Talktalk is allowing women to claim the cost of menopause medication on expenses in an attempt to retain talented older staff.
Tristia Harrison (CEO) told The Mail Sunday that she had informed her staff that hormone replacement therapy will be covered by the company. It is a procedure that relieves symptoms of menopause.
Menopause is a condition that affects women aged 45 to 55 after their period stops and when fertility ceases. The symptoms can include headaches, hot flushes, pain in the joints, nausea, and memory loss.
A prescription for HRT costs £9.35, or £18.70 if a woman needs two types of hormones.
Talktalk allows women to deduct the costs of their menopause medications from expenses. This is an effort to keep older employees (stock photo)
Ms. Harrison, 48, stated that she is working to retain women in the workforce longer, after research showed many menopausal women end up cutting their hours or leaving the job due to debilitating side effect.
A survey of 3,800 women last month found 99 per cent believed menopausal symptoms or perimenopause – the transitionary period before – led to a negative impact on their careers.
Louise Newson conducted the survey and found that 59% had been forced to miss work as a result of their conditions.
Tristia (48) stated that she is working to ensure women remain in the workforce longer. She did this after research showed many women around her age, who are often forced out of work or cut back due to debilitating side effect.