"Silent Absenteeism & the menopause"
in the workplace
"the menopause" for managers
Those who understand the menopause in the workplace better understand what employees need to remain healthy, engaged, and employable. This workshop offers more than just superficial inspiration; it provides knowledge, language, and tools for managers who truly want to make a difference. For leaders who want to turn a taboo into an asset.
Management Book of the Year 2026
In this interactive lecture or workshop, board members, policymakers, HR, and managers learn how the menopause affects the workplace and what concrete steps they can take to break the silence, increase work capacity, and reduce absenteeism.
Based on Silent Absenteeism, management book of the year 2026.
The solution
This workshop provides a clear and accessible insight into exactly what the menopause and perimenopause are, the impact hormonal changes can have on daily functioning, and why this topic is becoming increasingly relevant for organizations committed to sustainable employability, inclusion, and strong leadership.
Filip De Groeve clarifies why the menopause is not just a health issue, but also a leadership issue. When employees do not feel safe discussing the signs, the risk of silent absenteeism increases. Silent Absenteeism, based on the book of the same name by Filip De Groeve and Anneke Valk.
Managers should not become healthcare providers, but they can play a crucial role in recognition, openness, and support.
Who is it for?
This masterclass is suitable for:
- board members;
- managers;
- HR professionals;
- Policymakers;
- Management Teams;
- organizations that want to invest in women’s health, inclusion, psychological safety, and absenteeism prevention.
Filip is a well-known speaker at
Ideas
During this interactive lecture or workshop, participants gain insight into:
- what the menopause and perimenopause can mean physically, mentally, and professionally;
- how menopausal symptoms can affect performance, work capacity, and absenteeism;
- why many women remain silent about this at work;
- how to implement policy without stigma;
- how to use the 3W method to take clear steps to reduce the impact of the menopause, from workplace adjustments to career insight.
Participants improve their skills and practice with:
- correct conversational techniques regarding taboo subjects in the private sphere
- sharpening empathetic communication and strengthening charisma
- communication techniques that create more understanding
"silent absenteeism" Practicalities
- The Silent Absenteeism workshop for managers lasts a minimum of 1 hour, ideally half a day.
- Personal requirements are taken into account.
- Maximum of 20 people in workshop format
- Unlimited number of participants for interactive lectures or webinars
- Dutch, English, or French
- Filip can provide this workshop alone or together with Anneke Valk
This interactive lecture on silent absenteeism helps organizations to:
- make the menopause discussable in a respectful and professional manner;
- strengthen managers in their roles;
- recognize signs of overload and dropout earlier;
- make absenteeism prevention more concrete;
- allow experienced employees to grow within organizations;
- translate inclusion and health tangibly into leadership.
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