Menopause in the workplace
menopause in the workplace

Menopause within the Workplace

Menopause in the Workplace

Strategic Workplace Menopause Training for UK Organisations

Menopause is no longer a private issue. It is a workplace performance, retention and leadership issue affecting organisations across every sector.

With more women aged 45–60 remaining in the workforce than ever before, organisations that proactively address menopause are seeing measurable improvements in engagement, retention and managerial confidence.

We partner with forward-thinking employers to deliver evidence-informed menopause training, workplace health education and leadership development programmes that drive meaningful cultural change.

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Just some of the organisations we have worked with;

  • CBRE
  • Crown Prosecution Service
  • Dorset Police
  • Northamptonshire Police
  • Nightingale Nursing Home
  • Aston Villa Football Club
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Why Menopause Matters to Employers

Recent UK data highlights the scale of impact:

  • There are now over 4.5 million women aged 50+ in employment in the UK

  • Around 75–80% of women experience menopausal symptoms

  • Approximately 25% report severe symptoms

  • 1 in 4 women have considered leaving their job due to menopause symptoms

  • Millions of working days are lost annually due to unmanaged menopause-related symptoms

  • The cost of sickness absence to UK employers is estimated at over £14 billion per year

Menopause commonly affects women in mid-to-senior career stages — precisely when organisations benefit most from their experience, leadership and institutional knowledge.

Failure to address menopause in the workplace can lead to:

  • Increased absence

  • Reduced performance

  • Loss of senior female talent

  • Lower engagement

  • Legal and reputational risk

Conversely, organisations that implement effective menopause awareness training and workplace health strategies strengthen retention, inclusion and productivity.

Our Workplace Menopause Training Services

We deliver tailored menopause in the workplace workshops designed for:

Employees

  • Understanding menopause symptoms and impact

  • Practical lifestyle and workplace strategies

  • Confidence in seeking support

Line Managers & Leaders

  • Manager menopause training

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  • Legal considerations and duty of care

  • Managing performance sensitively and effectively

  • Building psychologically safe workplace conversations

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Mixed & Men-Focused Workshops

Sustainable culture change requires inclusive education. We offer sessions specifically designed for:

  • Male colleagues

  • Senior leadership teams

  • Operational and high-pressure environments

Delivery Options

We offer:

  • In-person menopause workshops (2 hours to full-day programmes)

  • Online menopause awareness training

  • Bespoke workplace menopause strategy sessions

  • Policy guidance support

  • Leadership roundtables

All programmes are tailored to sector, organisational size and culture.

Why Work With Us

We combine:

✔ 30+ years’ clinical exercise and workplace health expertise
✔ Public and private sector experience
✔ NHS and Primary Care health strategy background
✔ Extensive menopause workplace programme delivery
✔ Experience working with corporate and public sector organisations
✔ Both male and female consultants for inclusive delivery

Our approach is professional, evidence-informed and business-focused. We understand operational pressures, leadership accountability and the importance of measurable outcomes.

About the Consultants

Jane Dowling – Workplace Menopause & Health Specialist

Jane Dowling has over 20 years’ clinical exercise and workplace health experience across public and private sectors.

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She has worked with the NHS and Wandsworth Primary Care Trust in implementing health strategies and has delivered menopause workplace education across public sector and corporate environments.

Jane has supported hundreds of women through structured menopause support programmes and now focuses on translating that expertise into corporate menopause training and workplace health strategy.

Her work centres on helping organisations retain experienced female employees and embed practical, inclusive menopause policies that support performance and wellbeing.

Greg Meek – Workplace Training Consultant

Greg Meek brings over 15 years’ corporate training and consultancy experience, working with organisations including BP, G4S, Camden Council, National Portrait Gallery, MacMillan Nurses and Ballymore.

With a background in security and leadership training, Greg delivers menopause workshops with a particular focus on male engagement and leadership accountability. His approach strengthens inclusive workplace culture and supports meaningful diversity change.

The Business Case for Menopause Training

Organisations that invest in structured menopause workplace education see benefits including:

  • Improved retention of experienced women

  • Stronger leadership capability

  • Reduced absence

  • Enhanced employee engagement

  • Alignment with Equality Act obligations

  • Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Menopause is now recognised as a core component of workplace wellbeing strategy.

The question is no longer whether organisations should address it — but how effectively they do so.

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If your organisation is reviewing its menopause policy, workplace health strategy or manager training provision, we welcome a confidential conversation.

We deliver menopause workplace workshops across the UK, both in-person and online.