The Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction is proud to have signed up to the Menopause Workplace Pledge. In signing up, we commit to:
- Recognising that the menopause can be an issue in the workplace and women need our support
- Talking openly, positively and respectfully about the menopause
- Committing to actively support and inform our employees affected by the menopause.
The Menopause Workplace Pledge was launched in 2021 by Wellbeing of Women in collaboration with Hello! Magazine and Bupa to call on employers to take positive action and support everyone going through the menopause. Employers who sign the pledge are committing to: recognising that the menopause is an issue in the workplace and women need support; to talk openly, positively and respectfully about the menopause; and to actively support and inform employees affected by the menopause.
In the UK, there are nearly 5 million women working aged between 50-64 years. The majority of these women will go through the menopause, which frequently coincides with the peak of their careers, a time when they are at their most successful and productive. Employers can play a key and important role in helping women to manage their health and wellbeing at this stage in life. By doing so, organisations can help to ensure a gender-equal working environment, support women to reach their potential and benefit from the enormous expertise and experience that they contribute to the workplace. When we get it right for women, everyone benefits, both in the workplace and beyond.
The college offers information and support for staff going through the Menopause