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Title Menopause in workplace is ‘taboo’ and a damper on promotion – report Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Irish Independent Media type Print Duration/Length/Size 500 words Country/Territory Ireland Date 18/10/24 Description Menopause remains a hidden taboo in the workplace and a deterrent to women going for promotion, a new study reveals today.
The study ‘Menopause in the workplace’ is based on surveys of public sector workers in Ireland, and was carried out by academics in University of Galway and University College Cork.
The findings have been released to mark World Menopause Day.Producer/Author Eilish O'Regan Persons Maeve O'Sullivan, Elaine O'Brien Title Menopause in workplace is ‘taboo’ and a damper on promotion – report Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Irish Independent Media type Print Country/Territory Ireland Date 18/10/24 Description Menopause remains a hidden taboo in the workplace and a deterrent to women going for promotion, a new study reveals today. The study ‘Menopause in the workplace’ is based on surveys of public sector workers in Ireland, and was carried out by academics in University of Galway and University College Cork. The findings have been released to mark World Menopause Day.
Almost 1,000 people ,including 835 women and 151 men, from five public sector organisations in Ireland completed an online survey. Findings showed that 68pc of people who took the survey stated that menopause was not spoken about in their workplace, and 8pc viewed it as a taboo subject. Some 75pc didn't know if their company had a menopause policy, and 29pc of line managers do not feel equipped to discuss menopause and offer support.Producer/Author Irish Independent Persons Maeve O'Sullivan, Elaine O'Brien