A new global ISO standard will be launched in 2026 that makes women's health a workplace issue. Part of the standard covers menopause.

 

Menopause Action Plan is a model developed to enable workplaces to actively and structuredly work to reduce sick leave rates with a focus on women 40 plus, i.e. women in pre-menopause. A model developed to facilitate.

 

HORMONES AFFECT STRESS REGULATION

A new Swedish study published in January 2026 shows that low estrogen and poor sleep affect our stress regulation. In other words, increased knowledge about these mechanisms could prevent premenopausal women from becoming exhausted and on sick leave.

 

PURPOSE

The aim is to help workplaces increase awareness and understanding of how premenopause can be mistaken for fatigue. A Menopause Action Plan combines HR coaching, training and policy making.

 

HOW THE MENOPAUSE ACTION PLAN WORKS

• Introductory HR coaching - practical introductory support for HR and management regarding training and policy work.

• Training programs for employees/management.

• Menopause policy - a ready-made template and guidance for quickly introducing a structure ready to be integrated into work environment work.

CASE

Menopause Action Plan makes workplaces more sustainable and is aimed at HR and management who want to support their employees, improve the work environment and reduce sick leave/strengthen retention in the long term through clear processes. The work on menopause issues strengthens the employer's work within both SAM and DEI.