Equity, diversity & inclusion

Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workplace in the UK, though research from our partner GenM tells us that the overwhelming majority of women experiencing it feel unsupported and alone.

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This presents a huge opportunity for organisations to change their workplace for the better. But it’s a sensitive topic, which requires empathy, confidence, and communication skills from all of your people. Our training sessions and strategy services can help.

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• Leadership training to secure senior sponsorship
  Sponsorship from your most senior leaders - the tone from the top – is key to any change initiative but particularly with something as sensitive and historically taboo as the menopause. We help senior sponsors to buy-into changing your workplace culture to support menopause. We help them understand the why (the benefits of inclusion), the what (the impact of menopause on your people and your business) and crucially, the how: proactively and consistently demonstrating authenticity, vulnerability, compassion and understanding to your people.
• Menopause-inclusive managers training
  Managers are critical culture carriers. In a recent study, 69% of people said their managers had the greatest impact on their mental health, on par with the impact of their partner (UKG). However for many managers there remains some uncertainty as to what they can say with their employees and how to do it - particularly when it comes to menopause. We get managers to understand the huge impact they have, why they need to buy-into cultural initiatives and how to take action (and importantly initiative) to support their teams. We use a blend of tools and approaches – both in person and digital - to equip your managers to communicate authentically with colleagues around menopause.
• Workplace conversations on menopause
  Research consistently tells us that most effective organisations are the ones that have quality conversations. We help you realise a workplace where all colleagues feel safe to practice open dialogue around menopause. We ensure your people are aware of what menopause is, how it might impact people and we provide practical ways to support colleagues with empathy and respect. We can do this a number of ways to suit your organisation and people – in person, virtually or through digital learning or a blend.