Wellbeing | 90% of workplaces fail to offer menopause support

A new survey of more than 1,000 female professionals over the age of 45 has found that a whopping 90% of workplaces aren’t supporting employees with menopause-related issues.

The study, which was conducted by Forth With Life, explored the issues surrounding menopause support in the workplace, including health and wellbeing policies within HR. It discovered that of the 77% of respondents who had either been through the menopause or were currently experiencing symptoms, almost none felt like they were receiving the support they needed.

When asked if these symptoms had negatively impacted their ability to carry out day-to-day work, 63% of respondents confirmed that this was the case.

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“Workplaces are required by law to offer robust support and forward-thinking policies for pregnant women and employees with chronic illnesses or disabilities,” commented Forth With Life Founder Sarah Bolt.