Lisa Lounsbury of Sudbury talks menopause and the workplace

October is International Menopause Month and National Healthy Workplace Month — a powerful reminder that creating healthier, more inclusive workplaces means addressing all aspects of employee well-being. Article content

With menopause impacting 51 per cent of the population, its influence on health, mental resilience and workplace performance can no longer be ignored. Article content

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For too long, menopause has been treated as a private matter, leaving millions of women to struggle alone with symptoms that directly affect their daily lives, careers and mental health, experts say.

The workplace in particular remains an environment where stigma and lack of education create barriers, reducing retention, productivity and overall well-being.