Brewers Decorator Centres announced on July 1, 2026 that it had been awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation, a workplace standard run by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace. The accreditation followed an independent panel review of evidence across five pillars: culture, policies and practices, training, engagement and working environment.
Brewers Decorator Centres was founded by Clement Brewer in 1904 and now operates online and through more than 241 locations nationwide. The company says it employs more than 1,300 people, and its managers have an average long service of 20 years.
People director Jane Clifford said the goal was to make colleagues comfortable discussing menopause and to give them guidance they can return to when they need it. Deborah Garlick, chief executive and founder of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, said Brewers listened to colleagues, secured visible senior leader commitment and used evidence to shape action across a widely dispersed workforce.
On World Menopause Day, the company said it was “on the path” to becoming a menopause-friendly employer and launched a menopause quiz to encourage learning and conversation. Its careers site says Brewers is committed to supporting colleagues through menopause and those supporting others through menopause.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission says menopause and perimenopause symptoms may be protected under age and sex discrimination law, including harassment and victimisation. It says menopause action plans were voluntary from April 2026 and are expected to become mandatory for employers with 250 or more employees from spring 2027.
The UK government says menopause symptoms can significantly affect career progression and cites research showing one in 10 women who work during the menopause leave their jobs because of symptoms. CIPD found that 27% of women with menopause symptoms thought menopause had harmed their career progression, while 17% had considered leaving work because of a lack of support and 6% had already left.