Employers must offer menopausal support or face legal action, new guidance says
February 22, 2024
New guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (ECHR) on how menopausal women should be treated in the workplace, could see legal action taken against employers if they do not take appropriate steps of workplace support. Read More
‘I had no other choice but to wear it’: Michelle Stephens on ill-fitting PPE
December 28, 2023
Michelle Stephens has worked 30 years in health and safety, primarily in rail, yet unsuitable PPE continues to be an issue. Here she shares her experiences. Read More
Workplace menopause support could already be there, suggest GRiD
October 18, 2023
Employers probably have more menopause support than they realise, writes Katharine Moxham at GRiD. Read More
Employers being impacted as menopause is often misdiagnosed as depression
May 10, 2023
Employers are being impacted by a common misdiagnosis of psychological menopause symptoms, experts have said. Read More
Five ways to foster gender equity in the workplace
March 8, 2023
Lucy Dixon at CHAS Fairness, Inclusion & Respect assessment, outlines five steps businesses can take to foster gender equity in the workplace. Read More
Government announces HRT cost cut for menopause support
February 21, 2023
The Department of Health and Social Care announced today that 'around 400,000' women in England will have access to cheaper Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for menopause support. Read More
No menopause leave is a missed opportunity – ministers have said
February 6, 2023
The failure to allow women menopause leave and make menopause a protected characteristic is a missed opportunity, according to those calling for change. Read More
Amazon Alexa, Boots, Channel 4, Co-op: Inaugural menopause awards showcase the brands making a difference
October 18, 2022
The awards aim to celebrate brands leading change for the menopausal consumers and staff alike, and were launched by GenM. Read More
One in five employers only communicate their menopause support on a quarterly or less frequent basis, says Peppy
September 26, 2022
Of the employers who offer menopause support, one in five (18%) only communicate on the subject on a quarterly or less frequent basis, according to new research from Peppy. Read More
NatWest Group launches menopause support app to employees
September 1, 2022
NatWest Group has launched menopause support via health app Peppy to their employees, and their partners, in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland. Read More