Empower Change: Bring Menopause Support to Your Workplace
Menopause-friendly workplaces benefit everyone.
Here’s how you can get the conversation started with your HR team.
The cost of inaction is high:
Replacing an employee can cost two to two and
a half times their salary.
How to Start the Conversation with HR
Know the Business Case
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Supporting menopause in the workplace leads to increased retention and reduced absenteeism.
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Many organizations are now recognizing menopause as a workplace well-being issue.
Start the Conversation
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Approach HR or leadership with simple, actionable ideas (e.g., awareness training, flexible policies, access to resources). MiDOViA can provide all of these resources.
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Use our email template to start the discussion.
Gather Key Resources
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Download our Compelling Reasons Guide to share with HR.
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Share success stories of companies already implementing menopause-friendly policies. Visit menopausefriendlyus.com to see leading employers.
Take Action
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Invite HR to a free consultation with our menopause workplace experts.
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Explore our Menopause Friendly Membership & Accreditation program
Why Menopause Support at Work Matters
​There are more than 50 million women in the US who are navigating the menopause transition.
The situation is compounded by the presence of stigma, shame and secrecy surrounding menopause, posing significant challenges and disruptions in both their personal and professional spheres.​
75%
of women experience menopause symptoms, 1 in 4 severe
2m
number of women who reach menopause annually
1 in 4
women consider leaving the workplace due to menopause symptoms
50+
women this age are the fastest growing workplace demographic
1 in 3
women say menopause negatively affects their work performance
1.1b
women this age are the fastest growing workplace demographic
2 in 3
women report menopause negatively impacts their lives
$150b
annual global cost of menopause