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.

For Organisations

Is Your Organisation Ready for the Menopause Reporting Requirements Arriving in 2027?

This free 3-minute Menopause Readiness Assessment helps HR leaders, managers, and organisations understand their current level of preparedness.

Start here

For Women

Could This Be Menopause?

If you've been experiencing changes in your energy, sleep, confidence, mood, focus, or overall sense of wellbeing, this free reflection tool can help you gain clarity.

Answer 11 simple questions and receive a personalised report designed to help you better understand what may be happening and identify meaningful next steps.

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THE PROBLEM IN ONE GLANCE

Why menopause belongs in your leadership conversations

1 in 2

women experiences symptoms that affect daily functioning and work.

1 in 10

women 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.

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.

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Power Pause Webinar

This webinar for women navigating midlife and menopause alongside demanding work and life responsibilities. The session offers practical tools for calming the nervous system, restoring energy, and gaining clarity.

It’s a supportive pause designed to help you reset, reflect, and return feeling steadier and more resourced

Starts at 12:00PM BST on 19th June

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.

Learn About STÖ and Pause Effect

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