White Papers
Have the Ground Rules Changed?
Menopause is trending. From financial institutions to local councils to SMEs, every week seemingly heralds a new press story celebrating the launch of another company menopause initiative.
So why the rise to prominence? Why are organisations championing menopause in the workplace and how are they justifying it from a business perspective?
Published June 2021
Why Menopause Matters at Work
This paper addresses the low levels of knowledge with regards to menopause and work and explores the business context as to why menopause is relevant in the workplace.
Understand the challenges faced in the workplace by those experiencing symptoms and gain insights into how leading organisations are fostering a menopause inclusive environment.
Published 2020
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Pause for Thought
Discover the latest industry trends, research and best practice to help you create a positive and supportive culture where it’s ok to talk about menopause in the workplace.
Case Studies
MENOPAUSE AT WORK CASE STUDY: Kirklees Council
MENOPAUSE AT WORK CASE STUDY: Aster Group
I chatted to Helen Haddon, Senior HR Partner responsible for Wellbeing at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service about the importance of engaging with key stakeholders. We also chatted about the complexities and different needs for operational v non operational staff plus why menopause should be an option in your absence management system.
I chatted to Tracy Guyan, Senior Programme Manager at Baillie Gifford about how talking about her personal experience of menopause quickly led to a firmwide initiative that got everyone talking about menopause. Plus how involving their Comms and Creative Media team meant menopause was seen as an inclusive topic from the outset
I chatted to Alison Monkhouse about how Kirklees Council have created a comfortable workplace culture where it’s ok to talk about menopause. We discussed the importance of senior sponsorship, creating a safe space for people to share stories and receiving the Inclusive Employers Bronze Standard Award.
I chatted to Julie Cridland about how Aster Group went from not even mentioning the M word 18 months ago to winning a REBA Employee Wellbeing Award for their fantastic work around the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of colleagues – and menopause featuring heavily in their submission.
A Whistlestop Tour of Why Menopause Matters at Work
MENOPAUSE AT WORK 2018 SURVEY REPORT
I collected quantitive and qualitative data across a range of sectors to establish:
- If women working through menopause experience difficulties in the workplace.
- What resources and training organisations currently have in place.
- How comfortable women felt talking about menopause at work.
Who wants to talk about vaginas at work?!
Menopause isn’t an easy topic to discuss particularly the more personal details with regards to vaginal dryness, flooding or incontinence. However, these difficulties aren’t unusual, and you may find yourself better able to cope if you talk to others who are experiencing the same
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