Menopause Action Plans – what employers need to know

Facilitated by Henpicked

The Employment Rights Bill, published on 2 July, puts menopause action plans firmly on the workplace agenda. The Government’s roadmap sets out a phased approach, with action plans introduced on a voluntary basis from April 2026, becoming a requirement for employers in 2027.

This event will help you understand what this means for your organisation and what you can do now to get ahead. We’ll cover:

• What the Bill says about menopause action plans and the broader employment reforms
• What a menopause action plan looks like in practice
• Practical steps to prepare, demonstrate leadership and support your colleagues

Join us to ensure your organisation is informed, prepared and ready to lead the way.

About the facilitators

Deborah Garlick

Deborah Garlick, CEO of the award-winning Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, has been instrumental in advancing menopause and menstruation awareness and support since 2016. Her team has guided thousands of employers in implementing essential training and policies. In 2023, Deborah expanded her mission globally, co-founding Menopause Friendly Australia and launching in the US.

She established Menopause Friendly Membership and Accreditation, the only evidence-based membership with independent accreditation, setting a recognised standard for workplace inclusivity. Deborah also received an award from the BSI for helping create menopause and menstruation guidance, raising the bar for employer best practice.

Through the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards and comprehensive training programs, Deborah celebrates and equips organisations to create supportive environments. As a prominent advocate, she frequently shares her insights in the media and remains a leading force in promoting workplace inclusivity for menopausal and menstruating individuals worldwide.

Sally Leech

Sally Leech is a Director of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, The Menopause Friendly Accreditation and The Menstruation Friendly Accreditation. Henpicked have been working with UK-wide and international organisations for over 10 years to make it easier for them to introduce the right training, policies and practices to raise awareness, education and support organisations in becoming menopause friendly and now menstruation friendly.

Prior to re-qualifying as a Women’s Health Coach, Sally held several senior management positions in Human Resources. She has combined this expertise in her work with Henpicked, focusing on breaking the taboo of menopause and now menstruation and menstrual health within the workplace and raising awareness for employers, managers and colleagues.