91% of women would stay longer with employers that support midlife health – LiveCareer UK
Flexible schedules were highlighted by 58% of women as the most helpful support, followed by 56% who wanted paid leave or mental health days.
91% of women said they would stay longer with employers that supported their midlife health, according to the Midlife Divide Report from LiveCareer UK.
Flexible schedules were highlighted by 58% of women as the most helpful support, followed by 56% who wanted paid leave or mental health days.
More women in leadership roles were chosen by 54%.
Other options included manager training on menopause at 37%, health insurance covering menopause care at 25%, and peer groups or safe spaces at 8%.
Jasmine Escalera, career expert at LiveCareer UK, said: “Menopause shouldn’t be a career limiter.
“When organisations normalise the conversation and provide meaningful support, they’re not just helping women, they’re protecting their leadership pipeline and building a stronger, more inclusive culture.”
Over two thirds said both gender and age made a difference to how seriously their health concerns were taken at work.
Gender alone was picked by 22%, and 8% said age was the main factor.
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