Should We Offer Menopause Support?
- Will singling out midlife women increase stigma?
- Do we know what our workforce wants & needs?
- What's the ROI? Can we justify the investment?
If Yes, How Do We Do It Right?
- Where do we even start?
- What approach works best?
- Do we create menopause-specific policies?
- What does training look like?
We've Solved Both. The 3H Framework™
(Healthcare, HELP, HRT & Access) Is Your Answer.
Should you? Yes—when done right, the ROI is clear.
How do you do it right? Build compassionate leaders who support everyone + optimize benefits you already have.
No stigma. No singling out. Measurable outcomes.
What's At Stake For Your Organization?
$150B
Lost globally each year
1 Billion
Women in the workforce
1 in 10
Have left work
#1 Growth
Women 45+ segment
The Right Way to Support Menopause at Work: The 3H Framework™
Evidence-based approach that addresses both the "should we?" and "how do we do it right?" questions.
Most organizations do nothing. The few that act rely on manager menopause training—which research shows produces no sustained behavioral change (Hardy et al., 2019).
The 3H Framework™ builds universal leadership capability that drives measurable retention.
HEALTHCARE
We audit your medical and pharmacy benefits, assess how they're communicated, and optimize what you already have—before investing in new solutions.
What You Get:
- Benefits analysis and formulary review
- Communications audit and strategy
- Educational resources for employees
Why It Works: 65-68% want support, only 2-6% offer it. Often it's not lack of benefits—it's lack of knowledge.
HELP
We train leaders in our 3Cs Method™ of Compassionate Accountability™—equipping them to handle all difficult conversations, not just menopause. This universal approach prevents inadvertent stigmatization.
Download the research behind the 3Cs Method™ →
What You Get:
- Compassionate Accountability™ training (the 3Cs Method™)
- Menopause 101 and allyship workshops
- Self-advocacy training for employees
Why It Works: Universal compassionate leadership reduces turnover and improves performance.
HRT & ACCESS
22 years of pharmaceutical access experience. We help organizations navigate the complex landscape of menopause therapies and optimize coverage.
What You Get:
- Formulary optimization recommendations
- Benefits team education on treatments
- Clinical education resources
Why It Works: $24.8B of menopause's $26.6B annual cost is medical. Despite HRT being the most effective treatment, usage rates remain low—leaving many women undertreated.
How We Work With You
Every engagement starts the same way.
Discovery Call
A 30-minute conversation to understand your organization, your goals, and which path is right for you.
Book Your CallThen choose your path:
Strategic Consulting
A comprehensive engagement to build lasting menopause support into your organization.
Benefits analysis, population review, listening sessions or survey
Custom roadmap grounded in the 3H Framework™
Training, advisory support, and ongoing guidance
Speaking & Training
Standalone keynotes and workshops to educate and inspire your organization.
Why this matters to your bottom line
For employees navigating the transition
Building a supportive workplace culture
All speaking engagements include complimentary access to The Menopause Vault™ for attendees.
What the Research Shows About Menopause Support at Work
Here's what the evidence tells us—and why our approach is different
The Traditional Approach:
Leaders are already overwhelmed with only 23% engaged. When organizations train leaders specifically on "managing menopausal employees," workload increases and menopause gets treated as a problem, requiring special management skills rather than universal compassionate leadership competencies.
Research shows this approach may have unintended consequences.
THE STIGMA PROBLEM
Atkinson et al., 2021; GOV.UK Review, 2025: Research shows women fear that singling out menopause through workplace programs may backfire—reinforcing perceptions that older women are "a group apart" and less capable.
Multiple studies document concerns that well-intentioned menopause policies could inadvertently increase stigma and discrimination against older female employees.
THE REAL OPPORTUNITY
Hardy, Atkinson, D'Angelo (Multiple Studies): Work environment—role clarity, psychological safety, management quality—significantly influences how menopause impacts work outcomes.
Women in supportive workplaces reported less bothersome symptoms—despite experiencing the same biological changes.
The Solution: Build Leadership Capability for Everyone
Research shows 70% of engagement is tied to management quality. When you build compassionate leaders who support ALL employees navigating life transitions, you solve menopause support—plus caregiving, chronic illness, new parenthood, and every other challenge your workforce faces.
"The Fuchsia Tent has the unique combination of organizational psychology expertise, total rewards experience, and an understanding of women's health. If you are looking for a firm to help you build or strengthen strategies, policies, and communities to support midlife women, look no further than The Fuchsia Tent."
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Common Questions
Everything you need to know about getting started
How is this different from other menopause programs?
Most programs focus on standalone manager training. Research shows this improves knowledge but produces no sustained behavioral change (Hardy et al., 2019).
We build universal compassionate leadership capability that supports all life transitions—reducing turnover 20-30% while preventing the inadvertent stigmatization that occurs when organizations single out specific populations. The 3H Framework™ combines organizational psychology with pharmaceutical expertise for measurable outcomes.
What if we're not ready for full consulting?
Start with a discovery call. We also offer speaking engagements and leadership training as standalone services. Many clients start with a keynote, then expand into consulting.
How long does implementation take?
Most organizations see measurable results within 60-90 days. We start by optimizing what you already have before recommending new investments. The 3H Framework™ is designed for practical, phased implementation.
Do we need a large budget?
No. The 3H Framework starts with a benefits audit to identify gaps. Often, organizations already have what employees need—they just don't know it exists. We maximize ROI on current investments before adding new programs.
Who is behind The Fuchsia Tent?
The Fuchsia Tent was founded by Kacy Fleming, M.A., an organizational psychologist with 22 years of biopharmaceutical leadership experience. Kacy served as Head of Global Well-Being at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, managing programs for 50,000 employees globally, and is a 3x Business Group on Health Award winner. Learn more →
