How Mott MacDonald Supports Women's Health in the Workplace: Menopause, Pregnancy Loss, and Flexible Working

Women's health challenges at work, menopause, pregnancy loss, flexible working, often go unsupported. Here's how Mott MacDonald is changing that.

At Mott MacDonald, we want everyone to feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout every stage of their life. Women’s health has historically been under‑discussed in workplaces, which can leave people feeling isolated or unsure where to seek help. We’re committed to changing that by creating a culture where women’s health is recognised, genuinely prioritised, and openly supported.

From menopause and menstrual health to pregnancy loss and flexible working, here’s a look at how we’re supporting our people and building a more inclusive environment for all.

Menopause & Women's Health Support

Navigating menopause and other women’s health challenges can be physically and emotionally demanding. We offer a range of accessible and expert-backed support options:

Peppy App: Specialist Expertise On-Demand

• Available to all UK employees, Peppy provides one‑to‑one chats with menopause experts, virtual consultations, live events, and high-quality information. Whether someone is managing symptoms, supporting a partner, or simply seeking clarity, Peppy offers fast and confidential guidance.

Henpicked Membership

• As members of Henpicked, we benefit from expert resources focused on menopause in the workplace.

Guidance for Managers & Awareness for All

• We equip managers with practical resources to help them confidently support colleagues experiencing menopause or other health-related needs. Employees can also access awareness materials designed to normalise conversations and reduce stigma around women’s health at work.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Our 24/7 EAP provides confidential counselling, coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families. It’s there for anyone needing help navigating personal, physical, or mental wellbeing challenges.

Pregnancy & Baby Loss Support

Pregnancy or baby loss can be deeply distressing, and no one should experience it without compassionate support. We offer:

• Practical and sensitive guidance for employees and managers
• Clear signposting to trusted external organisations
• Internal resources designed to acknowledge the physical and emotional impact
• Space, understanding, and dignity during a profoundly difficult time

Our commitment is to support people however they need, without assumptions or timelines.

A Strong & Compassionate Wellbeing Community

We’re proud to have Wellbeing Champions across the business who raise awareness of available resources and signpost colleagues to support services. Their presence helps ensure no one feels alone when they need help.

Employees can also join our peer networks, including:

• Women in Motts
• Parents and Carers Group

These communities offer connection, advocacy, and shared experiences that strengthen wellbeing and belonging.

Flexible Working & Psychological Safety

Real support isn’t just about resources — it’s about creating the conditions where people feel safe and empowered to use them.

We support this by:

• Offering flexible working options where needed
• Encouraging open, judgement-free conversations about health
• Promoting psychological safety across teams
• Offering reasonable adjustments tailored to individual needs

Everyone’s experience is unique, so we take a human-led, personalised approach to support.

Final Thoughts

Supporting women’s health is essential to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. By offering specialist tools, compassionate guidance, community networks, and education for allies, we’re building a culture rooted in empathy, understanding, and inclusion.

And we’ll continue evolving our support so every woman - at every stage of life and work - feels valued, respected, and empowered.