Do you have a menopause-friendly culture and policy that supports employee’s health and wellbeing?
In 2022, the Menopause and Workplace report by the Fawcett Society and Channel 4 reported that 44% of women of the 4,000 women surveyed aged 45 – 55 said their ability to work had been affected by the menopause and 10 per cent had left their job because of symptoms of the menopause. Many of those departures might have been avoided if employers had a different culture in place.
Do you risk-assess and provide adjustments and flexible working options?
Health and Safety risk assessments should factor in employees going through the menopause transition. The ACAS guidance in this area suggests that a risk assessment that factors in the menopause could include:
Are managers and staff trained to raise awareness and educate them about the menopause and its impact on work performance and attendance?
ACAS mention training as a factor in a risk assessment and recommends that all managers, supervisors and team leaders should be trained in understanding:
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