1 in 5 women believe that their employer doesn’t support menopause or menstruation
Nearly 8 out of 10 menopausal women are currently in work. Why is there not more available support?
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Tag: Menopause
Over 3 in 5 menopausal women face discrimination in the workplace, survey reveals
A recent study has revealed that more than 60 percent of menopausal women in the UK encounter discrimination in their workplaces.
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BSI launches new training to support employers around workplace menstrual health
The awareness training course provides a framework for organisations to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace.
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Firms warned: Support menopausal workers or face legal consequences
The EHRC has issued guidance emphasising that menopause symptoms can be deemed a disability, placing the onus on employers to make “reasonable adjustments” or face potential legal action.
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Woman alleging menopause discrimination to be heard by employment tribunal
Maria Rooney, aged 52, will become the first individual to bring forward such a case under the Equality Act.
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World Menopause Month: how to cope with menopausal symptoms at work
As October is Menopause Awareness Month, Lead GP at digital health provider, Livi, Dr Bryony Henderson, shares her advice on the best ways to manage menopause symptoms in the workplace, with tips on how to bring this up to your employer.
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Employers facing increased demand for menopause support
Why are employers faced with an increasing demand to provide greater menopause support? And, what are the benefits of doing so?
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42% of women feel period side-effects won’t be taken seriously
For many women who are forced to miss work due to period side-effects, they experience many negative impacts on their career.
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HR in Review 30 – Women in the workforce with Agnieszka Kasperska and Elissa Dobson
In this HR in Review episode, we dive deeply into topics about Women in the Workplace. These include remote work and its impact on the career development of women and greater menopausal awareness in the workplace.
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Dr Jane Benjamin: Addressing the menopause in the workplace
Menopause is still regarded as a taboo subject and not enough is being done to address the issue of menopause discrimination, highlights Dr Jane Benjamin,
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Menopause taboo: 10% of women keep their experiences secret
How does menopause truly affect women’s career progression? And, how can employers encourage more open discussions within the workplace about menopausal symptoms?
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10% of women leave the workforce due to menopause
Unfortunately, the impact of menopause on businesses is only just beginning to be fully understood. What should employers be doing to support women in the workplace who are experiencing menopausal symptoms?
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MPs say 1 in 3 women skip work due to menopause symptoms
Menopause symptoms are causing women to stay off work
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Men need workplace menopause support say HR leaders
68 percent of HR leaders believe that men should be able to access menopause support to help their partner and also women they work with. A study’s found the effects of one employee’s symptoms could be felt across the organisation.
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We must “unpause” women’s careers says Employment Minister
Employers are being asked to get support from a specialist advice service – 50 Plus Champions – to help them retain menopausal staff who may be struggling.
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HR in Review 13 – Menopause and Employment Law with Kate Palmer
This week on the HR in Review podcast we discuss the menopause and employment legalities surrounding it with our guest Kate Palmer from Peninsula.
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