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Work It - Why the silent strain of menopause in the workplace is too costly to ignore

Work It - Why the silent strain of menopause in the workplace is too costly to ignore

CNA21-07-2025
Brain fog, insomnia, mood swings – many women brush aside these symptoms of menopause, thinking it's just stress. Senior HR leader Julie Lee, shares how the biological changes affected her career and explains why companies need to rethink their policies to retain talent.
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