'Missing from the Workplace'
Benenden Health's research into menopause in the workplace.
Menopause symptoms have a significant impact on a woman's physical and mental wellbeing. Anxiety, brain fog, spikes in body temperature and mood swings are just a few experiences women manage when they go through menopause. It's no wonder over 60,000 women in the UK aren't working due to menopause1 and one in ten who worked during the menopause left their job due to their symptoms2.
Our 'Missing from the Workplace' campaign delves into women’s experiences to understand what employers; line managers and the Government can do to support them more effectively.
What's in the Data Report?:
We surveyed 2,000 women aged 40-65 about their experiences of managing menopause at work
We surveyed 500 HR leaders to source their level of understanding, education, commitment and needs in supporting female employees at work
[1] NHS Confederation (2024).
[2] Fawcett Society (2022) and Unison (2021)
What’s in the Menopause Guide for Managers?
Our Menopause Guide for Managers explores practical ways to support employees through the menopause, making it:
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Easier to recognise
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Easier to talk about
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Easier to live and work through
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