Guides & Toolkits
Half of all individuals employed in the United States between the ages of 40 and 64 are women – the majority of whom have begun or completed the menopause transition. Menopause symptoms do not have to be a barrier to business productivity, career goals, or workplace wellness. It is imperative that we all, from colleagues to companies, work to ensure the well-being and continued productivity of women throughout their careers.
Join the Society for Women’s Health Research in speaking up and speaking out about menopause wellness in our offices, in our communities, and at home by using the Supporting the Menopause Journey in the Workplace: A Social Media Toolkit!
Follow the menopause wellness conversation at the hashtag #SWHRtalksMenopause and on all SWHR social channels.
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Having conversations about menopause with coworkers and peers is a vital step toward breaking down barriers, creating a supportive workplace culture, and normalizing discussing menopause experiences. This poster can be printed and placed in an office breakroom or bathroom to increase awareness about menopause in the workplace and help start conversations about menopause at work!
Half of all individuals employed in the US between the ages of 40 and 64 are women – the majority of whom have begun or completed the menopause transition. Yet, according to the Employee Perspectives and Challenges Concerning the Transition of Menopause (EMPACT Menopause) Study, 61% of employees indicated there were no menopause-specific policies at…
Over half (57%) of all women in the United States work, and more than 75% of women work throughout their menopause transition (which is typically in their 40s and 50s) and for years postmenopause. The timing of the menopause transition often overlaps with key career growth years for many women, as they may pursue management…
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