Increase employee retention, improve performance, reduce sickness and absence by making menopause at work a subject that no one is afraid or embarrassed to talk about. Joyful menopause training for managers really works.
it is also an issue for the workplace as it can directly affect employee wellbeing, performance and retention of experienced members of staff.
With an estimated six million women experiencing menopausal symptoms whilst working in the UK, many organisations are witnessing their experienced employees struggling in silence.
For some women their menopausal symptoms are impacting productivity and leading to increased absenteeism.
Often managers are unsure how to approach the topic and how to best support employees who are struggling with their symptoms.
Without clear guidance, organisations are at risk of losing experience and talent and are more vulnerable to legal challenges and potential HR grievances.
The NHS are advocating businesses to support menopause. The have published a guidance for NHS staff to help them. Check out their article here about menopause support in the workplace, Joyful Menopause can help you too provide genuine ‘hands on’ support and continuation in that support for your staff.
Our menopause support in the workplace is designed for organisations who wish to take a proactive, inclusive and informed approach. Users of our menopause support include:
Clear and easy to understand education on the menopause for your workforce including:
Practical training for managers to help build confidence around the menopause including:
Practical training for individuals in the workforce who act as a point of contact and safe space for colleagues, providing further resources and support. Menopause Champions can help organisations to improve inclusivity and retain staff. Menopause Champion training is more detailed and includes:
A 1:1 mentoring service for employees who are experiencing more severe menopausal symptoms and challenges at work. The mentoring program involves:
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We can help you to create or improve a practical and clear menopause workplace policy which is:
As well as proving training we also perform the role of a menopause workplace consultant for your organisation to:
As well as creating awareness and education around the menopause, we also provide a strategic and structured approach to menopause support in the workplace which can include:
An initial consultation to gain an understanding of your organisation and the challenges you are facing including the goals you would like to set.
Workplace assessment to identify any gaps in knowledge and support.
Tailored programme design creating a menopause support plan which is specific to your organisation.
Delivery via training sessions, workshops, policy design and help in implementation.
Ongoing Consultancy to ensure continuous improvement and long term impact of your learnings.
Menopause support in the workplace involves providing employees and managers with education, training and practical guidance to help individuals experiencing menopausal symptoms be able to continue working comfortably and effectively.
Menopause is increasingly being recognised as a critical workplace issue across the UK. Employers are expected to take reasonable steps to support employees.
Organisations who fail to take reasonable steps risk losing talented and experienced staff, damage to their reputation and potential legal challenges.
When organisations provide menopause education for staff, train managers effectively and implement a menopause workplace policy, they become more desirable employers, creating stronger teams and improve retention of experienced staff.
Employees who feel supported and understood are more likely to remain in their roles. Providing menopause support reduces absenteeism, improves staff morale and helps to retain valuable, experienced staff.
It is not a legal requirement to have a menopause policy, however it does help to give guidelines on consistency for managers and employees. Employees do have a duty of care for employees under UK employment law.
Menopause training for managers covers education on the menopause; what happens to the body, the symptoms that women can experience and those which most impact work, how to have supportive conversations with employees and how to implement reasonable adjustments whilst meeting employer responsibilities.
There is no one size all solution and organisations can have very different menopause related challenges.
As a menopause workplace consultant, we will work closely with your organisation to understand your culture and goals and create an individual and practical approach that works for you.
Whether you need menopause awareness training, menopause champion training, a workplace policy or ongoing strategic support, we help you to create an informed approach to menopause in the workplace.
