In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, we explore a topic that quietly affects huge numbers of people at work: menopause and perimenopause.
We are joined by Sam Mancey, consultant, business coach and specialist menopause coach, to unpack what menopause really looks like in the workplace and why HR and leaders can’t afford to ignore it.
Sam explains how seemingly “out of nowhere” anxiety, brain fog, confidence crashes and broken sleep can derail even the most capable, senior women, often right at the peak of their careers. She shares:
- The difference between menopause and perimenopause, and why symptoms can start much earlier than many expect
- What managers might actually see in behaviour and performance at work
- Why 1 in 10 women leave work and many more reduce hours due to unmanaged symptoms
- The risk to retention, leadership pipelines and organisational knowledge
- How good support doesn’t always mean big budget – often it’s about conversations, flexibility and being seen
- The emerging policy and legal context, plus why menopause awareness is a life skill, not just a “women’s issue”
Whether you’re in HR, a line manager, or a senior leader, this episode will help you understand menopause in a more human, practical way, and give you ideas to better support the people around you.
