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In a word, yes.
20% of all women consider leaving their place of work due to menopausal symptoms and 10% of them actually do leave.
In addition, it is estimated that 14 million sickness days a year are taken due to the effects of menopause on employees.
Unless you already track and know your data, the chances are that you simply do not know the true cost of menopause and pelvic floor wellbeing on your organisation.
The cost of ignorance is high
It includes:
low morale affecting performance
decreased productivity
the cost of replacement when employees leave
loss of talent, skills and experience
loss of women in the C Suite; and
an impact on ED&I within your organisation
How does working with you set my organisation apart from others?
Organisations that invest in menopause, postpartum and pelvic floor health as a part of their wellbeing agenda will be better placed to understand the health challenges this brings for staff, as well as the positive impact the right policies and access to help can provide, including:
promoting the wellbeing of staff
providing a supportive environment for employees
attracting and retaining talent and skills (with increased retention after maternity leave)
increased ED&I across your organisation
reducing sickness days taken for menopause and pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms
fostering a culture that is understanding and inclusive of the impact of these problem
By showing awareness and understanding of menopause and pelvic floor dysfunction and how they affect employees in your organisation, as well as investing in meaningful education, training and solutions for staff at all levels, and providing access to help for those struggling with symptoms, you can become renowned for:
nurturing a supportive and inclusive work environment
taking employee wellbeing seriously
being a great place to work
supporting employees to achieve their potential
For more information on how I can help your organisation, or for more information on services we offer, click on any of the services below, or use the “Contact Me” button to send an email with your enquiry.
Does Menopause and Pelvic Floor Wellbeing really affect my business?
Menopause, Postpartum & Pelvic Floor Wellbeing in the Workplace
There are approximately 13 million peri menopausal and post menopausal women in the U.K.
In the Menopause & The Workplace Enquiry, 92% of women said their symptoms affected them at work
40% of all women and 50% of childbearing women will experience a degree of pelvic organ prolapse
1 in 3 women suffer from urinary incontinence & 33% of women aged 41-64 will be incontinent
…why is this something you should be concerned about?
Women aged 50 - 64 are the fastest growing group in the UK economy, with almost 4.5 million of this age bracket in work.
Add to this that in January 2023, The Sunday Times reported that organisations of all sizes are looking to recruit those who took early retirement at the age of 50+ back into the workplace.
Why?
Because of the value they possess in their wealth of experience, talent and skillset.
How are they doing this?
By offering flexible working, training and numerous perks to make them the employer of choice.
With organisations already choosing to invest in their wellbeing agenda, and providing education, training and support on these matters, they are demonstrating that they not only take the health and wellbeing of their employees seriously, but are also supporting them to achieve in their careers whilst retaining skills and talent.
The question is, can your organisation afford not to do the same?
Take a second to think about these figures, and what this means for your employees and for your business…
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Does your organisation need a Menopause Health Check?
Perhaps you’ve put together a menopause policy. It seems to tick all the boxes, but how do you know if your policy will stand up and actually work in reality?
Does the training (if there has been any) that you’ve had in your organisation support your policy, or inadvertently undermine it?
Imagine how it feels for an employee to try and get some help via your policy, only to find there’s no substance to it.
Not only does it leave them feeling unsupported, but as organisation you look like you’re paying lip service to a popular topic and not taking a genuine interest in employee health and wellbeing.
The Menopause Policy Health Check will:
✅ consider your menopause policy
✅ suggest where improvements could be made
✅ advise on education and training to support the policy
✅ include a 20 minute Zoom call to talk through my findings and answer any questions
If you want to set yourself aside as an employer of choice, these things make a big difference - get booked in with yours today.
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In-house workshops to raise awareness of menopause and PFD for staff at all levels.
Interactive workshops to open the conversation around menopause and PFD in a safe, positive and empathetic manner.
Consider how those transitioning through menopause and/or experiencing PFD are affected at work, and situations that exacerbate anxiety around this.
Tips and strategies to support employees with managing their symptoms, and enable them to thrive in the workplace.
Normalise the topic and discussion of menopause and PFD, and promote a positive and inclusive environment at work for employees.
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Interactive and educational workshops designed to improve knowledge of menopause and PFD.
Key elements include understanding symptoms, the issues that they cause, and the importance of removing the stigma associated with these health concerns.
Consideration of the business overview as to how menopause and PFD are issues that impact organisations, and why awareness, training and solutions are important.
How to reduce awkwardness in the conversation around menopause and PFD between managers and employees, to enable better support to both parties in seeking and providing help.
Taking a collaborative approach in considering how to open the conversation between team members in a confident and supportive manner.
Learn about our services
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Assistance, advice and support in tailoring policies to your organisation to cover issues such as reasonable adjustments, signposting for managers and leaders, and raising the issue by employees.
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The ultimate business toolkit to make sure your organisation is menopause friendly!
Choose from three levels to suit your business needs - find out more with what is included by clicking on the button below!
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Provide your employees with access to consultations and coaching to alleviate their pelvic floor problems and enhance their wellbeing.
Consultations can be provided virtually or in-person, and allow employees access to pelvic floor rehabilitation specialists to discuss their symptoms and outline a rehabilitation programme.
Pelvic floor rehabilitation coaching provided virtually (and in some cases in-person), will provide expert guidance to help employees alleviate and reverse their symptoms, and improve their quality of life at home and at work.
Set your organisation apart as an employer of choice who actively promotes access to help.
What is the impact of Menopause and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction on employees at work?
Menopause and the Workplace Enquiry 2022:
92% of women said their symptoms affected them at work
70% said it increased stress
There is a reluctance for people to share that they are experiencing problems with menopause and pelvic floor dysfunction, and many people we have worked with feel a sense of shame, embarrassment and stigma attached to their issues, which has a direct impact on their work.
At a time where wellbeing is such an important topic, show your organisation to be the employer of choice by investing in training, education and wellbeing of employees at all levels.
Menopause and the Workplace Enquiry 2022:
67% lost confidence
12% sought work adjustments
Less than one third told their managers
Pelvic floor dysfunction in the workplace:
difficulty concentrating & effects on productivity
worries over where the nearest toilet is to where they work
Pelvic floor dysfunction in the workplace:
concerns over managing symptoms at work
limiting time in the office to better manage symptoms at home