1 in 10 women have left their jobs due to perimenopause/menopause symptoms. * 💔

What’s more, 8 in 10 women have reported their employer has no basic menopause support or policy in place. *

And it’s not because they ‘can’t hack it anymore,’ or have lost ambition and drive. It’s because the world of work hasn’t kept up with reality and the basic needs of women. Again. 😥

Menopause isn’t just a female issue. Supporting talented, experienced and competent women who are going through a major life shift is actually a leadership issue that will stop respected colleagues from feeling pushed out the door.

At some point next year, creating an action plan around menopause and gender pay gaps will become mandatory (voluntary from April 2026), but any employer with a scrap of common sense should know that expecting women to ‘power through’ is a short cut to seeing valuable employees walk out the door.

Menopause support isn’t a ‘women problem.’ It’s a retention issue, part of our cultural awareness, and it’s how you’ll keep your best people on board. ❤️



*According to research carried out by the Fawcett Society