Did You Know?
50+ women are the fastest growing segment of the UK workforce.
Approximately 75% of women going through menopause are working.
One quarter of the world’s women will be menopausal by 2030.
Even though menopause typically happens between 45 and 55, it can happen at any age. 1 in 100 women go through menopause before 40. 1 in 1000 before 30.
Menopause impacts predominantly women but also transgender men and some non-binary colleagues.
Menopause symptoms impact approximately 75% of women, 25% will experience severe symptoms.
The perimenopause is impacting women in their thirties and forties, but they do not connect the dots and think they are too young.
In 2022 we saw 44% increase in employment tribunals citing menopause.
1 in 10 women are exiting the workplace due to menopausal symptoms.
Women are ‘leaning out’ and 14% have reduced their working hours.
Menopause is negatively impacting diversity and representation on boards, and throughout the hierarchy, as colleagues exit due a lack of support.
It costs on average £30k to replace, induct and upskill a woman in the workplace. This rises to approximately double the annual salary of a senior leader.
8% of women have decided against applying for promotions.
13% are considering retiring early.
Menopause is preventing the progression of women and adding to the gender pay gap.
Early exits from the workplace are adding to pension poverty.
1 in 5 women take time off to cope with menopausal symptoms. 1 in 50 are on long-term sickness absence. Very few share the real reasons for their absence.
This ever-changing menopause landscape is costing our colleagues and organisations dearly
We will:
Put your leadership population at ease about a topic that may feel sensitive and personal.
Make sure everyone understands menopause, what it is, it’s impacts and symptoms.
Shine a light on unhelpful stereotypes that are damaging and un-inclusive.
Help your leaders understand why menopause awareness & support are vital legally, commercially, and most importantly, from a human perspective.
Help leaders understand the significance of their role in supporting colleagues going through the menopause.
Share real menopause stories and perspectives that give an insight and build empathy within your leader population.
Give your leaders a practical tool kit that they can use to support colleagues going through the menopause.
Give your leaders time and structure to self-assess their current leadership performance in supporting their team.
Provide an action plan for leaders that they can implement immediately.
We have been delivering learning & development for over twenty years and know how to create impactful programs that deliver the learning and insight you need.
Menopause Awareness for Leaders
Our flagship menopause awareness sessions equip leaders with an understanding of the menopause, provide the insight, empathy and skills required to lead and support colleagues going through it.
Menopause Awareness for Colleagues
We believe that is important for all colleagues to have an awareness of the menopause, as each of us has a role to play. This session will equip colleagues with an understanding of the menopause and give an insight into how it can affect colleagues in different ways.
Menopause Awareness for HR
Human Resources and People Teams have an important role in building awareness about the menopause in their organisations. This session will equip HR with an understanding of the menopause, explore strategies that can be utilised to support leaders and colleagues and discuss mechanisms to 'normalise' the menopause debate, in order to build a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Menopause Awareness for Champions
Menopause Champions are usually volunteers who want to support their colleagues going through the menopause, for whatever reason. This session will help build awareness of menopause and clarify the role of the Champion in the workplace.
A culture where colleagues can speak openly about the menopause?
Leaders who feel confident to support colleagues going through the menopause, if required?
Colleagues who feel like they belong and are emotionally connected to the place where they work?
A more diverse, high performing, workforce, who reflect society?
Colleagues who feel valued, listened to and inspired?
HR colleagues, who understand the menopause and what mechanisms will help and support both leaders and colleagues within the organisation?
If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, we can help you!
If you would like to know more about how we can help your organisation, please get in touch. We'd love to learn more about you and your business.
If you want to book a time to chat, you can book a slot here.
Fill in the form below, email hello@thriveleader.co.uk or call on 07981 970479 and our team will get back to you.