Sarah Jackman’s Post

A staggering one in six women between 40 and 60 consider leaving their jobs due to inadequate menopause support, risking the loss of experienced talent. Yet, 75 per cent of women say there is no menopause policy or other support available in their professional working lives. The British Business Bank estimates that implementing support measures can save businesses thousands, leading to improved retention rates, a stronger workforce, and reduced welfare reliance. -------------- As an employer, are you doing enough to support women? As an employee, what do you want from your employer? #menopauseatwork #menopausehealth #fairerforall

Many women often feel ashamed, isolated, and unable to discuss their experiences with menopause at work. Creating a workplace culture where everyone feels understood and supported should be a priority. If you are interested in taking the first step, our menopause awareness eLearning offers valuable support, helping to educate employees and in turn protect employers from tribunals and grievances. Drop us a message, email or phone call to find out more. #menopause #menopausesupport #elearning #employmentlaw

Attention HR professionals and employers! 🚨 Is your company prepared to support women experiencing #menopause in the workplace? Recent tribunal cases have served as a wake-up call for employers. Did you know that failing to make reasonable adjustments for menopausal symptoms could lead to disability discrimination claims? At Syrona Health, we're here to help! 🙋♀️ Are your policies up to date ? Do you need support providing Menopause benefits for your staff? Get in touch. #MenopauseAtWork #EqualityInTheWorkplace

"I'm scared to tell my employer about my symptoms in case they get rid of me." I hear this from women at least three times every week. Why is it still happening? Organisations and managers have a legal (not to mention moral) responsibility to take care of their staff. Tribunals citing Menopause are tripling year on year. 39% of women who had time off work due to menopause, had cited anxiety/depression as the main reason rather than share their menopause status. (Fawcett Society) 13% of women are leaving work altogether, taking all that experience and knowledge with them. (Korn Ferry report 2023) STILL women are not getting the support that they need. It often only takes a few small adjustments to make a big difference on how someone experiences symptoms at work. Running awareness sessions and training managers is not very time consuming or expensive, so why aren't more organisations doing it? We need to do better! #menopause #awareness #support #training #hr

Tribunals citing Menopause are tripling year on year. 39% of women who had time off work due to menopause, had cited anxiety/depression as the main reason rather than share their menopause status. (Fawcett Society) 13% of women are leaving work altogether, taking all that experience and knowledge with them. (Korn Ferry report 2023) STILL women are not getting the support that they need. It often only takes a few small adjustments to make a big difference on how someone experiences symptoms at work. Running awareness sessions and training managers is not very time consuming or expensive, so why aren't more organisations doing it? We need to do better! #menopause #awareness #support #training #hr

Priortizing the human beings, having human experiences, in our organizations is the right thing to do as humans. But it is also just good business. As leaders, we can't afford to lose the knowledge capital and skills that leave our organizations when we fail to care for the people bringing them. The immense cost of turn-over is well-documented. And those costs grow exponentially when the people we lead don't feel valued, because in addition to explicit turn-over costs, low morale leads to low productivity..... and these become self-perpetuating spirals. Creating inclusive, just, workplaces is about more than just a DEI program, it's about how we treat the humans in our organizations, every day. #DecolonizingLeadership #PeopleMatter #CourageousLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #JEDIB #GooodPeopleGoodBusiness

Menopause in the workplace: how can employers support employees experiencing menopausal symptoms? The Equality and Human Rights Commission provides the following guidance on employers' legal obligations: - Under the Equality Act 2010, workers experiencing menopause need to be protected from harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. - When symptoms persist and substantially impact a woman's ability to carry out normal daily activities, the symptoms can be considered a disability. - Consequently, in this case, the employer is legally obligated to make reasonable adjustments. - Under health and safety legislation, employers should also assess their workplaces for risks. Here's what you need to know: https://bit.ly/3QUcc5A #Equality #MenopauseInTheWorkplace #Menopause #Awareness

Today is #WorldMenopauseDay, which is a major life event, and some women suffer severe symptoms. With increasing numbers of women in work over 50, how can employers support employees going through the #menopause? For advice relating to menopause or any aspect of #employmentlaw, you can contact us on: 📱 01344 775311 📧 info@rowberrys.co.uk #employmentlawyers #employmentlawsolicitors

4 out of 10 women reported in a workplace survey that #menopause symptoms interfered with job performance or productivity on, at least, a weekly basis. Our Global Care Leave Guidelines provide a framework for employees to take time off to manage their menopause symptoms as needed. We call on other employers to consider the unique challenges of menopause and foster environments where women can continue to thrive. Want to be a part of our culture check us out at https://bit.ly/3MnKQCM

4 out of 10 women reported in a workplace survey that #menopause symptoms interfered with job performance or productivity on, at least, a weekly basis. Our Global Care Leave Guidelines provide a framework for employees to take time off to manage their menopause symptoms as needed. We call on other employers to consider the unique challenges of menopause and foster environments where women can continue to thrive. Want to be a part of our culture check us out at https://bit.ly/3tQj7UT