How can organisations support employees in the workplace?

In the UK it is estimated that there are around 13 million women who are currently peri or menopausal, which is the equivalent to a third of the female population. Menopausal women experience hot flushes, fatigue, low mood, difficulty concentrating and poor memory which can affect their performance at work. In a survey conducted by the British Menopause Society (BMS) over half of women said that their menopause significantly affected their lives and 18% of working women are looking to leave their jobs because of their symptoms. Almost a third of women report losing self-confidence during this time.

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