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Menopause Mandate Highlights Significant Impact on Women's Careers and Workplace Participation

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Caroline Nokes, the MP for Romsey and Southampton North, has joined Menopause Mandate to raise awareness about the significant impact of menopause on women's careers and workplace participation. A new survey conducted in the Menopause Mandate 2025 Survey, supported by QVC, found that 77% of women reported that menopause symptoms had negatively affected them at work. Furthermore, 40% of women considered changing or leaving their job as a result of menopause, and 23% had taken time off work in the past year due to menopause.

Key Takeaways:

  • 77% of women reported that menopause symptoms had negatively affected them at work, highlighting the significant impact of menopause on women's careers and workplace participation.
  • 40% of women considered changing or leaving their job as a result of menopause, underscoring the potential consequences on career progression and job satisfaction.
  • 23% of women had taken time off work in the past year due to menopause, highlighting the need for employers to provide adequate support and accommodations.
  • 60% of women stated that menopause support or benefits would make them more likely to recommend their employer as a great place to work, emphasizing the importance of menopause support in promoting employee engagement and retention.
  • Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, has joined Menopause Mandate to highlight the importance of addressing menopause in the workplace and to support their efforts in raising awareness and promoting open conversations.

Statistics:

  • 15,000 women responded to the Menopause Mandate 2025 Survey, providing valuable insights into the impact of menopause on women's careers and workplace participation.
  • 77% of women reported that menopause symptoms had negatively affected them at work.
  • 40% of women considered changing or leaving their job as a result of menopause.
  • 23% of women had taken time off work in the past year due to menopause.
  • 60% of women stated that menopause support or benefits would make them more likely to recommend their employer as a great place to work.
  • Menopause affects millions of working women in the UK, many of whom are in their most experienced and productive years.

Sources:

  • Menopause Mandate 2025 Survey
  • Caroline Nokes MP's office
  • QVC (as a supporter of the Menopause Mandate 2025 Survey)
  • Professors Aimee Spector and the UCL Menopause Mind Lab (for ongoing research on the cognitive and mental health impact of menopause)

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