Menopause awareness for line managers

Why this matters for your organisation

Menopause affects a significant proportion of the workforce, and while awareness has grown, many line managers still lack the practical knowledge and confidence to respond effectively. Organisations that equip their managers to have these conversations see real benefits – reduced absenteeism, stronger retention, and a more inclusive culture. This course gives your managers exactly that foundation.

About this course

Menopause awareness can help line managers gain an understanding of this sensitive subject and equip them to support those in their teams who may be affected. It is likely that some of your employees will experience symptoms at some stage, so it is important to create an awareness that brings your workforce together.

This session will help managers understand the signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and the potential impact in the workplace. It will provide a comprehensive overview of menopause, including its symptoms and the treatment options available.

By the end of this training, managers will feel knowledgeable about the impacts and confident in supporting colleagues and team members experiencing menopause.

Throughout this course, we refer to those experiencing menopause as ‘women’. However, we explicitly acknowledge that menopause can also affect trans men, non-binary and intersex people who have a menstrual cycle or ovaries. Our aim is to be inclusive, while recognising that language in this area continues to evolve, and we seek never to generalise or diminish anyone’s personal experience.

Information

Recommended duration: 2 hours

We can adapt the agenda depending on your requirements/needs. Please discuss this with our team.

Suitable for: line managers, at all levels

Course agenda:

Understanding the biological and physiological elements of menopause
Menopause symptoms that can have an impact in the workplace
An overview of treatment options to support health and wellbeing

Supporting menopausal employees and your legal obligations
Addressing stigma surrounding menopause and creating an open, supportive culture
Legal requirements to publish a Menopause Action Plan

Learner objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Understand what menopause is
Be able to recognise common signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and understand their potential impact at work
Know what support the company offers those affected by menopause
Identify practical ways to personally support colleagues and team members who may be affected
Articulate the legal obligations that employers have around supporting menopausal employees

Also available

We also offer a version of this course designed for employees without direct reports – suitable both for those who may be personally affected by menopause and for those who work alongside colleagues who are.

Discuss your training needs

Contact our team to learn how we can support you, your teams and your business

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