Menopause at work. Let's Talk.

“The best time to talk about menopausal health was decades ago, the second best time is now.” Kathryn King, Pelvic Health & Educational Lead @ Grace & Green

October is Menopause Awareness Month, and this year it’s even more important for workplaces to take note. From spring 2027, UK employers with 250+ employees are expected to face mandatory requirements under the Employment Rights Act 2025 to publish Equality Action Plans supporting staff experiencing menopause and related health conditions.

2 in 5

women over 45 say that menopause has impacted their careers.

39%

of women over 45 surveyed felt as though their workplace offers sufficient awareness, policies, or support for employees experiencing menopause

Source: Superdrug Online Doctor -The Workplace Health Gap

The physical & mental symptoms of menopausal health impact all areas of an individual’s life - including at work. Physical symptoms like bladder leaks carry heavy social stigma, with 88% of women struggling with urinary incontinence reporting that it impacts their workplace confidence, focus, career progression, and daily job performance.

Why period care should be included in your action plan?

Irregular and heavy periods are one of the most common signs of peri-menopause, meaning people might be more likely to get caught short at work. Even those whose cycles were previously predictable can be caught out, which causes additional stress and anxiety, especially where no products are available.

Why bladder support should be included in your action plan?

The hormonal shifts that occur during perimenopause can affect pelvic floor muscles and the bladder, which may lead to leaks. Whilst there have been steps in recent years to improve awareness around menstrual health, incontinence is still often considered taboo, which means people suffer in silence, without access to the products and facilities they need.

Why choose Grace & Green?

Grace & Green are a female founded and led, B corp brand dedicated to providing dignity for all. They offer consciously crafted period care and bladder support products with both health and the environment in mind. Alongside their award-winning products, they provide free to access education such as digital downloads, and webinars to support workplaces in preparing for the upcoming legislative changes.

Workplaces have a crucial role to play in leading the conversation, with products just the start - policies, flexibility and reasonable adjustments are all crucial elements in creating inclusive spaces that support all employees with dignity and respect.

If you’d like to learn more about how best to sell Grace & Green to your customers, please reach out to Gordon@highlandseurope.com.