Menopause: Driving Awareness & Action
Driving awareness and action initiatives to address menopause in the workplace
What if one in three midlife women in your organisation were quietly struggling or thinking of leaving - and no one was talking about it?
Spinnaker partners with a coach and workplace consultant to drive awareness and implement actionable initiatives that address the impact of menopause on women in the workplace.
For decades, workplaces were built around steady energy and linear careers. That is not the natural progression of over 40% of the global workforce - namely, women.
Women in midlife and mid-career often face one of the most challenging transitions of their professional lives when they reach menopause. Around one in three experience debilitating symptoms that can affect focus, confidence, and performance, yet most workplaces still don’t talk about it.
In the UK alone, menopause-related absence and lost productivity cost an estimated £2.9 billion each year. By 2027, as part of gender pay gap and equality action reporting, UK employers with over 250 staff will be required to publish Equality Action Plans that include menopause support.
Forward-thinking organisations are acting now, choosing to lead - not react.
Together with Pause Effect by Torild, Spinnaker helps organisations close the gap between awareness and action, building inclusive, confident cultures that retain experience, sustain performance, and prepare for future compliance.
Available Courses
An interactive, tailored session for HR, DEI, and leadership teams, designed around your organisation’s results from the Menopause Awareness Scorecard.
We combine data, dialogue, and creative brainstorming to explore practical steps and culture-specific solutions.
You'll leave with:
- A shared language and confidence to talk about menopause at work
- Practical tools for inclusive communication and psychological safety
- Clear next actions for policy alignment and support
- Insight to prepare for upcoming Equality Action Plan requirements (mandatory from 2027)
Who will benefit from the programme
All employees, including HR teams, managers, and team members.
Private coaching for women navigating perimenopause or menopause.
Each programme includes The Menopause Plan (CPD-accredited) and the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) framework, guiding women to rebuild energy, clarity, and confidence in sustainable ways.
Who will benefit from the programme
Ideal for women at any level, including senior leaders and managers - as a proactive way to prevent burnout and maintain performance.
A small-group format combining individual reflection with shared learning.
Participants work through the same CPD-accredited Menopause Plan, supported by guided discussions, practical exercises, and mindset tools.
Benefits
- Strengthened connection and trust
- Normalised conversation around menopause
- Measurable improvements in focus, confidence and engagement
Perfect as a follow-up to the Corporate Awareness Programme — moving from insight to integrated cultural support.
Contact us for more information on Menopause Awareness Training
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Our organisation faced increasing sick leave among female staff, who voiced concerns about perimenopause and menopause, highlighting a lack of support during this critical life phase. Driven by staff feedback, we recognized the need for better support systems to potentially reduce workplace absence and enhance employee well-being.
Torild Boe conducted an awareness session on perimenopause and menopause, covering symptoms, their impact on work life, relevant statistics from the UK and Norway, and practical guidelines for managing these symptoms. Torild fostered an environment of openness and community during the session, allowing staff members to actively share and raise their questions, experiences, and challenges.
While it is too early to determine the full impact, the session was highly appreciated. Torild’s expertise laid a strong foundation for ongoing support and information within our organisation. This initiative is a promising start in our efforts to retain, support, and promote women in the workforce.