How did you start the menopause conversation? At Aster we know one of our key strengths are our people and this includes playing a role in recognising the importance of good mental health. In 2018 we signed an employer pledge with Time to Change cementing our commitment to change [...]
Getting your words muddled up, losing your train of thought mid sentence, missing appointments, forgetting peoples names…sound familiar? Brain fog and poor concentration are two of the top symptoms which cause difficulty for women working through menopause. The good news is you can reboot your brain. Here are my [...]
There is no health without mental health. Menopause effects your emotional wellbeing as well as your physical wellbeing so does that make it a mental health issue? It can certainly feel that way when seemingly overnight you become extremely forgetful and encounter difficulty articulating the simplest of ideas. Your [...]
We all know the gender pay gap isn’t simply about pay. Yes its too often true women are paid less than their male colleagues in an equitable role. However, the key issue is that, while numbers are on the rise, too few women hold the type of senior positions [...]
I think it’s important you introduce menopause into your organisation as an inclusive topic - it’s crucial the men and younger women are involved in the conversation too. However the women who are actually experiencing symptoms will benefit from some very specific support. And there are things you can [...]
