The menopause is a natural stage of life and yet it remains a taboo subject in many workplaces. Women experiencing menopausal symptoms require the same support and understanding from their employer as anyone experiencing any ongoing health condition.

Discover our resources on supporting employees experiencing the menopause.

Guides

Designed for practitioners, our guides provide recommendations and advice on how to apply good practice in the workplace.

Two Guides about Menopause
Guide
Menopause at work: Guide for people managers
Guidance for managers on how to offer support for the menopause
Guide
Menopause at work: A guide for people professionals
How to provide effective support for women experiencing the menopause
For Members

Reports

Research and analysis by experts from CIPD and partner organisations

One Report about Menopause
Report
Menopause in the workplace
This report explores experiences of menopause at work and examines the type of adjustment and support that can be most helpful

Webinars

Webinar recordings providing expert guidance

One Webinar about Menopause
Webinar
Creating menopause supportive workplaces
Explore how to create a menopause friendly work environment and empower employees to continue to work and thrive whilst experiencing menopause transition

Policy engagements

Our calls for action.

Four Policy engagements about Menopause
Policy engagement
CIPD consultation response: Keep Britain Working review
Submission to the Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Business and Trade
Policy engagement
Women’s and reproductive health in the workplace
Read CIPD's open letter to Alison McGovern MP, Minister for Employment, Department for Work and Pensions
Policy engagement
Menopause in the Workplace
CIPD's submission to the Women and Equalities Select Committee
Policy engagement
Assessing the impacts of the Menopause and the case for policy reform: call for evidence
Read the CIPD's submission to the APPG on the Menopause

Learning

We offer a range of evidence-based courses tailored to suit you and your needs.
Our Essential Insights courses are free as part of the CIPD membership.

Menopause at Work Essential Insights

Gain an understanding of the potential impact of menopause on individuals at work and how organisations can create supportive policies and environments.

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