Case Study 13 Aster Group UK – Embedding Menopause in Inclusive Workplace Culture
Initiated: 2021 (Ongoing)
Provider: Aster Group UK
Target Group: Employees experiencing menopause, with organisation-wide awareness for all staff and managers
Goal: To increase menopause awareness across the organisation, reduce stigma, and strengthen workplace support through integrated training, open dialogue, and policy development. Key Actions
Identified knowledge and support gaps via internal needs assessment
Designed and delivered menopause awareness training for all staff
Rolled out targeted training for managers to enable accommodations and empathetic leadership
Launched awareness campaigns and internal communications on menopause challenges and support
Encouraged open conversations and feedback from employees
Integrated menopause insights into broader inclusivity policies Impact
Increased understanding of menopause-related challenges among staff and leadership
Strengthened support systems led to greater job satisfaction and retention among menopausal employees
Fostered a more open, stigma-free workplace culture Lesson Learned
Manager-specific training is crucial for building a supportive culture from the top down
Normalising menopause conversations increases employee confidence and engagement
Digital or on-demand resources could improve accessibility and sustainability Success Factors
Leadership commitment to inclusivity and wellbeing
Tailored training addressing both employee and managerial needs
Safe environment that promotes discussion of health-related challenges
Integration with ongoing policy review and employee feedback systems Sustainability
Ongoing training, review cycles, and inclusive policy development
Resources allocated for education, wellness, and flexible work
Social commitment to open dialogue and normalisation of menopause at work
Environmental design that supports wellbeing (e.g. flexible scheduling, wellness programs)
