Menopause Workplace Readiness Action Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to help organizations take action based on their readiness score from the Menopause-Friendly Self Assessment.
Whether your organization is just beginning, making progress, or leading the way, here are practical steps you can take to build an inclusive environment for people experiencing menopause.
Low Readiness: Build Awareness & Foundations
You're in the early stages of creating a menopause-inclusive culture. Focus on building awareness, introducing core policies, and laying the groundwork for future support. You could benefit from our Menopause Friendly Membership & Accreditation program or our wrap around services.
Culture
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Host a menopause awareness session with MiDOViA
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Include menopause topics in all-staff meetings or newsletters.
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Encourage leadership to publicly acknowledge menopause as a workplace issue.
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Create an internal menopause microsite on Intranet
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Policies
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Create and circulate a menopause support policy.
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Ensure flexible work policies accommodate menopausal needs.
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Promote EAP or Occupational Health as menopause support resources.
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Training
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Offer a menopause awareness session for staff and managers.
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Explore how menopause awareness can be integrated into existing learning programs based on your organization’s size and structure.
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Train menopause champions in your organization to help promote your company’s menopause support and resources
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Engagement
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Conduct a short survey to understand employee needs.
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Create a menopause or midlife peer support group.
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Environment
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Ensure access to cold water, fans, and restrooms.
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Allow flexibility for breaks and work hours as needed.
Moderate Readiness: Strengthen & Expand
You've made meaningful progress. Now is the time to expand your efforts, solidify manager confidence, and integrate menopause into broader organizational strategies. You could benefit from our Menopause Friendly Membership & Accreditation​ program or our wrap around services.
Culture
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Ask senior leaders to speak about menopause during key events.
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Integrate menopause into wellness and DEI communications.
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Policies
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Review existing policies for menopause inclusivity.
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Make menopause resources more visible and accessible.
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Training
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Launch manager-specific training on supportive practices.
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Explore how menopause awareness can be integrated into existing learning programs based on your organization’s size and structure.
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Train menopause champions in your organization to help promote your company’s menopause support and resources
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Engagement
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Solicit feedback to improve menopause resources.
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Highlight employee voices through storytelling or panels.
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Environment
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Offer private spaces for rest or cooling down.
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Update workplace design based on employee suggestions.
High Readiness: Lead & Inspire
You're setting the standard for menopause inclusivity. Use your momentum to model best practices and support others in the journey. You may be ready for Menopause Friendly Accreditation!
Culture
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Create internal menopause awareness ambassadors.
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Share your success story externally or with peer organizations.
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Policies
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Benchmark your menopause policy against industry leaders.
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Include menopause in external reporting of company results and success.
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Training
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Develop advanced training for people leaders and ERGs.
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Incorporate menopause into leadership curriculum.
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Offer masterclass training sessions on topics that your employees have suggested/requested.
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Engagement
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Celebrate World Menopause Day with a company-wide campaign.
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Provide speaking opportunities for employee advocates.
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Environment
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Introduce wellness spaces or cooling zones.
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Involve facilities teams in long-term comfort planning.
We’re here with you every step of the way
No matter where you land on the readiness spectrum, you don’t have to navigate the path to menopause friendly alone. At MiDOViA, we specialize in turning intention into impact through practical tools, policy support, and culture-shifting education.
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Whether you're laying the groundwork, scaling up, or leading the way, we’ll meet you where you are with expert guidance, customizable training, and a trusted framework that fits your organization’s unique goals and culture.
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Let’s talk about how we can support your next steps. Reach out to us at info@midovia.com to start the conversation.
