Invisible No More: Supporting Women's Workforce Participation During Menopause

Menopause is an overlooked workforce and economic challenge driving productivity loss, presenteeism, and the premature exit of experienced mid-career women, while employers lack actionable solutions. We propose a Michigan-based employer pilot deploying low-cost, evidence-based practices and a shared, data-informed alignment tool connecting women, clinicians, and employers. Designed for rapid adoption, it delivers measurable retention and engagement gains and a replicable, employer-ready model for durable culture and systems change that strengthens economic resilience for all.