Coping with menopausal symptoms at work can be tough and some women are, understandably, reluctant or even afraid to talk to their employer about it.
⚗️. With around 3.5 million women aged between 15 and 65 years currently in employment in the UK, women now represent nearly a half of the UK labour force. That surely makes menopause mainstream and as important as any other occupational health
🩷. Many women find they are little prepared for the onset of the menopause and are even less equipped to manage its symptoms at work. They tend not to disclose their symptoms to their manager
❤️The majority of women feel they need further advice and support
💙Workplaces and working practices are not designed with menopausal women in mind
🖤 Heavy and painful periods, hot flushes, mood swings, fatigue and poor concentration can pose significant and embarrassing problems for some women, resulting in lowered confidence
🩷Women are often uncomfortable disclosing their symptoms and problems to managers, particularly if they are young or male.
🩵Where women have to take time off coping with menopausal symptoms at work can be tough and some women are, understandably, reluctant or even afraid to talk to their employer about it.
🧡Some women say they have to work extremely hard to overcome their perceived shortcomings due to their menopause
🤦♀️Others consider working part-time, despite the concern about the impact on their career. Some even think about leaving employment altogether.
Wouldn’t it be great to see employers providing:
▶️. Training for ALL staff
▶️. Training for Managers
▶️. Support and help for Menopause Champions
▶️. Bespoke Support and coaching for women going through the Menopause
▶️. Provide a concise Menopause Policy
▶️. E learning micro module that is available for all staff 24 hours
▶️. Womens health check with a menopause specialist GP and holistic lifestyle advice
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