In recent years, businesses have made considerable progress in creating a more receptive and inclusive working environment for their staff. From improved provision of flexible working, to shared parental leave and the increasingly transparent way that mental health has become part of the conversation, there is much to feel positive about. But one natural part of life that affects around half the workforce has remained broadly unaddressed until now.

Menopause has been left out of the conversation because it remains, in the main, misunderstood — taboo even. Easily dismissed as simply ‘hot flushes’, the physical and mental impact of this deeply personal transition has a profound impact on women, and for some it comes at a time when they are poised to join the ranks of senior leadership or increase their management responsibilities.