Menopause Friendly

29/07/2025

As broadcaster Louise Minchin highlights, the incredible work by Menopause Friendly employers isn’t just ticking a box, it’s transforming workplace culture so that employees can continue to enjoy their careers without barriers. 💖

But what sets the Menopause Friendly Accreditation apart?

✅ It’s independently assessed by an expert panel.
✅ It recognises organisations that go beyond pledges to create real, lasting change.
✅ It helps employers create inclusive, supportive environments where everyone can thrive.

The results?

💼 Reduced staff turnover
🙌 Increased wellbeing and productivity
💬 Open conversations around menopause

If you’re ready to lead the way and create a workplace where everyone feels supported, it’s time to explore the Menopause Friendly Accreditation.

24/07/2025

Did you know we provide FREE resources to inspire employers to start their menopause friendly journey? 🤩

These include:

✔️Checklist - How Menopause Friendly is your organisation?
💡 The Menopause Friendly Business Case
💡 Supporting teachers and schools through menstruation and menopause video
💡 Menopause, Menstrual Health and Employment Law video
💡 Exploring Menopause and Neurodiversity video
💡 Line Managers' Insights: Workplace Menopause & Menstruation video

This is just a taste of the huge range of resources available with Menopause Friendly Membership, including communications toolkits, engagement videos, case studies, a policy library and more. 🤩

Download the free resources here: https://menopausefriendly.co.uk/free-resources/ -now

23/07/2025

Women’s health is finally getting the attention it deserves in the workplace and Occupational Health (OH) professionals are perfectly placed to lead the way. From menopause and menstruation to fertility challenges, pregnancy loss and long-term health risks, these issues are no longer side conversations. They are front and centre of the workplace wellbeing agenda. 👏

This was the focus of a recent webinar hosted by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM), where Emma Persand RN QN 🇬🇧🇲🇺, Chair of the SOM Women’s Health at Work Network, led a conversation with Deborah Garlick, CEO of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace and Menopause Friendly on the crucial role Occupational Health plays in addressing menopause and wider women’s health at work.

Find out more: https://menopausefriendly.co.uk/why-occupational-health-is-essential-to-supporting-womens-health-at-work/

22/07/2025

Congratulations to Whitbread on achieving The Menopause Friendly Accreditation 👏

The amazing work of their Gender Equality Network ( GEN ) helped them achieve this and
Sally, the former Co-Chair of the network and one of the leads behind the accreditation, says:

“The Gender Equality Network have spent years of dedication, passion and hard work to raise awareness of menopause symptoms and create a culture of empathy, understanding and meaningful support.

It’s well known that the gender pay gap is widening across Europe, and a lack of support for people experiencing menopause symptoms in the workplace is one of the contributing factors. It’s why we are so proud of achieving the Menopause Friendly Accreditation.

It means our team members experiencing menopause symptoms can continue to thrive professionally and reach their full potential with confidence and dignity.”

22/07/2025

10 years ago, we set out to make workplaces better for everyone experiencing menopause and now, we’re seeing global change. 🤩

Menopause Friendly Accreditation is proud to recognise all the organisations who’ve not only stepped up, but stayed committed, and we’re working with many more who are on the journey. 🤝

From raising awareness to embedding lasting change, the ripple effect is growing every day. Our 10-year video celebrates the milestones, the movement and the momentum. 🔥

Watch now and see how far we’ve come! 🥰

18/07/2025

Do take a moment to read about our amazing Menopause Friendly member, British Airways, and discover the impact of their work on this important topic. 🤩✈️

If you’re now wondering how you could support colleagues with menopause in the workplace, please get in touch.

Long-haul British Airways pilot Suzanne Morgan feared how menopause would affect her career. She brought the issue to the company, which now has menopause policies on the books.

16/07/2025

What does it truly mean to be a Menopause Friendly Employer? 💡

It’s more than just a badge, it’s a powerful, independent recognition of your organisation’s commitment to supporting employees through every stage of their menopause journey.

Why does it matter?

With 5.87 million women of menopausal age working in the UK, businesses can no longer afford to overlook the impact menopause has on workplace wellbeing and productivity. Being Menopause Friendly signals to current and future employees that you’re serious about creating a supportive, inclusive environment.

