What is Menopause Awareness Month?
Menopause Awareness Month is celebrated every October to improve understanding of the menopause, break taboos surrounding it, and promote support for women’s health and well-being during this life transition. Established by the International Menopause Society (IMS) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the month culminates with World Menopause Day on October 18th.
What is World Menopause Day and how can employers mark it?
World Menopause Day is on 18 October each year. Employers can mark it with awareness campaigns, events, webinars, or sharing resources. It’s a great opportunity to show commitment to inclusion.
How do you create a menopause-friendly workplace?
- Develop a clear policy
- Train managers and staff
- Make workplace adjustments
- Encourage open conversations
- Support employee networks
- Promote awareness campaigns year-round
What role does menopause play in diversity and inclusion?
Menopause intersects with gender, age, and health equality. Supporting it is essential to achieving DEI goals, retaining senior women, and building inclusive cultures.
Why is menopause still a taboo at work?
Cultural stigma, lack of awareness, and embarrassment mean many employees don’t talk about menopause. Employers can break the taboo by normalising conversations, providing training, and showing leadership commitment.
How can businesses reduce the stigma around menopause?
- Share real stories and role models internally
- Encourage leaders to talk openly
- Provide training to normalise the subject
- Mark World Menopause Day with campaigns
- Create employee networks and champions
