World Menopause Day 2024
World Menopause Day, held annually on 18th October, highlights the importance of raising awareness about menopause in the workplace. HR professionals play a crucial role in ensuring employees are supported during this life phase, which impacts 51% of the global population. Building a culture of empathy and understanding is essential for promoting inclusivity.
Businesses have legal and ethical responsibilities to support menopausal employees. Offering appropriate accommodations and encouraging open conversations can reduce workplace stigma and improve inclusivity. This, in turn, boosts employee well-being and productivity.
Menopause can affect personal and professional lives, including partners. Raising awareness, providing training, and encouraging open discussions in the workplace can ensure employees feel comfortable seeking help and support.
For World Menopause Day this year, we’ve put together a collection of resources for you to explore below.
Article by Simon Fowler for theHRDIRECTOR magazine
| We’re delighted to have been featured in October’s issue of theHRDIRECTOR, the independent-thought-led publication for Senior HR practitioners.
Read the article from CEO of AdviserPlus and the Empowering People Group, Simon Fowler, where you’ll find his insights into how essential it is organisations support menopausal employees. Click the image to see the full article.
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“As employers, we are better at supporting many different life circumstances, but not this one – even though our collective propositions and cultures revolve around our people.” – Simon Fowler, CEO of AdviserPlus and the Empowering People Group
Understanding how menopause exacerbates ADHD symptoms |
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| The intersection of menopause and ADHD is an emerging area of interest.
Our HR Business Partner, Jane Bradshaw-Jones, wrote an insightful article outlining how menopause exacerbates ADHD symptoms and the proactive steps HR can take to help.
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Managing menopause: A guide for employers on how to support menopause in the workplace |
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Menopause is often perceived as a personal and somewhat taboo subject in the workplace, with many people affected suffering in silence. This needs to change and employers need to make it easier for those impacted to feel that they are recognised and supported.
Download our guide for tips on on how best to support employees experiencing the menopause. |
Menopause in the workplace eLearning
If you’re interested in finding out how you can create a culture that supports your menopausal employees, our eLearning partners Learning Nexus have developed a Menopause in the workplace course designed to enable learners to:
- Understand what menopause is and how it can affect your colleagues
- Describe the stages of fertility and menopause
- Recognise Perimenopause and Menopause symptoms
- Demonstrate how to support your colleagues in the workplace
Get in touch with them to find out more.
Breaking the stigma of menopause in the workplace |
| Break the stigma surrounding menopause in the workplace with the Empowering People Group.
Check out this video to gain essential insights and expert tips on managing menopause while at work to become a more inclusive and supportive workplace, where menopause is understood and accommodated, empowering both individuals and organisations alike. |
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Menopause café |
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To celebrate World Menopause Day, this year we held virtual ‘Menopause Cafés’ with our team.
People from across AdviserPlus and the Empowering People Group discussed the menopause, the impact it has on those experiencing it, as well as their family, friends and colleagues. |
Check out these additional resources to help break the stigma against menopause in the workplace
- Click here to access some valuable resources from the International IMS Menopause Society.
- Get in touch to speak to one of our expert HR Consultants who can work with you to transform the ways in which you support employees with the menopause.