Menopause isn't just a women's issue, it's a workplace issue

World Menopause Day 2022

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Julie Godley, director of intermediary, retail protection at Legal & General Retail, examines why the menopause extends far beyond a personal health and wellbeing issue, considering how her own experiences informed her wider understanding of the topic.

Menopause isn't just a woman's issue, it's also a workplace issue. For those experiencing symptoms it can be a difficult and stressful time. Everyone will experience the menopause differently and for some, symptoms can be quite severe and can affect people both physically and mentally. According to Trades Union Congress (TUC), women of menopausal age make up 11% of all people in employment. Women at menopausal age are often at the pinnacle of their careers and more needs to be done to support them. Otherwise, UK plc will be at risk of a large number of employees leaving the workforce ...

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