Resources For Employers

Several resources are available to help employers address menopause in the workplace:

• The British Standards Institution has developed BS 30416:2023 Menstruation, Menstrual Health and Menopause in the Workplace, a comprehensive guide that offers employers detailed advice, with a specific section tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for supporting menstrual health and menopause in the workplace.
• The British Standards Institution has also created The Little Book of Menstruation, Menstrual Health and Menopause which gives simple, practical advice and tips for creating a supportive work environment that covers both menstruation and menopause.
• The Faculty of Occupational Medicine's (FOM) Guidance on menopause and the workplace offers practical advice on how to improve workplace environments.
• Business in the Community (BITC) offers a Menopause in the Workplace Toolkit.
• The British Menopause Society provides educational videos and practical guidance.
• The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) offers webinars and a guide on managing menopause in the workplace.
• UNISON and Wales TUC Cymru have developed toolkits and model policies to assist in creating menopause-friendly environments.

For more information, visit:

• British Menopause Society
• Menopause Matters
• NHS Menopause Guide

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