For HR, leadership and organisations

Menopause at work.

A professional topic around employability, performance, communication and retaining experienced women. Not heavy, but relevant.

Why it matters

Not every visible behaviour is about attitude or motivation.

When menopause-related symptoms are not recognised, workplace signals can easily be interpreted as stress, reduced motivation or early burnout. This may lead to miscommunication, unnecessary tension, loss of confidence and eventually absence.

Clear awareness helps women, HR and leaders recognise what may be happening and respond professionally.

What organisations can prevent

  • Misinterpretation of signals
  • Unnecessary absence or loss of experienced employees
  • Avoided or uncomfortable conversations
  • Ad-hoc solutions without a clear approach
Prevalence and impact

Menopause-related symptoms affect more women and organisations than is often assumed.

When symptoms are not recognised, workplace signals are quickly misread as stress, reduced motivation or early burnout. Clear education helps women and organisations act sooner and more effectively.

80%of female employees sometimes or regularly experience hormone-related symptoms.
55%notice an effect on energy, concentration or functioning at work.
1 in 3+hide these symptoms in the workplace.

So the question is not whether menopause plays a role at work, but whether signals are recognised and discussed in time.

Sources: Statistics Netherlands and TNO, 2025. Figures are used as context for awareness, not as an individual diagnosis.

Employer proposition

From awareness to professional action.

Menopause at work workshop

An accessible session for employees, HR or teams about symptoms, recognition and practical support.

Management awareness

For leaders who want to recognise signals more accurately and hold better conversations.

Tailored programmes

For sustainable employability, wellbeing, occupational health, MT or policy, aligned with the organisation.

OvergangInzicht x Amplitia

Two areas of expertise, one clear approach.

Brigitte provides recognition, explanation and physical context. Amplitia adds psychological depth, conversation techniques and organisational guidance. Together this creates a human and professional approach.

Step 1, Brigitte

Understanding menopause, symptoms, capacity and what women often experience.

Step 2, Amplitia

Translation into communication, mental health, team dynamics and professional action.

Step 3, organisation

Concrete agreements on awareness, support, leadership and sustainable employability.

FAQ

Clear and concise.

Is this a medical programme?

No. OvergangInzicht provides explanation, guidance and practical support. When medical signals are present, we refer to a GP or occupational physician. When psychological depth, team guidance or organisational advice is needed, we work with Amplitia.

Is this only relevant for large organisations?

No. Smaller organisations can also benefit from a compact awareness session or leadership briefing.

Make it discussable

Address menopause at work professionally.

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