Menopause NI was founded by Siobhan Kearney to help organisations respond confidently and effectively to menopause in the workplace.

With more than 25 years' experience in senior leadership, including almost seven years as Chief Executive of a leading mental health charity, Siobhan understands the realities organisations face. Supporting employees, maintaining services, leading teams and balancing competing priorities are everyday challenges for employers.

Through her work, she recognised that many organisations wanted to support employees experiencing menopause but were often unsure where to start. They needed practical guidance, evidence-informed training and support that reflected the realities of their workplace.

Today, Menopause NI works with organisations to develop practical, evidence-informed approaches that build manager confidence, strengthen organisational capability and create workplaces where employees experiencing menopause feel understood and supported.

Menopause affects millions of women during their working lives and can influence physical health, emotional wellbeing, confidence and performance at work. While every woman's experience is different, the evidence consistently shows that menopausal symptoms can affect attendance, career decisions and workplace participation.

The Department for Work and Pensions' 2025 literature review, which examined 42 UK studies published between 2016 and 2024, concluded that there is "considerable evidence" that menopausal symptoms can impair women's confidence and wellbeing at work and, for some, their ability to do their jobs effectively. The review also found that workplace support remains inconsistent, many women are reluctant to seek support because of stigma, and the economic cost of menopause-related unemployment is estimated at around £1.5 billion each year, with additional costs associated with sickness absence and reduced productivity. 

Research by Balance, based on a survey of more than 3,800 women across the UK, highlights the personal impact that menopause can have on working lives:

• 99% said menopause had negatively affected their career. 
• 59% had taken time off work because of their symptoms. 
• 21% had chosen not to apply for a promotion. 
• 19% had reduced their working hours. 
• 12% had left a job because of menopause. 
• 60% reported that their workplace offered no menopause support. 

The CIPD's Menopause in the Workplace research reinforces these findings from an employer perspective. It found that 67% of women said their menopausal symptoms had a negative impact at work, 53% had been unable to attend work because of their symptoms, and 27% believed menopause had negatively affected their career progression.

Together, these findings demonstrate that supporting employees experiencing menopause is not simply about wellbeing. It is about enabling experienced employees to remain engaged, supporting managers to respond confidently and helping organisations retain valuable skills, knowledge and experience.

Research consistently shows that the right workplace support can make a meaningful difference to employees' experiences and help organisations retain valuable skills and experience.

Our mission is to help organisations translate that evidence into practical action.

We work alongside employers to develop approaches that reflect their culture, workforce and priorities, recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Through consultancy, training and the Menopause ChangeMaker® Workplace Programme, we help organisations build the confidence and capability to support employees experiencing menopause and create workplaces where people can continue to contribute and thrive.

There is no single approach to supporting menopause in the workplace.

Every organisation starts from a different place. Some are developing support for the first time, while others are looking to strengthen manager confidence, review existing arrangements or embed menopause more effectively within their wellbeing and people strategies.

That's why we begin by understanding your organisation, your workforce and your priorities before recommending the most appropriate approach.

Our support is practical, evidence-informed and tailored to your organisation, helping you build confidence, develop capability and implement meaningful workplace support that is proportionate, achievable and sustainable.

Our services include:

• Workplace menopause awareness training 
• Manager and leader development 
• Menopause ChangeMaker® Workplace Programme 
• Consultancy and organisational support 
• Practical resources and guidance 

Whether you're taking your first steps or building on existing work, we're here to help you create a workplace where employees experiencing menopause feel understood, supported and able to continue contributing their skills and experience.