To recognise World Menopause Day, our webinar explored the profound impact of menopause on women’s mental health, workplace experience, and career progression.
During the session, we looked at the findings of our recent survey, which revealed the struggles many women face during this critical life stage. Topics included;
Anxiety, Stress & Depression: staggering statistics and personal stories behind these challenges, exacerbated by hormonal changes during menopause.
Brain Fog: how cognitive difficulties, commonly referred to as "brain fog," affect productivity and performance, and what can be done to address them.
Lack of Confidence: how menopause leads to self-doubt and diminished confidence, particularly in high-stakes professional environments.
Career Progression and Support: a lack of meaningful support within progression processes, with a significant number of women still considering leaving their jobs at the height of their careers.
Practical Solutions and Support: tangible actions organisations can take to support employees through menopause, from workplace policies to mental health resources.
Speakers
Hayley Aley
Wellbeing Lead - PFEW
Helen Tomlinson
Menopause Employment Champion - Department for Work and Pensions
Andy Rhodes OBE QPM
Service Director - Oscar Kilo College of Policing
Tiff Lynch
Acting National Chair - PFEW
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Mental Health during Menopause
Over 90 minutes, we looked at findings from our recent menopause survey, to gain insights, and discuss actionable steps to foster understanding and support in the workplace.
Webinar Agenda:
Survey Update & Insights
Hayley shared key findings from our recent menopause survey, highlighting major shifts in workplace attitudes since our first survey five years ago. You’ll get a closer look at what’s changed—and what still needs attention.Special Guest: Helen Tomlinson
We were thrilled to welcome Helen Tomlinson, who was the UK Government’s first-ever Menopause Employment Champion. Helen will share her expert perspective on what can be done to encourage employers to create more inclusive and supportive environments for women experiencing menopause.Andy Rhodes, representing Oscar Kilo, discussed their ongoing commitment to supporting women in the workplace.
Personal Journey
Tiff Lynch shared her experience of going through chemical menopause, providing valuable insight into the real-world impact of menopause and the importance of compassion and understanding in workplace policies.Financial impacts of menopause
Our sponsor Metfriendly shared how menopause affects women financially.
Hayley Aley
Helen Tomlinson
Andy Rhodes OBE QPM
Tiff Lynch
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A special thanks to our Headline sponsor
