Menopause support for women: Menopause Advisory Group Launched to Support Women in the Workplace
The government’s Menopause Employment Ambassador, Mariella Frostrup, has convened the first-ever independent Menopause Advisory Group, bringing together leaders from across industry, healthcare, and the legal profession. The group aims to discuss the impact of menopause on workers, current efforts to support women in work, and how businesses can work in partnership with the government to ensure women don’t fall out of the workforce due to menopause.
The Impact of Menopause on Women in the Workplace
Stark figures from the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development show that over half of women experiencing menopause (53%) have not been able to attend work due to their symptoms, with 10% leaving work for good. This costs businesses around £1.5 billion every year.
Government Efforts to Support Women
The launch of the Menopause Advisory Group is part of the government’s wider efforts to break down barriers to work, keep people in work, and create a thriving and inclusive labor market. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall emphasized the need to tackle the taboo and lack of understanding surrounding menopause in the workplace.
Quotes from Key Stakeholders
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said: “For too long working women have suffered in silence or stopped working when they experience the menopause – a completely natural and normal part of life. A taboo and lack of understanding is holding back our nation’s growth and it’s time to tackle it head on.”
Still on Menopause support for women
Menopause Employment Ambassador, Mariella Frostrup, said: “I’m delighted to have this incredible group of professionals helping me ensure that women in midlife, a time when we often have to balance so much responsibility, are properly supported at work. Far too many experienced and capable women are forced out of employment through no fault of their own, hurting their earnings and our nation’s economy.”
Support from Industry Leaders
Fiona Vines, Director of Inclusion and Wellbeing at BT, said: “We are proud to host the launch of the Government’s Menopause Employment Ambassador’s Advisory Group. At BT Group, we understand the importance of supporting women’s health in the workplace.”
Jon Paull, COO at Octopus Energy, said: “Menopause affects half the population, yet for too long women were expected to manage it in silence. We support our team members through this transition so they can continue to do their jobs with confidence while being the best versions of themselves at work.”
Landmark Legislation
The launch of the group comes as the government steers its flagship Employment Rights Bill through Parliament. The Bill includes landmark legislation that requires large employers with more than 250 employees to produce and publish Menopause Action Plans detailing how they will support employees through the menopause.
Get Britain Working Plans
The government has also started work on its £240 million Get Britain Working plans, launching the first two trailblazers to tackle inactivity in South Yorkshire and Wales. The reforms aim to transform Jobcentres to focus on people’s skills and careers, guarantee young people the chance to earn or learn, and provide mental health support to help people start and stay in work.
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