, taking the appropriate steps towards compliance with this aspect of the new Employment Rights Bill is
It’s not just about us… At Making Menopause Work, we believe it’s important to get the guys involved too. Because menopause isn’t just a women’s issue. It affects everyone. In every workplace. Men may not experience menopause in the same way that we do. But they have partners, wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, female friends, family
Should I Be Taking This? Navigating Supplements For Menopause By Mel Wakeman MSc. RNutr(Sci), Registered Nutritionist Introduction Walk into any high street health shop or scroll through your social media feed, and you’ll find a dizzying array of menopause supplements promising “relief” from hot flushes, joint “support” and help for anxiety, low energy and mood
Masterclasses can make a real difference We’re on a mission to normalise menopause in the workplace. One conversation at a time. Because we’re all about Making Menopause Work – for everyone. As part of that, we believe that better understanding and better support helps everyone feel better about themselves and about their interactions with colleagues.
Promoting the positives of menopause All too often, it can be all gloom and doom when we’re having menopause conversations. Whether that’s in the workplace, within professional and support networks, or with family or friends. So it’s important to shine a light on the positives of menopause too. For very many women, perimenopause and beyond
Championing Women’s Health in the Modern Workplace By Helen Tomlinson, Head of Inclusion and Employability The Evolution of Women’s Health at Work For decades, women’s health in the workplace was a topic shrouded in silence. Today, thanks to pioneering leaders and evolving policies, the conversation is changing. My journey began with the creation of a
Menopause in the Workplace By Caroline Jennings, Specialist Employment Barrister Menopause occurs when those with a menstrual cycle stop menstruating. The lead up to this can take up to 10 years – this is known as the perimenopause. Menopause affects around 90 percent of those who menstruate, usually between the ages of 45 and 55.
Diane Danzebrink: Turning Personal Struggle into Global Change Diane Danzebrink is living proof that personal adversity can be transformed into a powerful force for change. Today, she is widely recognised as a leading voice in the conversation around menopause and mental health, but her journey to becoming a campaigner, consultant, and educator began with her
Taking care of yourself in the sandwich years By Lesley Waldron, Women’s Health Coach The sandwich years refers to those years in which we can find ourselves caring for young families as well as elderly relatives. Being a carer for either age group can be intense but for those who find themselves dealing with both
BS 30416: A practical guide to workplace menopause & menstrual health support By BSI According to BSI research, 71% of women in the UK believe it would be helpful for organisations to have formal policies covering personal health and wellbeing issues such as menopause, menstruation, difficult pregnancies or miscarriage. Yet only 4% say they are
Why Wait Until Menopause to Figure It Out? By Lindsay Randerson – Women’s Health Coach & Holistic Therapist I’ve spent years working closely with women at all stages of life, from high-performing entrepreneurs to overwhelmed mothers, and every version in between. And one pattern I see time and time again? We wait until things get
What If I Can’t Take HRT? By Hannah Charman, Medical Herbalist HRT is hailed as being the answer to all our menopause prayers, but it’s not for everyone. Some women are advised not to use it for medical reasons, particularly those who’ve been through treatment for an oestrogen sensitive cancer. Others have a family history
Menopause Toolkit for Women University of Aberdeen By Linda Engles CPsychol In my role at the University of Aberdeen, I am incredibly lucky to wear two very different but related hats; one is supervising a PhD project on menopause and the other is the chair of the Staff Menopause Network. The research project has been
In this article, Lynda tells the story of a potentially embarrassing situation and how it serves to perfectly illustrate how reasonable adjustments can help to make menopause in the workplace more manageable for everyone involved… Small considerations can make a big difference By Lynda Bailey – Founder of Making Menopause Work I’m known for being