Free Manager Guide

Menopause Conversations at Work

Practical guidance for managers who want to support employees confidently without worrying about saying the wrong thing.

Most managers want to support employees experiencing menopause.

The problem is that many don't know how.

They worry about saying the wrong thing.
They worry about causing offence.
They worry about opening a conversation they don't feel equipped to handle.

As a result, the conversation often never happens.

Employees stay silent.
Performance concerns emerge.
Adjustments that could have helped are never explored.
Experienced women quietly disengage or leave.

This free guide was created to help managers approach menopause conversations with greater confidence, clarity and consistency.

Cover of Manager Guide for Menopause Conversations at work

Inside the guide you'll learn:

✔ What menopause can look like at work

✔ Why employees often don't disclose symptoms

✔ The legal context managers need to understand

✔ Practical workplace adjustments that make a difference

✔ Conversation starters that open the door

✔ Common phrases that unintentionally shut conversations down

✔ Phillipa's LISTEN™ Framework for supportive workplace conversations

✔ A practical manager checklist

This guide is designed for:

  • Line managers

  • Team leaders

  • Department heads

  • HR professionals

  • Senior leaders

  • Anyone responsible for supporting employees at work

Why this guide matters

67% say menopause negatively affects their work.

17% have considered leaving work due to a lack of support.

204 menopause-related employment tribunal claims were reported in 2024.

Managers are often the deciding factor between an employee receiving support or suffering in silence.

What happens after you've read the guide?

Many managers discover that they understand menopause better after reading the guide - but still don't feel fully confident handling complex workplace conversations.

Questions such as:

  • What if the employee becomes upset?

  • What if menopause is affecting performance?

  • What should I document?

  • What adjustments are reasonable?

  • When should HR become involved?

These are exactly the questions explored in the Manager Masterclass. The guide provides awareness.

The Manager Masterclass builds capability.

Organisations interested in manager training can learn more about the Manager Masterclass here.

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Looking for organisation-wide support?

The Manager Guide is often the first step organisations take before introducing:

  • Menopause Awareness for Everyone

  • Manager Masterclass

  • HR & Leadership Briefings

  • Equality Action Plan support

WORKPLACE MENOPAUSE SUPPORT