Why 90 Percent of Companies Are Failing Their Most Experienced Female Workers

A quiet health crisis is catching employers completely off guard—and driving senior women out the door at the peak of their earning power.

BY KIT EATON @KITEATON

Menopause is one of those critical life phases that doesn’t really surface in the public discourse as much as it should. Like many other “sensitive” health topics, it’s sometimes hinted at, alluded to, or quietly skirted for poorly defined reasons, even though millions of women across the country are experiencing it at any one time because it’s a natural part of aging. But a new report highlights how women are demanding more of their employers at this critical juncture, even as the vast majority of companies are actually letting their menopausal staff down. The problem is a genuine missed opportunity for........

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