Why Menopause Support Matters at Work (and Why It’s Never “Just a Women’s Issue”)
In this episode
We dive into the real impact of menopause and mid-life transitions in the workplace - not just for women, but for teams, culture, and organisational performance.This is the episode that brings the human story together with the business case: engagement, retention, productivity, presenteeism, fairness, and simple good leadership.
You’ll hear about
The often-hidden impact of symptoms on performance, energy, and confidence
How silence and stigma still shape workplace culture
Why support isn’t about “fixing women” - it’s about creating human systems
The ripple effect on men, managers, younger colleagues and leadership
How life-stage awareness strengthens retention, internal mobility and trust
Why flexibility, education and expert guidance matter more than extra leave
Key insights
Absenteeism and presenteeism rise sharply when support is missing
Engagement drops when people feel unseen or unsupported
A human-centred culture naturally boosts productivity and loyalty
Menopause support helps everyone - not just mid-life women
When businesses get this right, they unearth talent that’s been quietly struggling beneath the surface
Who this episode is for
Leaders, HR teams, managers, and anyone who believes in building workplaces where people can thrive at every stage of life.
Next steps
If your organisation is ready to turn good intentions into practical change, you can book a discovery call or explore my corporate programmes covering menopause, menstrual health, fertility, baby loss and more. See my website for more details.
