Staff wellbeing
n Focus on the person, not the problem. n Avoid making assumptions or being prescriptive.
Implementing a menopause policy is a good way to start the conversation in the workplace and remove any stigma, but there are other, quicker ways to get it started as well. Care managers can update employees on the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s menopause guidance and let them know that they are working on an internal policy. In the meantime, managers can signpost employees to resources and support such as webinars, menopause charities, societies, and events. Additionally, October is Menopause
Awareness Month and managers could use this as an opportunity to start the conversation about how they want to support staff and understand which accommodations would be welcomed before implementing a formal policy. Some employees may not feel comfortable speaking directly with their manager about their symptoms so it can be beneficial to appoint a menopause champion as a single point of contact for anyone who needs advice, further support, or just
a friendly ear to listen sensitively. These champions can do more than just open up the conversation around menopause in the workplace – they can also be responsible for running awareness-raising workshops, providing vital information and resources, and checking the appropriate health and safety risk assessments have been carried out and recorded. Though providing reasonable adjustments and flexible working can be beneficial for employee wellbeing and facility operations, it could feel overwhelming or stressful for care managers who are focused on juggling staff and service user needs. There is an abundance of external resources to help managers implement new policies that benefit employees with a minimal impact on operations, including informative guides on menopause in the workplace, frameworks for menopause policies, and third-party expert advice.
References 1
https://www.citation.co.uk/resources/hr- and-employment-law/the-menopause-at- work-a-guide-for-employers/
2
https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-
and-events/blogs/why-we-need-to-recruit- a-new-demographic-into-a-career-in-care
3 Ibid 4
https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/ guidance/menopause-workplace-guidance employers
Emma McGrath n
Emma is a professional support solicitor, working with the employment law and HR teams at Citation. With over 20 years’ experience, her role includes guiding Citation’s clients on trickier aspects of HR and employment law as well as delivering training and preparing precedent documents.
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