Menopause in the Workplace

Supporting Women. Strengthening Workplaces.

Menopause is a natural life stage, but its impact does not stop at the workplace door.

Women experiencing perimenopause and menopause may be navigating symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, disrupted sleep, anxiety, hot flashes, changes in confidence and difficulty concentrating, all while continuing to manage demanding careers, leadership responsibilities and life outside of work.

Women’s Seasons of Wellness provides evidence-based menopause education and workplace training designed to help organizations build awareness, equip managers and create a culture where employees feel informed, supported and able to thrive.

The Business Impact of Menopause

Menopause is more than a women's health conversation. It is a workforce conversation.

Women often experience menopause during the same years they are bringing significant experience, leadership, expertise and institutional knowledge to their organizations.

When symptoms interfere with work and employees do not have the information or support they need, the impact can extend beyond the individual employee to attendance, productivity, career decisions and retention.

And the impact can be even more pronounced for women experiencing more severe symptoms.

In the Mayo Clinic study, women with the highest menopause symptom burden were 15.6 times more likely to report an adverse work outcome than women with the lowest symptom burden.

The message for employers is clear: menopause can have measurable workplace consequences, and organizations have an opportunity to better support employees during this stage of their careers.

What Can Menopause Look Like at Work?

The symptoms affecting employees are not limited to hot flashes.

Research examining menopause symptoms and careers found that some of the symptoms most frequently affecting women at work included:

Fatigue – 54%
Difficulty sleeping – 47%
Poor concentration – 44%
Poor memory – 40%

In that study, 65% of respondents said their work performance had been affected by menopause symptoms, while 18% reported taking sick leave.

These are symptoms that can easily be mistaken for disengagement, declining performance or a lack of confidence when the underlying issue may be menopause.

For employers, awareness matters.

Why Workplace Support Matters

Menopause does not affect every woman in the same way. Some experience few symptoms, while others experience symptoms that significantly interfere with their daily lives and work.

Recent research has found associations between menopause symptoms, poor sleep quality and decreased workplace productivity. Symptoms have also been associated with absenteeism and employment decisions.

At the same time, the workplace itself can influence a woman's experience.

A supportive manager, greater awareness, flexibility and an environment where employees feel comfortable having appropriate conversations can make a meaningful difference.

The goal is not to lower expectations. It is to remove unnecessary barriers that may prevent experienced employees from performing at their best.

Corporate Menopause Training & Support

As a Certified Corporate Menopause Trainer and Certified Menopause Coach, I provide engaging, practical, evidence-based  workplace education that help organizations better understand menopause and its potential impact on employees and teams.

Training can be delivered virtually or in person and tailored to the needs of your organization.

Menopause Awareness Training
Engaging, evidence-based education that helps employees understand menopause, its potential impact at work and how to create a more supportive workplace culture.

Manager & Leader Training
Practical training that gives managers and leaders the knowledge, language and confidence to have supportive conversations and respond appropriately when employees need support.

Workplace Menopause Strategy & Support
Guidance to help organizations integrate menopause into their broader wellbeing and people strategies, including policies, resources, awareness initiatives and ongoing programming.

Menopause Support Groups
Facilitated, supportive spaces where women can learn, share experiences, ask questions and gain practical tools for navigating menopause while connecting with others going through a similar life stage.