Menopause Hub Academy

We are proud to be recognised as one of Ireland’s #MenopauseWorkplaceOfExcellence in 2024, in a partnership between Menopause Hub Academy and Great Place to Work® Ireland! 🎉 The brilliant chair of our Menopause group, Gwen Hollingsworth, and colleagues Julie Roche and Val Doddy accepted our finalist trophy at the award ceremony last week. Read more about how we support our colleagues with menopause at Royal London: https://ow.ly/jZWu50TLAyS #ColleagueNetworks #GreatPlaceToWork #MenopauseSupport

Menopause It’s not just a woman’s issue… …it’s a human issue We’re all affected, directly and/or indirectly Today, my wonderful Organisation Enterprise Ireland welcomed in Isabelle Courtney from Menopause Hub Academy to speak to a wide and varied audience about all things menopause. And she was amazing. She gave us facts, stories, anecdotes, the legal element, and most of all she gave us the platform to ask questions and share So we did… We shared stories We felt supported We were educated We listened We empathised We got ideas on initiatives We felt heard And now I’m equipped to roll out even more supports for women, like me, who are experiencing the symptoms of menopause. I work with an amazing team, who I know I can share my bad days with. They will prop me up, they have my back and they are kind beyond words. And I, of course, will return the favour. But not everyone out there is as lucky. So this topic needs to stay top of our agenda. These women - the world over - have worked hard all their lives, in every aspect of their lives. They hit a natural point in their lives which can cause havoc with their abilities and a shocking number in society feel they either cannot share this with their manager and so struggle in silence, or they leave their employment. Thank you to my team, my organisation, and to Menopause Hub for all you do on this topic 🙏

Two years ago, Graham Day and I started a conversation about menopause in the workplace, and last night at the awards ceremony, I was proud to see Genesys Ireland recognised with a Menopause Workplace Excellence Award. Graham has been a fantastic male ally in this space, and while there are still too few, we need to address this. Let's break the stigma around menopause—not just in the workplace but across society. Thank you to Loretta Dignam, CEO of Menopause Hub Academy, for your tireless work. Loretta highlighted that "the world of employment in Ireland is finally responding to the healthcare needs of women at work." While some women may experience few symptoms, for countless others, the impact can be significant—limiting their ability to work full-time or at all. It was great catching up with Sarah Conlan QFA, APA, PMI from Irish Life Health, Cathal Divilly, and Fania Stoney from Great Place to Work® Ireland at the awards held at Dublin's Royal College of Physicians. As Oonagh O'Hagan, one of the judges, put it: "The commitment to fostering supportive workplace environments for menopause is evident, and seeing this growing momentum is a testament to the progress we are making." Congrats to all the award recipients—let’s continue to set the benchmark for other companies and drive meaningful change together.

34% of women have considered quitting their jobs because of menopause symptoms, while 84% reported a negative impact on their work performance. This is a reality that too many women face. This year, we are proud to have been nominated for and made it to the finals of the Menopause Hub Academy Menopause Workplaces of Excellence Awards 2024. Here’s what we’re doing at Lyreco: 1. Mandatory menopause training for all managers 2. Awareness training for employees available 3. Dedicated menopause policy 4. Menopause awareness sign-posting throughout our Head Office and Regional Distribution Centres. Although we didn't win, just to be nominated recognises our commitment to creating a supportive working environment for women experiencing menopause 💚 #Lyreco #MenopauseAwareness

Awarded 'Event of the Year 2023' by Chambers Ireland! Join us on Tuesday, October 15th for the 'Menopause in the Workplace' Information Session, hosted by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. This vital session addresses a critical topic that impacts everyone in the workplace, not just women. Date: Tuesday, October 15th (In advance of World Menopause Day) Time: 10:00 AM Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A) Location: Online We’re honoured to have Loretta Dignam, CEO & Founder of The Menopause Hub, lead this session, helping to break down stigmas and provide actionable guidance for businesses. Register Here https://buff.ly/3TbNYoP Let's work together to create a menopause-friendly workplace! #MenopauseAwareness #WorkplaceWellbeing #Leadership #Dungarvan #Waterford #Chamber #Workplace #Workforce #Employees #Menopause

🥳 We’re thrilled to announce that Lidl Ireland has become the first company in Ireland to receive the prestigious Gold Level Menopause Workplace Excellence Accreditation from the Menopause Hub Academy, setting a new benchmark for workplace inclusivity and support. Announced just in time for World Menopause Day on October 18th, this recognition highlights Lidl’s outstanding commitment to fostering a supportive, open environment for employees navigating menopause and perimenopause. With a legacy of employee-first initiatives, Lidl continues to lead the way in corporate responsibility and workplace wellbeing. Huge congratulations to Lidl for this well-deserved recognition! Article: Drogheda Life https://lnkd.in/euHS9QYp

🎉 A massive thank you to everyone who attended the Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards last night! We had so much fun! 🥇 Congratulations to all who entered, to our fantastic finalists, and to the winners for their exceptional efforts in creating menopause-inclusive workplaces. 🙏 We are so grateful to our partner, Great Place to Work® Ireland, and to our sponsors, Irish Life Health and Astellas Pharma. ✨ To our inspiring speakers and insightful panelists, thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with us. You sparked meaningful conversations that will drive much-needed change. 🤩 To everyone who showed up—thank you! Your energy and passion made the night unforgettable, and we’re so excited to continue making progress together.

Huge congratulations to all the winners of the Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards 2024! 🎉 These incredible companies and individuals are leading the way in creating menopause-inclusive workplaces and making work environments more equitable for everyone. Setting these standards is so important, and it will encourage more businesses to take proactive steps in supporting and empowering their employees. Well done all! 🙌 ✔️ Best Irish Owned: Bank of Ireland ✔️ Best Large Business: Aldi ✔️ Best Medium Business: Coca-Cola HBC ✔️ Best Small Business: Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber ✔️ Best Global: Diageo ✔️ Best in Health: St Patrick’s Mental Health Services ✔️ Best Champion Network: Slieve Russell Hotel ✔️ Special Recognition Award: University College Dublin ✔️ Male Allyship Award: Lee O’Donoghue, Lidl