Menopause at work CSR - it's not just a female thing, it's a business thing

Women of menopausal age are the fastest growing  working demographic , 8 out of 10 women in the menopause are employed, that's 7 million women aged 40-60  so, given that menopause has a 100% hit rate, it's going to affect your business. It's not just a female thing, it's most definitely a business thing.

Supporting women through menopause at work is not just good business practice but also a matter of corporate social responsibility (CSR).. Companies that prioritise the health and well-being of their female employees by offering menopause support demonstrate their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility. Line managers from different demographics or generations can not be expected to be familiar with the impact of menopausal symptoms without training and guidance.

It starts with awareness and knowledge. I offer both in my corporate presentations 

• 25% women have considered leaving work
• 19% haven’t taken promotion
• 12% have cut hours
• 11% have left

With women representing a significant portion of the workforce, companies need to be inclusive and provide support for women experiencing menopause. Last year, an estimated 68 billion euros in collective annual loss of earnings were estimated in Australia from menopausal employees.

A mere 1 in 10 organisations in the UK  currently has a menopause policy and a mere 1 in 2 in Australia....

Business owners want to retain and attract new talent in a changing work environment so having menopause support at work is crucial. Best practice should require all workplaces to train line managers to recognise the symptoms and engender a business culture that encourages and supports team members through all stages of menopause. 

TESTIMONIAL FROM BRITISH SCHOOL OF BARCELONA:

'I just wanted to say a big thank you for the menopause session you ran for our staff on Tuesday. Feedback has been really positive and it is a really great thing for us to be involved in from a school community point of view'. James Petrie, Head of BSB.

Choose from the following corporate presentations:

• A  small personal interactive female only workshop: 

                  'Menopause: What is happening?? Where did I go and when will I be back?' 

• A general overview suitable for all employees, unlimited capacity:

                 'Menopause:  prepare, adapt and thrive'

• An introduction to menopause in the workplace for line managers & leaders

                 'Menopause in the workplace: what to look for, what to do'

Online or in person in the Barcelona area