What if 40% of your workforce is quietly checking out?

For decades, workplaces were built on assumptions of steady energy and linear careers. That isn’t the reality for over 40% of the global workforce; women.

In midlife, many women meet one of the most demanding phases of their careers and menopause at the same time. Around one in three experience symptoms that influence confidence, focus, and performance, yet most organisations still aren’t talking about it.

In the UK alone, menopause-related absence and lost productivity are estimated at £2.9 billion a year. Globally, the impact exceeds $150 billion, affecting more than 650 million women.

What if 40% of your workforce is quietly checking out?

For decades, workplaces were built on assumptions of steady energy and linear careers. That isn’t the reality for over 40% of the global workforce; women.

In the UK alone, menopause-related absence and lost productivity are estimated at £2.9 billion a year. Globally, the impact exceeds $150 billion, affecting more than 650 million women.

Take the “Are We Menopause Ready?” Assessment

A three-minute check of where your organisation stands today

Take the Assessment

Before exploring solutions, HR, DEI, and leadership teams are invited to take a three-minute scorecard.
It offers a clear picture of your starting point and highlights the simplest, most meaningful next step.

THE PROBLEM IN ONE GLANCE

Why menopause belongs in your leadership conversations

One in three women experiences symptoms that affect daily functioning and work.

One in ten have left roles due to unmanaged symptoms.

Women aged 45–55 are the fastest-growing workforce demographic

When organisations overlook this, they lose experience, continuity, and leadership potential.

Menopause isn’t a problem to solve - it’s an opportunity to strengthen culture

Organisations that take this seriously attract and retain talented women who feel seen, supported, and able to do their best work with clarity, confidence, and long-term commitment.
Before exploring solutions, HR, DEI, and leadership teams are invited to take a three-minute scorecard. It offers a clear picture of your starting point and highlights the simplest, most meaningful next step.

The Menopause Toolkit for Managers

A concise, practical guide for managers and HR teams who want to support women with confidence.

Inside you’ll find:

Why this matters now and the latest data
How to make women feel seen, heard, and supported
Conversation prompts for sensitive 1:1s
Three proven strategies for a menopause-supportive workplace

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Preparing for the 2027 UK requirements

By 2027, UK employers with 250+ staff must include menopause in their Equality Action Plans.

BSI Standard BS 30416 offers guidance on menstruation and menopause at work. Similar initiatives are emerging across Europe and globally.

We help you translate this into simple, human-centred steps from policy wording to practical support and manager training.

Pause Effect Client Testimonials

One of the many brilliant things about the 8-week menopause coaching programme is that after each weekly session, Torild provides specific resources to support that week’s work, book recommendations or a podcast to help with my reactivity, the need to control, and stress responses. I love the breathing exercises we do at the start of each session; they calm me and I now practice them daily. We’ve also worked on starting positive habits such as walking first thing in the morning without any devices.

Ariane Novak, Financial Controller- London

Having Torild as a menopause coach has been transformative, I’ve gained insight and understanding of the challenges of menopause and picked up both bespoke and practical strategies that are having an immediate effect on boosting my energy, confidence, and wellbeing. I can already feel I am beginning to thrive both personally and professionally during this transition.

Sarah McKenna| Marine HR Advisor Bibby Marine Management

In my first meeting with Torild, I immediately felt a deep sense of trust and safety, which made it easy to be open and honest. After a full hysterectomy, I struggled with “losing myself,” sleepless nights, and negative self-talk. Torild quickly identified the root causes and introduced tailored tools and routines. Her exceptional understanding of people, clear communication, and genuine care make her an outstanding coach. After just three sessions, I’ve regained confidence, feel calmer and more present, and truly recommend Torild wholeheartedly.

Hanne, 59

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Pause Effect & STÖ

To support women across the full hormonal timeline from menstruation to post-menopause we partner with STÖ, a leading menstrual health and pain-relief solution.

STÖ offers evidence-based support that complements our menopause work and meets women earlier in the hormonal journey.

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