The new guidance from the British Standards Institute (BSI) comes after research from the Fawcett Society suggested about 10% of those experiencing menopause have left the workplace due to symptoms.
A new workplace standard has been created to help businesses support employees experiencing menopause or menstruation.such as hot flushes, dizziness, insomnia, and muscle and joint stiffness.The British Standards Institute has published a new workplace standard - which recommends workplaces consider whether there is a general awareness of menstruation and menopause in their culture.
It also recommends training for line managers and HR workers, and that women have opportunities for open conversations or to request support. Anne Hayes, director of sectors at the BSI, said:"Organisations which prioritise their people by building an inclusive workplace will be best placed to continue to thrive in the future.
"There is no one-size-fits-all experience of menopause, but the data suggests thousands of women are leaving the workforce at this stage, contributing to significant productivity losses, robbing organisations of talented people, and removing mentors who can draw on their experience to support newer members of staff.
Unison, the LGBT Foundation, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, the Daisy Network and Endometriosis UK have also contributed to the guidance.
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