A new report from HR consultancy, hoomph, unveils alarming statistics on how menopause affects women in male-dominated industries like technology. Based on a survey of 1,000 women, the report highlights critical and often overlooked challenges, calling for immediate action from businesses to help break the stigma and enhance support, while helping retain their experienced female workforce.
The report, Menopause in the workplace: Breaking the silence, highlights the significant impact of menopause on women in tech, with key findings including: 62% of women in tech report that menopause symptoms disrupt their daily work, 82% wish they had been better informed about menopause before experiencing it and 20% have considered quitting their jobs due to the effects of menopause.
This issue is particularly concerning in an industry already facing a talent shortage, and where retaining female expertise is crucial. Women bring invaluable perspectives and skills that enhance innovation and problem-solving, especially in critical areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software development.
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