about caring is that until you experience it as a person you don t necessarily understand the gravity of the role. you know, it s like trying to explain the colour purple to someone who can t see. and viewers on bbc world news can see more of that on talking business with aaron heslehurst this weekend. the times are on your screen now with the first airing at 2330gmt on saturday. today is world menopause day. low awareness amongst employers about the menopause is causing thousands of women each year to be absent from work, with 12% of women resigning due to their symptoms and a lack of understanding from their workplace. according to employment specialists at law firm irwin mitchell, the problem is likely to get worse unless policies are changed and women feel supported. joining me now isjenny arrowsmith, employment partner at irwin mitchell. welcome to you. thanks for being with us. how bad is this