HeyFlow launches a Menopause Workplace Policy Guide
73% of women say that they feel like their employers aren’t doing enough to support employees at work during menopause (Ranstead, 2022)
Offering appropriate support for menopause in the workplace can help employees feel more included and reduce the embarrassment of issues that are often shrouded in taboo and silence despite them being a normal part of life.
Although not everyone who goes through menopause experiences symptoms in the same way, having a policy can be a significant step in creating a more supportive working environment for those who need it
We strongly encourage educating all employees on the impact menopause can have on the workplace, including those who will never experience menopause and those who aren’t of menopausal age. This increases employee performance, engagement and attendance while helping all employees and managers to understand menopause better, legitimising asking for and addressing further adjustments if needed.
What’s included in the menopause policy guide:
Introduction information about menopause
Who a menopause policy is for
Considerations for inclusion in a menopause policy
Menopause Workplace Policy Structure Template
You can access the Guide here
The Menopause Policy Guide is part of the HeyFlow Policy Guide suites – a set of open guides to access information and best practices around female* reproductive health inclusion in the workplace.
Policies aren’t the end point for inclusion, but they’re a great place to start. If you would like further information or help supporting female* reproductive health at work then get in touch at hello@heyflow.co.uk
*We actually mean people with internal reproductive health organs, it’s just not as catchy. You can read our full inclusion statement here: https://heyflow.co.uk/inclusion-statement