Guidance by watchdog The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on 'essential' reasonable adjustments for menopausal employees in the workplace, puts clarity about menopause support at work firmly on the agenda. Ignoring menopause in the workplace is no longer an option - doing so may pose significant risks for organisations moving forward. Employers must grasp legal obligations & best practices, to prevent discrimination and costly tribunal claims. Find out what counts as reasonable!

The combination of neurodiversity and menopause hormone changes can affect how the brain processes information - potentially impacting on mental function, social skills, attention, memory & mood. And for some, menopause may lead to a neurodivergence diagnosis, with individuals facing new or more intense challenges.

Despite progress in managing menopause in the workplace in 2023, a survey by UNITE found an astounding 83% of respondents still had zero support at work for their menopause symptoms.

World Menopause Day 2023 highlights the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of female deaths post-menopause in the UK. Recognising the heightened risk of heart disease faced by women during the menopausal transition, how can employees support heart health in the workplace?

October 18th 2023 is World Menopause Day. An annual menopause awareness raising day with events to normalise menopause, correct misconceptions and provide up to date information. Menopause is an organisational issue, impacting on colleagues both directly or indirectly, is your organisation marking World Menopause Day?

Of the 400,000 go into perimenopause and menopause each year in the UK, most are likely to go through menopause in the workplace. How can employers address the health and safety concerns for this cohort, regardless of sector, role and location?

Despite a growing ageing female workforce, only 25 per cent of organisations have a menopause policy or provide menopause in the workplace training. How could the UK government’s appointment of a new Menopause Employer Champion change that?

Sky News called on Ann at PositivePause to give an insight into the experiences of those going through menopause at work and how employers could help.

In the past couple of years there has been a real focus on women’s position in the workplace and times they are a changing! Recent research has highlighted the physical and mental impact menopause has on women at work.

Menopause and mental health in the workplace is a concern that should be recognised by employers. The psychological symptoms of menopause are often misunderstood. A number of studies have identified that menopause significantly impacts mood and mental health, including higher stress levels and depression. Learn what mental health support those going through menopause at work need.