Public Sector Event
Westminster Insight - Menopause in the Workplace Conference
Venue: 20 Cavendish Square, London
Date: 19 Sep 2024
Synopsis: Join Westminster Insight’s annual Menopause in the Workplace Conference to explore best practice, new ideas to improve support and how to break down stigma. Understand what your organisation can do to lower absences and sickness for those experiencing the menopause.
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Event Summary
In the UK, approximately 13 million women are currently undergoing the menopause, making this demographic the fastest-growing segment in the workplace today. Against a backdrop of significant economic and political challenges, staff retention and support are vital for growth and productivity.
The introduction of new workplace guidance in February 2024 shines a light on the enhanced responsibilities of employers under the Equality Act 2010, as detailed in a timely report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). This guidance takes a leap forward in recognising the need for increased organisational support.
Baroness Kishwer Falkner, Chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, recently voiced her concerns about the number of women being forced out of their roles due to their menopause-related symptoms; and emphasised that many women don’t feel safe enough to request the workplace adjustments.
Westminster Insight’s annual Menopause in the Workplace Conference is a timely, half-day conference focussing on this vital topic. We will examine best practice, new ideas and the important legal responsibilities that employers have. How can you make ‘reasonable adjustments’ in the workplace and ensure non-discrimination against women experiencing the menopause?
Join us in central London at this must-attend event for employers, HR professionals and policymakers who are prioritising the creation of equitable and supportive work environments.
Why Attend
- Discover the best ways to support your employees at every point of the menopause journey
- Put your pressing questions to a range panel of menopause leaders and experts about what really makes the difference
- Re-evaluate and ensure your legal obligations are implemented and what ‘reasonable adjustments’ look like
- Get your legal and regulatory compliance queries answered in our legal troubleshooting session
- Take a proactive, practical look at menopause-friendly policies for a more productive workforce
- Explore how to retain staff and the best routes to ensure menopause policy is fully adopted in practice
Key Points
- Prioritising women’s health in the workplace – enabling greater empathy, understanding and flexibility in the workplace
- Addressing inequalities and supporting a positive work/life balance
- Examining new approaches to flexible working in the workplace: office spaces, uniform, champions
- Gaining a better understanding of how minority groups are experiencing menopause eg LGBTQ+, Black and ethnic minorities, different cultures, religions
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