Menopause Support at [Company]

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Last reviewed: [FILL: month and year]

Owner: [FILL: People Ops / HR Lead / Founder]

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Introduction

At [COMPANY NAME] we recognise that menopause is a natural life transition that can bring significant physical and emotional changes. We want everyone at [COMPANY NAME] to feel supported, not just managed, through this. 💙

This policy sets out how we do that in a way that is practical and human for a small team.

This policy applies to all employees and contractors.

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What we mean by menopause

Menopause is the point at which a person's menstrual cycle ends, typically between the ages of 45 and 55, though it can happen earlier. The perimenopause (the transitional period leading up to menopause) can last several years and bring a range of symptoms including fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep disruption, anxiety, and temperature changes, among others. These symptoms vary widely between individuals.

We use the term "menopause" throughout this policy to refer to perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. This policy is inclusive of all employees who experience menopause-related symptoms, regardless of gender identity. 🌱

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Our commitment

We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and not judged. Specifically:

• 💙 We treat menopause as a health and wellbeing matter, not a performance or conduct issue.
• 🤝 We create an environment where people feel safe to raise concerns without embarrassment or fear of judgment.
• ✅ We make reasonable adjustments to support people experiencing symptoms that affect their work.