Supporting employees through the menopause

Published on

We were disappointed to see the Government reject the proposal to introduce menopause leave pilots into workplaces, calling it “counterproductive.”

 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64381216

2022 saw the conversation around the menopause in the workplace open up to new levels. Our incredible partners at GenM are a colossal force driving this growing attention. It cannot just be a ‘hot topic’ of the moment to jump onto, we want to see more action in workplaces this year. 

Whilst the Government do indeed move at “glacial” speeds, here are our tips for how workplaces can take action now and support their staff - to the benefit of not only their people, but their business and bottom line.

 

Related Articles

What should we include in the 'Definitive Workplace Rules'?

If you were creating the ultimate rulebook for the complete regulation of day-to-day employee behaviour (the human stuff), what would be your first rule...

The (lost?) art of thinking

However unconscious it may be, so much about our mental health relates to the way we think. We have of course just had Mental Health Awareness Week and ...

The importance of emotional first aid

In May, I was privileged to spend my Friday night and Saturday morning in the warmth, wisdom and kindness of Paul Gilbert and the LBC Wise Counsel commu...

HR Magazine: Mental health support is still too reactive

Workplaces need to be much more proactive about mental health, Mark O’Grady shares four ways how.

Forbes: Tackling loneliness in remote working

Our expert Amanda Okill tells Forbes what actions organisations and individuals can take.