9 in 10 Women Would Stay Longer With Employers That Support Midlife Health
Flexible schedules and paid mental health days named top ways to support midlife women in the workplace.
27 February 2026
This article is taken from the Spring/Summer 2026 issue
of Think Global People magazine
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A new study from LiveCareer UK®, a trusted online CV builder, reveals that meaningful menopause and midlife health support could be one of the most effective retention strategies for today’s workforce. According to the Midlife Divide Report, 91% of women say they would be more likely to stay with an employer that actively supports midlife health needs. Flexible schedules (58%), mental health days (56%), and more women in leadership roles (54%) were ranked as the most impactful forms of support.
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