Forbes October 21, 2024
Over the last few years, there has been more and more talk about menopause in the workplace–including the need for menopause-specific benefits and supports. And as a medical doctor and advisor to large organizations, I am seeing the conversation noticeably deepen across companies.
In fact, menopause is now one of the three most common topics I am discussing with business leaders. Businesses recognize and openly discuss the opportunity to support millions of perimenopausal and menopausal women, and the potential contribution to corporate culture and employee engagement. But–in general–businesses have yet to implement significant menopause benefits. This is reflected in the research, including from Bank of America and the National Menopause Foundation which found that 64% of women desire menopause-specific benefits...