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News ResearchMenopause in the workplace: New guidance enforces ‘reasonable adjustment’ from employers

It’s not just women who should be talking about the menopause, especially in the workplace. Research has shown that one in ten women who have experienced the menopause while working left their jobs due to the symptoms, with two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 report the menopause having a negative impact on them at work. Now, new guidance issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is setting...

Research3.5 million women have considered quitting jobs due to lack of menopause support

Content Team6 months ago8 min

New research shows the severe impacts of experiencing unsupported menopause or menstrual symptoms at work.

Research1 in 6 women considered leaving work due to a lack of support during menopause – finds CIPD research

Content Team7 months ago6 min

New research highlights the difficulties of experiencing menopause symptoms in the workplace, and the facilities of support employers should provide

ResearchHalf of workplaces lack design features to accommodate menstruation and menopause discomfort

Sophie Crossley9 months ago8 min

While the built environment itself is inanimate, design should carefully cater to the needs of its living occupiers, including those who experience menstruation and menopause. These topics are not always easy to tackle in conversation or action, but facilitating inclusive design to provide comfort and accessibility to people who menstruate is key. With this in mind, inclusive design company, Motionspot, surveyed 2,000 office workers who experience menstruation or menopause to explore the optimal workplace design...

ResearchProfessional women most impacted by menopause – says survey

Content Team2 years ago6 min

Online Menopause Centre’s new Report finds that 48% of women say menopause has affected their job.

Exclusives ThinkingThe menopause at work: Designing supportive spaces

Sophie Barton2 years ago17 min

Research by leading expert Dr Louise Newson recently revealed the truly devastating impact the menopause can have on women’s careers. Work in Mind’s Sophie Barton asks whether workplace design can help shift the status quo…

Exclusives ThinkingThe menopause: Why we need to factor it into workplace design

Content Team4 years ago12 min

Menopausal women are the fastest growing workplace demographic, yet our spaces are rarely designed to support their wellbeing. To mark World Menopause Day, activist Kate Usher explains simple steps that will improve the working lives of millions…

NewsAutism and the workplace: Campaign launched to create 1,000 new jobs

Content Team1 month ago7 min

A UK-based charity is pushing to create 1,000 new jobs for autistic people in North East England. We also dive into 3 things to consider for inclusive workplace design.

ExclusivesUnderstanding the Relationship Between Flexible Office Design and Workplace Wellbeing

Content Team4 months ago13 min

Sarah Pasquall, Senior Designer at Interaction, explores the relationship between flexible office design and wellbeing, providing insights on how leaders can measure the impact of flexible design.

OfficesZurich firm leads the way with sensory office maps

Content Team6 months ago4 min

Zurich UK are using sensory maps to help boost employee wellbeing and foster inclusivity in the office.