Many workplaces and employers are interested in the impact of the perimenopause and menopause at work. Women usually experience the menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, with 51 being the average age in Western Europe. With around 75% of women experiencing menopausal symptoms, and 25% of these women having moderate to severe symptoms, it’s not surprising that the menopause can have a significant effect on women’s working lives. (more…)