Case Study 8 Santander UK – Menopause Support Strategy

Real-World Case Studies: Menopause and The Workplace

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• Initiated: 2020 (Ongoing)
• Provider: Santander UK
• Target Group: All employees, with a focus on staff experiencing menopause
• Goal: To increase menopause awareness, destigmatise discussion, and provide direct support through education, peer networks, and professional resources.
  Key Actions
• Launched internal communications to normalise menopause conversations
• Delivered educational sessions and developed symptom management resources
• Established peer support groups and access to professional medical guidance
• Created internal menopause awareness materials for managers and staff
  Impact
• Increased employee confidence discussing menopause at work
• Internal surveys showed improved perceptions of workplace support
• Enhanced well being reported by menopausal employees
  Lesson Learned
• Education alone is not enough; ongoing dialogue and peer connection are essential
• Resources should extend beyond employees to include family and support networks
• Holistic, culturally sensitive approaches strengthen engagement
  Success Factors
• Senior leadership commitment to wellbeing and inclusion
• Budget allocated for training and resource development
• An inclusive internal culture supporting open dialogue
• Focus on physical comfort in the working environment
  Sustainability
• Menopause support integrated into long-term HR policy frameworks
• Ongoing internal campaigns maintain visibility and normalisation
• Regular review ensures cost-effective and responsive programme evolution
• Facility adjustments made to support physical wellbeing (e.g., ventilation, rest areas)

esents examples from diverse organisations across sectors, countries, and legal contexts that have taken action to support employees through menopause. These case studies highlight how real-world strategies, ranging from policy development to leadership training, are being used to create more menopause-inclusive workplaces.

Why Case Studies?
Understanding how employers are responding to menopause in practice helps illustrate what effective support can look like. These examples offer insight into what works, what challenges arise, and how different organisational settings adapt strategies to their context. They also demonstrate the wider impact of menopause inclusion on retention, wellbeing, and equity.

Focus Areas:

• Menopause-specific policy development and flexible working practices
• Manager training and leadership commitment
• Employee-led networks and peer support groups
• Awareness campaigns and internal communications
• Integration into broader D&I and wellbeing strategies
• Sustainability through evaluation, feedback, and adaptation