It is estimated that approximately 13 million women in the UK are perimenopausal or postmenopausal – 19% of the UK population. And according to the Faculty of Occupational Medicine approximately 80% of menopausal women are working.
Menopausal women are now the fastest growing workforce demographic and are a valuable asset, playing a huge societal role economically.
It is estimated that around 75% of menopausal women will experience some symptoms; and 25% could experience serious symptoms. Managers don't need to be medical experts - but they should have a reasonable level of knowledge and understand how they can support.
Join Carolyn Taylor, Head of Mental Health, Resilience and Wellbeing, and Dr Mary Thompson, Medical Officer, as they look at the potential effects of the menopause and how workplaces can support.
Menopausal women are now the fastest growing workforce demographic and are a valuable asset, playing a huge societal role economically.
It is estimated that around 75% of menopausal women will experience some symptoms; and 25% could experience serious symptoms. Managers don't need to be medical experts - but they should have a reasonable level of knowledge and understand how they can support.
Join Carolyn Taylor, Head of Mental Health, Resilience and Wellbeing, and Dr Mary Thompson, Medical Officer, as they look at the potential effects of the menopause and how workplaces can support.