Case Study 3

Case Study 3: ADM – Menopause Support in the Workplace

• Initiated: 2022 (pilot) – Expanded in 2023 – Ongoing
• Provider: ADM (in partnership with Peppy Health)
• Target Group: Midlife employees in both office and frontline (factory/plant) roles across the UK and EU
• Goal: To improve retention, wellbeing, and productivity by providing accessible menopause support, reducing stigma, and embedding menopause within ADM’s broader health and inclusion strategy.
  Key Actions
• Conducted internal surveys and focus groups to identify unmet needs and stigma-related barriers
• Partnered with Peppy Health to launch app-based menopause support (confidential access to specialists, webinars, resources)
• Delivered internal campaigns and manager training to build awareness and sensitivity
• Established peer support networks and menopause champions across sites
• Used feedback from pilot sites to scale the programme across the UK and EU
• Integrated menopause into long-term wellbeing and EDI strategies
  Impact
• 100% of pilot participants reported greater confidence in managing menopause at work
• Stigma reduced; staff more willing to seek support
• Increased retention among midlife women; positive feedback from managers and staff
• Cited by Business in the Community as best practice in manufacturing and STEM
  Lesson Learned
• Confidential, digital access works well for shift-based, male-dominated environments
• Peer networks enhance cultural change and ongoing engagement
• Need for tailored resources for non-desk workers and greater balance between digital and in-person support
  Success Factors
• Strong leadership endorsement and HR investment
• Collaboration with specialist partners (e.g. Peppy Health)
• Integration with existing wellbeing and EDI frameworks
• Ongoing feedback and responsiveness to different workforce needs
  Sustainability
• Embedded in company-wide wellbeing and inclusion strategy
• Continued funding for digital and peer support channels
• Adaptability to diverse work environments and countries
• Ongoing monitoring of engagement and organisational impact