Book Description

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.