HR Press - Could Workplace Dress Codes Be Making Menopause Symptoms Harder to Manage?

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Publisher: HR Press · Published: August 10, 2026 · Accessed: August 27, 2026

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Researcher Zoe Shaughnessy is running fashion-psychology research (with Henpicked's Menopause Friendly membership) on how workplace uniforms, dress codes and appearance expectations interact with menopausal experiences - physical comfort, identity, performance, inclusion and psychological wellbeing.
The research is recruiting employed people experiencing perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause symptoms, including those in leadership.
HR teams reviewing dress codes and uniform policies may need to consider layering flexibility and fabric choices as part of menopause support.