Best practices for creating a menopause-friendly workplace

Organisations’ burgeoning focus on menopause cannot be dismissed as a trend — it’s a business imperative. Women between 45 and 55 are the fastest growing group in the workforce and they’re retiring later than before.¹ In addition, employees going through menopause are making choices about where they work based on the support organisations offer for those in this life stage.²

Businesses are beginning to recognise that they need to make changes in order to become or stay an employer of choice. Indeed, organisations in some regions, such as the United Kingdom, have moved the needle significantly. Still, Catalyst research shows that the majority of workplaces in Canada and the United States and 40% of workplaces in the United Kingdom offer no menopause benefits.³ Although progress is happening, there is considerable room for organisations across the globe to do more to ensure that employees going through menopause are supported and can thrive in the workplace.

Whether your organisation is just in the beginning phases of its efforts to create a menopause-friendly workplace or you’re looking to improve

How to cite: Shaffer, E. & Smith, E. (2025). Best practices for creating a menopause-friendly workplace. Catalyst.

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