And that’s just for starters…New research finds that, most importantly, relationships, mental health and social lives are also impacted.
Menopause costs UK economy 14 million working days per year
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Nicola Jagielski: Tackling the menopause taboo in the workplace
The menopause has long been seen as one of those areas that are not to be talked about in the workplace. Nicola Jagielski advises on how this can be done successfully.
Revealed: The struggles menopausal women deal with at their workplace every day
While every workplace has to recognise and act upon the legal rights of women in pregnancy, another issue not so recognized in the workplace exists that is unique to women.
Law firm Gordons hosts ‘the Menopause Lady’
Older women are losing their jobs because of the way employers react to the impact of the menopause, according to menopause ambassador Kathryn Colas.
Three quarters of women experiencing menopause feel unsupported at work
Almost three quarters (72 per cent) of female workers experiencing menopause related symptoms say they feel unsupported in the workplace. One in five (19 per cent) say their symptoms have a damaging effect on their work, while one ten (10 per cent) have even considered leaving their jobs. These are the findings from research carried…
What HR needs to know about the menopause
The menopause is a natural part of getting older for women and the majority of us at some point will go through it. Despite this, there is still limited understanding of what the menopause actually is and the associated symptoms – not just amongst men but amongst women as well. It’s not something that enters…
Women aged 45-54 suffer more stress and depression than all other age groups
Older women in the workplace While health issues affect all workers, there are some specific issues which particularly affect older women and are often neglected or overlooked by employers. Women are more likely to suffer from stress in the workplace. An HSE survey into self-reported workplace illness found incidences of work related stress, anxiety and…