menopause (perimenopause and post-menopause) affects 50% of the global population.
Today there are 652,000 women in Ireland in the 45-65-year-old menopausal age cohort (CSO, 2022 Census).
MHA + IBEC CONDUCTED RESEARCH IN 2021 AND 2023
3,044 peri/menopausal women in Ireland of the 652,000 women in the menopausal cohort in Ireland, 420,000 are in the paid employment (CSO 2022)
impact of menopause on performance and ability to do the job
84%
of women surveyed said their performance was affected.
38%
said they missed work because of their symptoms.
86%
said they were not comfortable telling their manager the real reason.
35%
said they considered giving up their work.
7%
gave up work.
HR managers acknowledge the importance of addressing menopause in the workplace
Menopause Hub in conjunction with IBEC, Ireland’s largest lobbying and business representative group, surveyed 272 HR managers.
79%
said that menopause is relevant to their organisation.
25%
said that it was ‘very likely’ that they would introduce menopause specific supports in the next 1-2 years.
What women experiencing menopause at work want
84%
the availability of supports through the company EAP service was the most common.
47%
flexibilities such as ability to schedule annual leave around appointments.
39%
option to avail of flexible working if needed.
46%
avail of paid sick leave where needed.
What organizations are investing in for Menopause support.
74%
education and training for management/HR.
70%
communication/events to increase employee awareness.
62%
a specific company policy on menopause.
48%
menopause champions/ambassadors or similar.
46%
supports available through the EAP service.
*Employer Survey 272 HR managers by IBEC, 2021