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How to make work menopause-friendly: don't think of it as a problem to be managed

  • Written by Kathleen Riach, Associate Professor in Management, Monash University
How to make work menopause-friendly: don't think of it as a problem to be managedStressful work environments can exacerbate menopausal symptoms. Women who enjoy higher levels of support, on the other hand, report lower levels of menopausal symptoms.rawpixel / Unsplash , CC BY

For many, menopause conjures up feelings of embarrassment, hot flushes, mood swings and sleep disturbance. It doesn’t usually conjure up thoughts...

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