Perimenopause and menopause can affect sleep, concentration, temperature regulation, energy, mood, and other aspects of working life—often during an employee’s most experienced and influential career years. Yet many employers remain unsure how to respond when symptoms create workplace barriers or an employee asks for support.

Designed for employers, HR professionals, executives, people managers, benefits teams, and workplace wellbeing leaders, this practical 90-minute webinar explores how organizations can respond with clarity, consistency, and respect.

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand the workplace impact of perimenopause and menopause

• Recognize potential barriers without diagnosing employees

• Respond appropriately to sensitive conversations and requests for support

• Protect employee privacy and avoid common leadership mistakes

• Consider practical workplace adjustments

• Evaluate accommodation procedures, manager training, benefits, and employee communications

• Prepare for Illinois’ Menopause Equity and Care Act

• Build a focused 30–60–90 day organizational action plan

The session includes realistic workplace scenarios, manager-ready language, an organizational readiness framework, and an employer-focused overview of Illinois Public Act 104-0793.

The goal is equitable access to contribution, support, and professional opportunity.

Who should attend: HR and benefits professionals, executives, people managers, employee-relations teams, legal and compliance partners, and workplace wellbeing leaders.

Duration: 90 minutes

This webinar provides general workplace education and does not constitute legal or medical advice.

***The Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act, Public Act 104-0793 was approved August 7, 2026. Workplace provisions begin January 1, 2027, while insurance provisions begin January 1, 2028.

Sources: Illinois General Assembly and the Illinois Lieutenant Governor’s Office