Menopause is Costing Your Organization Money

Around $28.4 billion. That’s what researchers estimate is the combined annual cost to companies in the US of lost work time and medical expenses related to Menopause.

Menopause Policies
Help Your Bottom Line

Up to a third of women will experience severe menopausal symptoms that impact their productivity at work. If your company doesn’t have a Menopause policy, it costing you money and affecting your company in ways you’ve never realized. Use our Menopause Calculator to find out how much your bottom line is affected.

How much is Menopause costing your company?

Let’s find out together!

Using the cost calculator on the right, enter in the approximate number of employees at your company that are between 40-55 years old. You can do just female to start, then also run the numbers counting your male employees as well. There is a productivity cost associated for men as they are dealing with the effects of menopause in their relationships at home and at work.

Cost Per Employee

A study published by Harvard Medical School in partnership with other academic and professional organizations, established an annual cost per female employee in her menopausal years to be $2,116 USD*. The annualized costs for men who are bringing their personal struggles to work and or are having issues with managing and leading their female co-workers during this time are in the same cost range.

*Read the full study here.

Menopause Cost Calculator

    ENTER THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES.

    The cost per employee per year is $2,116 USD according to the Harvard study. The number below illustrates why this is a workplace initiative you may not want to ignore. The Menopause Education Center helps you reduce these costs significantly. Click here to schedule your complimentary menopause impact assessment.

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    You can see that this is a workplace initiative you cannot afford to ignore. The Menopause Education Center can help you reduce these costs significantly. Schedule a complimentary menopause policy assessment to find out how.

    There are thousands of working, menopausal women suffering in silence.

    “We can do better in the modern American workplace.“

    ~ Rachel Anne, Co-Founder Menopause in the Office

    Create Confidence

    Menopause symptoms are nothing to be ashamed of. A menopause-friendly workplace gives women the confidence to discuss what they’re experiencing and ask for support should they need it. Easy to implement HR policies make it possible.

    Build Understanding

    Our goal is for everyone to understand what menopause is so that an open dialogue can be established. It isn’t just an issue for women. Men must be aware too so that they can support their female family, friends, and colleagues.

    Affect Real Change

    Recognizing menopause in the workplace leads to tangible cultural and financial benefits. Our professional training materials are written by experts in their fields and designed for all genders. The “change” is coming. Is your company ready?

    Provide Support

    Women at work often hide their symptoms from their co-workers. Since there is no “Oh, let’s not be in menopause today” button or magic pill, having an HR policy for this women’s health initiative is smart business.

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    Menopausal women are the fastest growing workplace demographic.

    It’s time to include menopause training and policies to your company’s women’s health initiatives. According to one well known workplace insurer, “Experienced middle-aged women are leaving the workforce in droves. These women are likely to be at the top of their game, but without the right support, at the right time, they are unable to reach their full potential.”*

    Our workplace training programs can help you retain and empower the women on your team.

    *AON Study

    How We Can Help Your Business

    No one should be afraid or embarrassed to talk about menopause. Making menopause an inclusive subject will help make your organization a great place to work.

    Lower Cost of Recruitment
    Develop a Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    Reduce Workplace Tension Between Employees
    Boost Employee Morale and Inspire Collaboration
    Increase Employee Performance
    Reduce Absenteeism, Sick Days, and Employee Resignations

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