Over half of employers offer no dedicated menopause support for staff

Ahead of World Menopause Day

John Brazier
clock • 1 min read

New research shows that over half (54%) of UK employers have no dedicated menopause support in place.

Research conducted on behalf of digital health and wellness platform Peppy found that of 504 HR decision markers surveyed, 42% of employers will highlight menopause issues to staff on World Menopause Day (18 October). Of the 46% of employers that do offer some form of symptom support, the research found that these services are available via other employee benefits, including Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Over one-third (39%) of respondents stated they offer general menopause support from an employee benefits provider via health and wellbeing benefits, such as PMI, while a sim...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Group Protection

IPT hits £6.7bn in 24/25

IPT hits £6.7bn in 24/25

IPT and Employer NICs receipts

Cameron Roberts
clock 22 January 2025 • 2 min read
Economic inactivity steady but unemployment rising: ONS

Economic inactivity steady but unemployment rising: ONS

Employment impact on protection and health

Cameron Roberts
clock 21 January 2025 • 2 min read
Mental illness ranks as second most common GIP claim

Mental illness ranks as second most common GIP claim

Early intervention made the most difference

Jaskeet Briah
clock 17 January 2025 • 3 min read