The government has released new guidance for employers on creating action plans to reduce the gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause. Published on 4 March 2026 , the guidance signals an important shift in how menopause support is being positioned within workplace strategy. For employers, especially larger organisations, this is a significant development. From April 2026 , employers with 250 or more employees  will have the option to produce and publish a

International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder of the progress women have made and the challenges they still face. Yet, the energy and attention it brings often fade quickly, leaving many important issues unaddressed for the rest of the year. Supporting women should not be limited to a single day or month. Real change requires ongoing commitment, practical actions, and a mindset that values equality every day. This post explores why year-round support matters, how individua

Every Menopause Awareness Month, there’s one question I get asked more than any other: “How can we get more men on board?” It comes up in...

This summer marks a watershed moment in workplace equality: the UK Government’s Employment Rights Bill will make   Menopause Action Plans...

When we talk about equality in the workplace, pay gaps and leadership representation often dominate the conversation. But there’s another...

Ever noticed how two women can be at the same stage of life and still have completely different menopause experiences? That’s not a...

October marks   Menopause Awareness Month , a time when conversations about menopause take centre stage in the media, workplaces and...

We’re finally seeing more awareness around the reality that perimenopausal and menopausal women make up the largest group in today’s...

According to the CIPD and BUPA report, over 900,000 women in the UK have left their jobs due to a lack of menopause support. That’s...

A lot of organisations today are still not doing enough to provide adequate care to women going through perimenopause and menopause. Many...

Menopause is still a difficult subject in the workplace. For many managers, especially male and/or younger managers, it’s an...

For many women experiencing menopause, the physical symptoms; hot flushes, night sweats, irregular periods, are just one part of the...

The workplace is more than just a space for productivity; it's an environment where employees should feel safe, supported, and healthy....

Menopause affects over half the population, yet it remains a largely unaddressed issue in the workplace. Companies put substantial...

For too long, conversations about women’s health in the workplace have been treated as optional, something to acknowledge on ...

Menopausal women are the biggest demographic in the workforce, and now, with women working for longer and until they are older, this will...

As Labour settles into government, it has announced a new mandate requiring large businesses, with more than 250 employees to develop...

Menopause is a universal experience for women, but no two menopause stories are the same. Its impact can vary widely due to ethnicity,...

Becoming a menopause supportive and inclusive employer involves more than a one off ‘lunch & learn’ or having a policy in place. It’s...

It's becoming common knowledge that perimenopausal/menopausal women are the biggest demographic in the workforce, however, I was shocked...