Menopause in the Workplace

29/07/2025

Join us for a webinar in collaboration with Inclusive Companies looking at what employers need to know about Menopause Action Plans.💡

The Employment Rights Bill, published on 2 July, puts menopause action plans firmly on the workplace agenda. The Government’s roadmap sets out a phased approach, with action plans introduced on a voluntary basis from April 2026, becoming a requirement for employers in 2027.

This event will help you understand what this means for your organisation and what you can do now to get ahead. We’ll cover:

👉 What the Bill says about menopause action plans and the broader employment reforms
👉 What a menopause action plan looks like in practice
👉 Practical steps to prepare, demonstrate leadership and support your colleagues

Join us to ensure your organisation is informed, prepared and ready to lead the way. Book your place now: https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/menopause-action-plans-what-employers-need-to-know/

28/07/2025

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/

23/07/2025

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://lnkd.in/eeJ_VjWd

22/07/2025

This is what impact looks like. 💥

Over the last decade, our training and support through Menopause in the Workplace has helped a multitude of organisations transform policy into practice, and awareness into action. 🤝

This video captures some of the real change we’ve seen: people feeling heard, managers equipped to support, cultures shifting for good. 🤩

We’re proud to have played a role in making menopause support standard...and we’re just getting started! 😉

Watch and celebrate with us. 🍾

15/07/2025

With workplace menopause support gaining greater focus through the Employment Rights Bill and a rise in tribunal cases referencing menopause, employers are being advised to verify the data they rely on when developing menopause-friendly policies.

The Open University has published a new independent report, offering what it calls the “most comprehensive evidence review of menopause in the workplace to date”. The report was commissioned by our founder, Deborah Garlick.

Find out more in HRreview:

With workplace menopause support gaining focus, employers are should verify the data they rely on when developing menopause-friendly policies.

10/07/2025

It’s very welcome news to read that the recently published Employment Rights Bill prioritise menopause in the workplace. Less so, to learn of the rise in employee tribunals citing menopause in the proceedings. It has therefore more important than ever for employers seeking to be menopause friendly to check their facts and sources…

Help is now at hand with the publication of a new independent evidence-based report from The Open University providing employers with the facts that truly matter when it comes to being menopause friendly. 💡

Commissioned by our founder, Deborah Garlick, a recognised leader in menopause training and accreditation, the report comprises over 230 academic, government and grey literature sources making it the most comprehensive review of its kind:

https://palife.co.uk/news/workplace-wellbeing/menopause-friendly-employers/

09/07/2025

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

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/

04/07/2025

Trying to plan a menopause in the workplace campaign to support your colleagues? Our tried, tested and trusted menopause audit and campaign roadmap is here to help. 🤝

We’ll help you understand what you need to know and do. Our expert advice, support and guidance make all the difference in planning, delivering and communicating your campaign. 💡

As an award winning and experienced team, we make it easy to get everyone talking about menopause at work and put the right support in place. Find out more:

https://menopauseintheworkplace.co.uk/what-we-do/

03/07/2025

Looking at this and unsure what to do to support colleagues with menopause in the workplace? 🤔

Find out what you need to know in our latest article: https://menopausefriendly.co.uk/menopause-action-plans-take-action-now/

02/07/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE 🚨 The introduction of Menopause Action Plans as part of the Employment Rights Bill marks real progress. 👏

It’s a welcome sign that menopause in the workplace is finally being recognised as the serious issue it is. And with legislation expected to come into force for large employers early in 2027, here’s the important message for all employers: don’t wait. We already know the impact menopause can have on individuals and organisations and what works to make a difference.💡

Those who act now will be a step ahead, not just in legal compliance but in building a culture where everyone can thrive. Find out what you need to know: https://menopausefriendly.co.uk/menopause-action-plans-take-action-now/