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SUMMARY:Menopause and andropause in the workplace: implications for emplo
 yees and employers
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to a number of high profile celebrities speaking out a
 bout their personal experiences\, there is an increased awareness within
  society and in the workplaces around the potential effects of menopause
 . Changes in mood and mental health (eg\, anxiety\, mood swings\, low se
 lf-esteem)\, headaches\, reduced concentration\, brain fog\, fatigue and
  insomnia are some of the symptoms that may affect workplace productivit
 y\, attendance and relationships. Previously\, these issues were conside
 red to be a personal matter but with the increased awareness of the effe
 cts menopause and andropause may have for employees in the workplace and
  supported by recent case law\, it is now obvious that employers are nav
 igating a legal landscape which includes potential claims of sex\, age a
 nd disability discrimination (including the potential obligation to make
  reasonable adjustments). Employers failure to address menopause and and
 ropause issues may result in litigation\, reputational damage and a toxi
 c workplace culture. But what proactive steps can employers take to miti
 gate the risks of claims and improve retention\, engagement and wellbein
 g in the workplace?\n
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