Raggamuffin wrote:I don't know that providing a crying room will make much difference to sick leave though.
Studies have shown that menopause symptoms can have a significant impact on attendance and performance in the workplace, with some women being misdiagnosed as suffering from mental ill-health or other conditions, and the impact on their work can be wrongly identified as a performance issue. A study commissioned by the British Association of Women in Policing found that some women police officers reported that the tiredness and insomnia they associated with menopausal transition affected their capacity to function normally at work
from here:
https://menopausedoctor.co.uk/early-menopause/menopause-work-new-guidelines/
Seems like a good move. Easy to implement and the potential for better retention rates.