Australian workplaces rated as ‘menopause friendly’ on flimsy grounds, inquiry told
16-05-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com

Australian workplaces rated as ‘menopause friendly’ on flimsy grounds, inquiry told

Companies are using training and accreditation services but there is a lack of evidence about which interventions really work, submissions sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastCompanies are accrediting workplaces as “menopause friendly” without using any strong evidence in their processes, according to leading women’s health organisations and doctors who say women must have input into a
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