Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive

Leading women’s health campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the Government’s Women's Employment Ambassador, a newly created role to support working women across the country.   Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the new Women’s Employment Ambassador to champion women’s health in the workplace. Appointment comes as businesses encouraged to publish voluntary action plans to better support employees experiencing menopause symptoms. Together these measures will work to address the near record … Continue reading Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive →

Landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plan launched to help women thrive at work

Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day 2026. Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day 2026 Employer guidance published today Wednesday 4th March 2026 showing government and businesses working collaboratively … Continue reading Landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plan launched to help women thrive at work →

Government appoints first Menopause Employment Champion to improve workplace support

Employers are being encouraged to better support women experiencing the menopause as the Government today appointed England’s first ever Menopause Employment Champion. Helen Tomlinson appointed new Menopause Employment Champion and calls on more employers to develop menopause policies One in four women experiencing menopause are reported to have considered leaving their job due to symptoms … Continue reading Government appoints first Menopause Employment Champion to improve workplace support →

Employers urged to help un-pause the careers of women in menopause

Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce, and this Older Workers Week (22nd – 28th November), Minister for Employment Mims Davies is calling on employers to strengthen their support to keep millions in work. With almost one in four women cutting their careers short because of the menopause, the Minister has called … Continue reading Employers urged to help un-pause the careers of women in menopause →