The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has been independently accredited as a menopause-friendly employer by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace.
The CNC, the police force responsible for providing law enforcement and security at nuclear sites, received accreditation as a result of the work done by its Menopause Action Group (MAG). This included implementing advice from Henpicked and Oxford Menopause, embedding menopause expert Dr Katie Barber in the organisation, establishing help groups, supporting line managers so they could better assist staff, and introducing menopause sickness codes, guides and drop-in sessions.
Louise Harrison, assistant chief constable of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, said: “As an inclusive employer it is vital that we recognise the need to support those going through the menopause and ensure we have processes in place to do so. Achieving accreditation is an important acknowledgement of the work our MAG have done across the organisation to ensure women are supported throughout this important transition.”
Debi Roper and Ellen Greenwood, chairs of the Menopause Action Group at the CNC, added: “We are absolutely overjoyed that all the work that we have put in place has been recognised. The menopause friendly accreditation is a huge achievement which we are extremely proud to have been a part of. However, it doesn’t end here and we will continue to work to provide support to all our staff and keep trying to improve on what has already been set up.”
Deborah Garlick, chief executive officer and founder of Henpicked: Menopause In the Workplace, said: “I’m delighted to hear that the CNC plans to build on their achievement to bring in new plans and further support for its staff, whether they are themselves working through menopause or supporting employees in this situation.”