10 tips: How to talk about your menopause at work
Our tips will help you have a positive conversation with your employer about your menopause.
Menopause Workplace Pledge Toolkit
Your guide to getting started
Not sure where to start? This short guide will support you and your organisation to make changes that are meaningful but manageable.
Menopause support at work
Supporting colleagues going through the menopause
Our short guide to helping friends and colleagues going through the menopause.
Tips for managing menopause symptoms at work
Our tips will help you navigate your menopause symptoms and improve your wellbeing at work.
Why menopause is a workplace priority
A short guide explaining the value of supporting staff experiencing menopause
Promote the pledge on social media
Use these templates and images to promote your commitment to supporting women's health on social media.
Email your organisation and network
Use these email templates to email people in your organisation and network.
Free Menopause Awareness Online Workplace Training
Sign up for our new e-learning training, developed in partnership with NHS England. This course is designed for everyone - and will help you create a menopause-positive workplace that supports the wellbeing of staff affected by menopause.
Creating a menopause-friendly workplace was about culture change for us. Staff know they can openly discuss symptoms and will receive understanding and support. This has helped us retain valuable knowledge and skills, keeping experienced employees. Supporting women benefits both staff and the organisation.”
Trudy, an employer
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Managers can make all the difference
Trayc shares her experience of menopause in the workplace and how a supportive manager enabled her to return to work despite severe menopause symptoms.
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The importance of educating employers and employees about the menopause
Madhu speaks about the importance of education and support for staff when creating a menopause-positive workplace.
Menopause information hub
If you’re wondering whether what you’re experiencing is normal or what support is available to manage symptoms, find the information you need with our menopause information hub. From nutrition, to exercise and hrt, there are lots of ways to reduce symptoms and thrive.
Are you an employer looking to do more?
Our Employer Membership Programme will help you develop policies and effective measures on women’s health issues across the life course, from periods, fertility, and pregnancy, to gynaecological cancers and the menopause.
Bupa Menopause Plan
Alongside workplace changes, some colleagues may need personalised clinical care to help them manage their menopause symptoms with confidence.
Our campaign supporter Bupa offer the Bupa Menopause Plan, enabling employers to support their employees through a menopause transition.
With the Plan, employees will get:
• Private GP appointments, with GPs who have had additional training in menopause
• Personalised care plans that are based around personal needs
• Onward referrals or treatment where needed
• Access to Bupa’s Anytime Healthline – 24/7 support from Bupa nurses 365 days a year
Bupa donates 5% of every plan purchased to Wellbeing of Women, helping to fund our vital women's health research, advocacy and education.
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Gender inclusivity
Being inclusive is absolutely critical to the success of our campaign.
We use the terms “women”, “staff”, “employees” and “people affected by the menopause” to reflect the fact that whilst most people who experience the menopause are women, some trans men and non-binary people experience the menopause too. We also recognise that some trans women may experience similar symptoms at times. Employers must ensure workplaces are inclusive and sensitive to the needs of all people, including those whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Thank you to our Menopause Workplace Pledge supporters.
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