Menopause is a time of transition when women’s lives and responsibilities are changing. It can be a good opportunity to take stock, reassess the work-life balance and re-evaluate priorities. It can be uncomfortable for women, to put their own needs first, but addressing symptoms of menopause can be life changing.
Each of the four countries within the UK has legislative framework to support menopause at work. Employers are required to have a clearly defined policy that normalises menopause and creates a supportive environment for staff to recognise symptoms, access help and make reasonable adjustments to enable staff to thrive. Policies should outline the training and education for managers and the strategies they have in place to support staff. This may include introducing Menopause Workshops which of or menopause Small Group Consultations for Managers or employees with symptoms who need further support.
Simple adjustments at work can have an enormous impact on employee performance. The specific adjustments will depend on the needs of the person and should be balanced with service requirements, Workshops and Small Group Consultations can ensure that all staff are aware of how the organisation is supporting them and how they can support each other.
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Organisations have worked with me to formulate a tailored made workshop for their employees to explore the Menopause Jigsaw but sometimes smaller Group consultations are beneficial for those who need a little more support for their symptoms. These sessions are also beneficial for Line Managers to ensure they can identify how to support their staff.
Group workshops have been successfully run for small organisation who already have a Menopause Awareness Policy in place but want to provide that extra support for their employees.
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