Opinion: Menopause policies lagging behind in Australian workplaces

Menopause is stepping into the spotlight and for good reason. The symptoms, ranging from heart palpitations to chronic insomnia, impact up to 25% of the working population at any given time. That’s a substantial number of individuals facing the challenges of a natural phase of life that, until recently, was barely discussed, if at all.

Fortunately, there’s a shift in attitude within the management ranks of Australian companies. The fact that “how to implement menopause leave” has been the most downloaded resource on our platform this year indicates a growing interest. Yet, this change is unfolding at a frustratingly slow pace.