What's the difference between a menopause policy and a Menopause Action Plan? Although they sound similar, they serve very different purposes. In this article, we explore how the two work together, why organisations shouldn't see them as interchangeable, and how each plays a different role in creating meaningful support for women at work.

Menopause Action Plans are a positive step, but having a plan does not automatically create a better workplace. This article explores how employers can avoid tick-box approaches, unintended stigma and fear-based compliance, and instead focus on what really matters: improving women’s experience of work.