Menopause is a normal stage of life, yet it continues to be misunderstood and overlooked in workplaces. The lack of awareness, support, and empathy has a real cost that affects women, their teammates, managers, and the business itself.
Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine light on the things that are normally swept under the rug. I'm your host, Nicole Turnbull and today I’m chatting with Deidre Lekas, founder and facilitator at No Pause Menopause, about the silent cost of menopause at work.
Deidre has been a passionate educator and facilitator for more than 35 years. Her own menopausal experience revealed the knowledge gaps, lack of workplace support, and absence of empathy faced by many women. This led her to establish No Pause Menopause, creating a path to improve education, build understanding, and help workplaces respond with care.
In this episode, Deidre explains why she founded No Pause Menopause and the gaps she discovered in education and support. She explores the three C’s of menopause in the workplace – cost, care, and compliance and breaks down how unmanaged menopause impacts workers, teammates, managers, and productivity. Deidre also shows the financial cost of inaction compared to the benefits of support, and she outlines the first steps any workplace can take to become menopause friendly.
If you’re looking for practical steps to create a menopause-friendly workplace, this episode is for you.
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Website: nopausemenopause.com.au
