{"id":541,"date":"2025-06-12T12:29:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidvocabulary.com\/?p=541"},"modified":"2025-07-11T10:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T10:08:28","slug":"how-to-get-ahead-of-the-heatwave-make-your-workplace-menopause-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidvocabulary.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/how-to-get-ahead-of-the-heatwave-make-your-workplace-menopause-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Ahead Of The Heatwave & Make Your Workplace Menopause-Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By<\/i> Dr Haleema Sheikh, a specialist in integrative women\u2019s health and bioidentical hormone balancing for the <\/i>Marion Gluck Clinic<\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

As summer temperatures soar, so do the challenges faced by people going through menopause, particularly in the workplace. Hot flushes, fatigue, brain fog, and mood fluctuations can be difficult enough to manage on their own. Add stifling heat, poor ventilation, and lack of understanding from colleagues, and a difficult experience can quickly become unbearable.<\/p>\n

Rising temperatures don\u2019t just increase physical discomfort, they can amplify symptoms, reduce concentration, and even lead to higher rates of absenteeism. For businesses, failing to recognise and respond to this intersection of climate and health is not just a wellbeing issue\u2014it\u2019s a productivity and retention risk.<\/p>\n

The good news? With a few thoughtful, hormone-aware adjustments, organisations can create workplaces that are more comfortable, inclusive, and resilient during the summer months and beyond.<\/p>\n

Why Menopause Deserves a Place on the Workplace Agenda<\/b><\/p>\n

Menopause is a natural phase of life that typically affects individuals between 45 and 55, although symptoms can begin earlier. Around 13 million people in the UK are currently peri- or post-menopausal<\/a>, this demographic makes up a significant portion of the workforce.<\/p>\n

Despite its prevalence, menopause has long been underacknowledged in workplace policies. Research by the Fawcett Society found that one in ten women have left a job due to menopause symptoms<\/a>. These numbers are likely to rise if workplaces don\u2019t adapt to climate change\u2019s impact on thermal comfort and employee health.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Heatwave Effect on Menopause Symptoms<\/b><\/p>\n

Summer heat can worsen key menopausal symptoms, including:<\/p>\n