Employers guide to getting started
Regardless of the size of an organisation, whether a sole trader, self-employed business owner, a small to medium size business or large organisation, supporting menopause in the workplace is important both for the well-being of your employees and for legal compliance.
Things to consider
Understand what menopause is
- Learn about menopause, who it affects and how it can impact workers in the workplace: Managing the menopause – Acas
Support your staff
- Promote awareness of menopause and the symptoms: Menopause – NHS
- Create an open and supportive workplace that is inclusive of everyone regardless of their personal situation: The menopause at work: guidance for people managers | CIPD
- Organise networks and ensure opportunities are in place for anyone who might feel uncomfortable talking about menopause symptoms with their line manager: Supporting staff – Menopause at work – Acas
Educate your workforce
- Consider using a menopause business toolkit: Menopause in the Workplace practical guide for employers | Business in the Community
Understand your legal responsibilities as an employer
- Make sure ensure you have established steps, protocols, and assistance available to support workers: Menopause and the law: Menopause at work – Acas
Develop a Menopause in the Workplace Policy
- A policy raises awareness, reduces stigma, provides guidance, outlines flexible working arrangements, access to facilities, and training for managers: create your workplace policy
Make sure your recruitment, retention and working practices enable everyone to fulfil their potential: Good Recruitment for Older Workers GROW Toolkit: The REC