Menopause-inclusive workplaces help retain highly skilled women, so why are there so few of them?

Author Shannon VanRaes
Untreated menopause symptoms push 10 per cent of women out of the Canadian workforce.

Why It Matters

Women are leaving the workforce prematurely when employers fail to create menopause-inclusive environments. But minor adjustments yield big gains for workers and the economyโ€”so why aren't we seeing more workplace accommodations?

Women between the ages of 45 and 55 are Canadaโ€™s fastest-growing working demographic. Advocates say menopause is still swept under the rug in most workplaces.

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