Name: The link between menopause and gender inequity at work
Uploaded: 2021-07-13T15:05:59Z
Duration: 8 min 11 s
Description: Hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping -- these unforgiving menopause symptoms directly impact work but often go overlooked and under-discussed as a taboo topic, says entrepreneur Andrea Berchowitz. She gives practical advice on how to create a menopause-friendly work culture that supports gender equity and diversity retention in the workplace.

Hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping -- these unforgiving menopause symptoms directly impact work but often go overlooked and under-discussed as a taboo topic, says entrepreneur Andrea Berchowitz. She gives practical advice on how to create a menopause-friendly work culture that supports gender equity and diversity retention in the workplace.

The link between menopause and gender inequity at work

Menopause symptoms directly disrupt careers, yet workplaces rarely acknowledge this challenge. Only 42 of America’s 500 largest companies have female CEOs, and research shows that 60 percent of women experiencing menopause say it impacts their work. Overlapping with prime leadership years, menopause can undermine both confidence and advancement. Addressing this issue openly can help retain diverse talent and support true gender equity.