He menopausal abstinence in the work environment will soon end on great Britain. More and more UK companies are moving forward with programs to help women treat symptomsincluding flushed face, fatigue or loss of concentration, and that can lead to demotivation and even job abandonment. That initiatives developed in recent years help increase productivity and worker welfareboth inside and outside the work environment.

Almost one in four women over 50 in the UK say they have considered it quit your job because menopause – which represents nearly a million jobs – is temporary one in ten (about 300,000) must have left it. Figures that represent a significant impact on the UK economy and big companies like HSBC or Unilever are taking into account trying to prevent worker escape quality and with a solid professional track. Many of these companies rely on platforms like Henpicked Menopause at Work who provide them with workshops, resources, and guides for ending stigma.

Welfare of workers

Henpicked Founder, Garlic Deborah, explained to EL PERIÓDICO that when the project started in the UK, in 2016, many companies were reluctant. “We have been successful in showing companies that have responsibility maintain the welfare of its employees through inclusion and diversity. Many of them have made significant changes”. For Garlick, the first step was to understand what they could do by designing work plans tailored to the company’s characteristics. A plan which in most cases includes the creation of a guide on menopause involving all workers special course.

After completing the course, the company earns a certificate which shows his progress in this matter, which is included in many cases of creation relaxation room for female workers, greater flexible scheduledistribution of flyers and posters to employees and dress code changes, which helps relieve some symptoms, such as hot flashes. Garlick believes that small changes like these can make a big difference, though he emphasizes that the most important thing is changing mindsets. “For many women, able stated that they were suffering the symptoms of menopause in their partners are enough.”

Committed company

The battle to raise awareness about menopause in the workplace even led to the creation of the award ‘Menopause Friendly Company of the Year’which last year was won by the pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). Lisa Mace, who runs an awareness program at the UK branch, explained that she herself felt a lack of understanding about her previous work due to menopause, which led to her quitting. “I didn’t realize I was menopausal until a friend told me. I am really suffering with the symptoms and I don’t have adequate support in my work environment”.

When he realized its importance discuss this matter openly, he took the initiative in his new job, with satisfactory results. “We have conducted a course for a 70% of our staff, both men and women, representing positions in management, occupational health and human resources & rdquor ;, he explained via videoconference. Macis pointed out that the project has empowered women workers to talk about it and have done so better service they accept. “We want to make sure women going through menopause get help fast, so we’re giving every female employee access specialist assistanceand also for their relatives”.

Part of the success of this initiative depends on referral engagement, who by example can give his subordinates greater freedom to deal with the matter. Something that BMS human resources director, Elinora Pisanti. “Managers can play a very important role, realizing that there may be different needs between subordinates and interact with them in different ways. Giving them the necessary support is key improve company& rdquor ;, Pisanti assures, highlighting that improvement goes beyond the workplace, opening the door to treating menopause with greater freedom in personal space.

Greater awareness

In public spaces, para British Parliament she has also taken steps in recent years to open up the debate about the consequences of menopause for women, both personally and professionally. In a report published last Julydeputies recognized the need to strengthen legislation to increase assistance women with menopause and urged the Government to act: “The government has a key role to play in assisting companies and must take the lead in outreach Good practice. When companies fail to support their menopausal employees, they risk their reputation, their ability to attract and maintain female talent and its profitability”.