Menopause and Perimenopause in the Modern Workplace: Law, Ethics, and the Leadership Imperative

Menopause and Perimenopause in the Modern Workplace: Law, Ethics, and the Leadership Imperative
How purpose-driven leadership sustains fairness, retains talent, and strengthens organizations.

March 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time | Virtual Delivery

Menopause is a universal physiological transition that affects a significant portion of the professional workforce. Nearly half of working Canadians over 40 experience menopause. Fewer than one in five workplaces offer support. Research from the Menopause Foundation of Canada shows it affects performance and confidence for most, with one in ten leaving the workforce early—costing organizations valuable experience and trust. Yet most organizations treat menopause as invisible—leaving leaders to make decisions without the knowledge or frameworks they need to manage performance, fairness, and credibility responsibly.

When handled poorly, menopause can lead to avoidable loss of experienced professionals, flawed assessments, and reputational damage. When handled well, it becomes a measure of ethical leadership and institutional maturity.

This timely and critical discussion examines menopause as a case study in Leadership, Ethics, and Vision—a predictable, manageable transition that requires informed, ethical response. Gain the clarity, language, and tools you need to manage menopause-related workplace issues with professionalism, fairness, and confidence.

Join our experts to improve your ability to:

• Understand the physiological, cognitive, and emotional realities that can influence professional performance.
• Recognize when workplace responses—or silence—can create inequity or legal risk.
• Apply ethical, legal, and procedural standards that safeguard both people and integrity.
• Strengthen trust, retention, and reputation through knowledge-based leadership and governance.