Menopause
Supporting women through menopause will not only benefit the individual, but throughout the school.
Research in 2021* showed that 18% of women experiencing, or transitioning to, menopause were looking to leave their job because of their symptoms.
The most common reason cited in a 2020 piece of research** was the pressures put on them (42%), followed by a lack of flexibility needed to manage their symptoms (39%) and lack of understanding from management (39%).
*Study of 2000 women, commissioned by Koru Kids. **Study of 1000 women by BUPA
Menopause, like mental health before it, has been somewhat of a taboo subject in the workplace. Absence figures are not widely available as many organisations do not specifically record it as a reason for absence.
Plus many women suffer in silence and are unwilling to disclose for fear of judgement (70% cited this in the poll referenced above). We wish to help you break the stigma and support you on your journey to a more age and gender inclusive workplace.
Our menopause training courses can help you gain better knowledge and skills to support the well-being of menopausal women. But menopause awareness is also for all staff to be able to support their partner, friend, wife, mother, daughter, etc.
Menopause has been increasingly attracting media attention.
Whether it’s high profile celebrities, such as Davina McCall and Penny Lancaster, talking openly about their experiences, or through litigation claims in the National press, there is a growing expectation among women that menopause understanding and support is provided.
Of course all organisations have a legal duty to ensure working conditions don’t exacerbate symptoms and protect employees from discrimination. But a few simple changes to the working environment, or the ability to be more open, can go a long way to enabling people to continue to perform well.
Menopause support
By educating your staff, training those in a people management role and offering the right level of support your school can benefit through:
For all employees
Preparing for menopause
Coping with menopause
Training for line managers
Menopause champions
Awareness events
Policy support
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