But this isn’t a tick-box exercise. Accreditation is:

✅ Independently assessed by a panel of experts
✅ Based on tangible progress across key pillars, culture, policies, training, engagement, and the working environment
✅ A mark of genuine commitment, not just good intentions

Organisations that achieve this accolade don’t just say they support their employees, they prove it through meaningful, lasting change.

Ready to lead the way in workplace wellbeing? 🌍

Discover how your organisation can become Menopause Friendly: https://menopausefriendly.co.uk

15/07/2025

Recognising Excellence in Menopause Support at Work 🌟

The Menopause Friendly Employer Awards brought together extraordinary organisations and individuals who are making real change happen in their workplaces. It was a night of celebration, commitment, and inspiration, perfectly captured by our incredible host, Lisa Snowdon. 🤩

Achieving Menopause Friendly Accreditation is no small feat. It’s independently assessed by a panel of experts who ensure that accredited employers are taking meaningful, sustainable action to support menopause in the workplace, not just ticking a box. 💖

To those who have achieved accreditation, congratulations on leading the way! And to those thinking about it, now is the time to start. If you're ready to make your workplace menopause friendly, you can find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eHkSrxKS

10/07/2025

The Employment Rights Bill has now been published and it’s a game-changer.

For the first time, menopause is being acknowledged at a legislative level as core issues of gender equality and workplace wellbeing. This signals a step-change in what’s expected of employers.

Whether you’re just getting started or already leading the way, now is the time to understand what this means and take meaningful action.

Join us for this essential session to explore what’s changing, what best practice looks like, and how you can support your employees while staying ahead of the law.

Book your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/menopause-menstruation-and-the-law-act-now-on-the-employment-rights-bill-tickets-1473850208649

08/07/2025

Collaboration in action; tackling period poverty together 🤝

We love seeing how Menopause Friendly employers and partners can come together to make a real difference beyond the workplace.

Specsavers highlighted the urgent need for menstrual products at Crisis Skylight centres, so Menopause in the Workplace by Henpicked and Mooncup joined forces with Specsavers to help. 🥰

Together, we’ve funded and provided £10,000 of free, sustainable Mooncup and organic period care products to people supported by Crisis, helping to tackle period poverty and give people experiencing homelessness the dignity they deserve.

Period poverty is real:
👉 24% of people who menstruate in the UK have struggled to afford products in the past year
👉 1 in 5 have resorted to makeshift materials like toilet paper or sponges

For those without stable housing, managing a period is even harder but by working together, we can help change that. 🤩

This is a brilliant example of what’s possible when employers, partners and charities unite for good. 🤝

07/07/2025

Think you’ve heard all the statistics on menopause at work? Think again. Think evidence-based! We're proud to reveal the findings of a major new review of the research on menopause in the workplace. 📣

Led by Professor Jo Brewis of The Open University, the same expert who was lead-author on the landmark Government Equalities Office report in 2017, this review brings the evidence bang up to date. Find out more using the link below. 👇

With our ten years of experience working with organisations, we know that creating a menopause friendly workplace takes more than a policy or a few posters. It takes expertise, insight and practical steps grounded in evidence and action. That’s what we do best. 🤩

As the only evidence-based membership that leads to independent accreditation, Menopause Friendly gives you what you need to succeed, with trusted resources, expert guidance, real-world insight and a proven roadmap for creating a menopause friendly culture. It’s how we make it easier for you to avoid the guesswork and focus on what really works. Trusted. Evidence-based. Proven. ✔️

We’re proud to lead the way. We’re proud to work alongside some of the most forward-thinking employers. And we’d love to help you do the same, please contact us on 0115 7180147 to find out more. ☎️

https://menopausefriendly.co.uk/evidence-based-menopause-at-work-research/

03/07/2025

Congratulations to Unilever UKI who’ve been awarded Menopause Friendly Reaccreditation! 👏

Unilever is the only FMCG to receive Menopause Friendly reaccreditation and one of 10 companies worldwide to be reaccredited. 🤩

The Menopause Friendly Accreditation is industry-recognised and the only accreditation that sets clear standards which must be met. 👌