Thursday 05 October 1200 1300 Webinar Welcome Claire McCartney Senior Policy Adviser CIPD Todays speakers Rachel Suff Senior Policy Adviser CIPD Helen Tomlinson Head of Talent UK and Ireland The Adecco Group ID: 1030347
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1. Creating menopause supportive workplacesThursday 05 October, 12:00 – 13:00Webinar
2. WelcomeClaire McCartneySenior Policy Adviser, CIPD
3. Today’s speakersRachel SuffSenior Policy Adviser, CIPDHelen TomlinsonHead of Talent (UK and Ireland), The Adecco GroupUK Government Menopause Employment ChampionAngie VoidlossDiversity and Inclusion Manager, Associated British Foods
4. #StrongerWithCIPDcipd.org/uk/membership/member-benefits/Covid-19 resourcesNEW Well-being helplineEmployment Law helplineCommunities and branchesPeople ManagementKnowledge and contentFree learningCareers supportProfessional creditabilityFinancial support
5. Wellbeing ResourcesThe resource provides:Legal information Debt and financial informationManager consultancy and supportInformation on work and home issuesFactsheets, advice, information and self-help toolsLinks to specialist support organisationsA resources area with; programmes, videos, webinars, medical information and mini health checks.We’ve partnered with Health Assured to support members mental health and wellbeingUnlimited free 24/7 confidential telephone helpline, online portal & Health e-Hub app
6. Rachel SuffSenior Policy Adviser, CIPD
7. Support for menopause transition at work is on the up!Around half (49%) of organisations ‘encourage an open and supportive climate where people can talk about menopause transition’ 46% of organisations’ wellbeing activity includes provision for menopause transition
8. Government and employer action means the foundations are there to create a future where every employee with menopause symptoms can receive understanding and support
9. The gap in menopause provision needs to close completely
10. Lack of support can have serious consequences for career progressionMore than 1 in 4 ((27%) women with menopause symptoms – equating to an estimated 1.2 million in the labour market – think that menopause has had a negative impact on their career progression. “I have been unable to continue a career which I had developed over a period of 25-plus years due to being unsupported with symptoms of brain fog/extreme fatigue/mood swings/stress and this has led to me having to take part-time low-paid work”
11. Wider impacts on work and wellbeingAlmost 1 in 4 (23%) have considered leaving work, or have left work, due to a lack of support for their menopause symptoms Having a disability or long-term health condition can exacerbate the impact of not having support in placeIndividuals who feel unsupported by their employer are significantly more likely to report an increased amount of pressure and stressOver half (53%) have been unable to go into work at some point due to their menopause symptomsMany felt unable to tell their manager the real reason for their absence
12. Support and understanding can make a huge difference to how people manage work and menopause symptoms
13. Most valued types of support to manage menopause symptoms
14. A healthy workplace culture helps people feel supported
15. Helen TomlinsonHead of Talent (UK and Ireland), The Adecco GroupUK Government Menopause Employment Champion
16. Creating menopause supportive workplacesAngie VoidlossDiversity and Inclusion Manager, Associated British Foods
17. Overview of Associated British Foods17Operating in 53 countriesOur purpose: to provide safe, nutrition and affordable food, and clothing that is great value for money
18. Overview of Associated British Foods in the UK18
19. The context in the UK for our people differs across our businessesVarious working locations19Hybrid / site basedField basedDifferent working environments Differing access to digital platforms Numerous working patternsCleanroom laboratoriesCommunity partner eventsFlexible workingRotating shift patternMachine operator without allocated digital deviceComputer – based with company mobile
20. We have used a mix of approaches to create menopause supportive workplaces20Asked peopleTrainingKnowledge shareProcess/ policiesWellbeingConversationsMedia ClubApparelSupplies
21. Make information accessibleOur key learnings21Focus on the needs of the audienceSenior sponsorship is keyTell people about support multiple timesAsk people what will help – don’t assumeCreate safe spaces for conversation and questionsFind role models willing to share their stories Engage all colleagues – not just line managersAlign with the business context and culture
22. QuestionsPlease share any questions you have for our panellists using the Q&A tab.
23. Wellbeing ResourcesThe resource provides:Legal information Debt and financial informationManager consultancy and supportInformation on work and home issuesFactsheets, advice, information and self-help toolsLinks to specialist support organisationsA resources area with; programmes, videos, webinars, medical information and mini health checks.We’ve partnered with Health Assured to support members mental health and wellbeingUnlimited free 24/7 confidential telephone helpline, online portal & Health e-Hub app