World Menopause Day: Educating employers will help employees

‘Everyone will be impacted by the menopause at some point’

Hemma Visavadia
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On World Menopause Day, the protection industry has highlighted the need for further education around the “taboo” topic to ensure the workplace remains an inclusive and supportive place for women experiencing the menopause.

According to Debra Clark, head of specialist consulting at Towergate Health & Protection, there still remains a misunderstanding surrounding the symptoms and impact of menopause. "Everyone will be impacted by the menopause at some point in their working lives, either going through it, or knowing someone going through it," she said. "It's vital that education and awareness isn't only directed at people going through menopause, it must also be inclusive of all genders and all ages. Increased understanding is the first step in creating a culture that's supportive. Workplace support won't...

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