Menopause: Mind the Gap: The value of supporting women's wellness in the workplace

by Pat Duckworth

Overview

The fastest growing demographic in the workplace is women over 50. Valuing them means understanding the unique challenges facing women at work in this stage of life.

Menopause: Mind the Gap will help businesses and organisations appreciate the potential impact on performance of menopause symptoms and the positive effects of providing support.

Whether you want to boost performance, increase profits, or create an inclusive working environment, this concise guide for managers, HR professionals and anyone involved in workplace wellbeing will teach you:

- An understanding of menopause

- Why menopause is a workplace issue

- How to have sensitive conversations

- Simple steps to comply with legal requirements

- A strategic approach to menopause

Pat's years of working in the voluntary and public sectors combined with her decade as a therapist and coach specialising in menopause has equipped her to advise organisations on this sensitive issue. She makes this subject accessible and sets out simple steps to help you take care of your biggest asset - your people.

Most employers understand that their biggest asset is their people. How businesses look after all aspects of their employees will have a direct effect on their output and bottom line. This includes considering their wellbeing - physical, mental and emotional.

The workplace is changing dramatically but what motivates employees to give their best performance at work has stayed the same. People want to use their skills and be valued for their contribution. This book enables employers to support employees at menopause so that they can perform optimally.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780992662035
Publisher:	Hwcs Publications
Publication date:	01/08/2021
Pages:	122
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.26(d)

About the Author

Pat Duckworth is a Women's Wellbeing Strategist, Author and International Public Speaker. After over 30 years working in the public and voluntary sector at a Senior Management Level, Pat retrained as a therapist and coach. She has published four books including the Award-winning 'Hot Women, Cool Solutions: How to control menopause symptoms using mind/body techniques.' Her fourth book, 'Hot Women Rock: How to discover your midlife entrepreneurial mojo', became a #1 International Best Seller.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Mark Cashin

Introduction

Case Study: The Effect of Menopause Symptoms (Part 1)

Chapter 1 - Why Menopause is a Workplace Issue

Chapter 2 - Understanding the Basics of Menopause

Chapter 3 - Recognising the Impact on Performance and Profitability

Chapter 4 - Handling Sensitive Conversations

Chapter 5 - Reasonable Adjustments

Chapter 6 - A Strategic Approach to Menopause

Chapter 7 - Retaining and Developing Senior Women (Jill McCulloch)

Chapter 8 - How to Avoid Legal Procedures

Case Study: The Effect of Menopause Symptoms (Part 2)

Case Study 2 - My Experience of Early Menopause by Lesley Fettes

Case Study 3 - Implementing a Menopause Policy in Cheshire Fire Service by Hannah Caulfield

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