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  • Glasgow Clyde College menopause
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    Glasgow Clyde College receives menopause-friendly accreditation

    19 March 2024

    Glasgow Clyde College has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to support employee wellbeing during a significant life transition.The accreditation, which is awarded by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, recognises high standards and proven practices of menopause in the workplace. In order to achieve this, employers must demonstrate ...

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    Sally Hulston: EHRC guidance on menopause in the workplace

    13 March 2024

    The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on menopause in the workplace and set out employers’ legal obligations. The guidance reasserts the fact that women experiencing menopausal symptoms, particularly in severe cases, have certain protections under the Equality Act 2010.While the menopause is not itself a ...

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    HSBC implements fertility benefits for more than 3,000 UAE employees

    8 March 2024

    Banking organisation HSBC has introduced fertility benefits for more than 3,000 employees in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).As part of the bank’s medical insurance coverage, female employees are now able to access fertility treatments including in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), and both men and women can take ...

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    Airedale NHS Foundation Trust receives menopause-friendly accreditation

    6 March 2024

    Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in West Yorkshire has received menopause-friendly workplace accreditation in recognition of the support it offers to employees.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises organisations that embrace menopause in the workplace.The NHS trust has set up a variety of menopause-related initiatives, including a dedicated ...

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    Buyer’s guide to fertility benefits

    27 February 2024

    Credit: bezikus/ShutterstockWhat are fertility benefits?Fertility benefits are wide-ranging and include comprehensive support and treatment for individuals. The benefits cover the key areas of medicines, procedures and assisted conception, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).Employers use the services of providers to offer fertility and parenthood-planning care ...

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    Equality and Human Rights Commission publishes workplace menopause guidance

    22 February 2024

    The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on menopause in the workplace and set out employers' legal obligations.The guidance aims to clarify employers' legal obligations and provide practical tips on making reasonable adjustments and fostering positive conversations about the menopause with employees.Legally, an employer is required ...

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    Greene King implements inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy

    9 February 2024

    Pub and brewer Greene King has introduced an inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy for its approximately 39,000 employees.Members of staff will be eligible for up to five days of additional paid leave to attend appointments per treatment cycle, for up to three treatments. They, and their families, can access ...

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    Sarah Bogues: How to become a fertility-friendly employer

    7 February 2024

    Employers play a critical role in the fertility journey of their employees. When employers get it right, the loyalty they can cultivate among their staff is immense. As the Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill makes its way through Parliament, it is an opportune time for employers to reassess their approach ...

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    Futures Housing Group implements paid fertility leave

    2 February 2024

    Futures Housing Group has introduced paid leave for fertility treatments for its workforce as part of its aim to be a flexible and family-friendly employer of choice.All of its more than 450 employees are now entitled to paid time off for any medical appointments related to fertility treatments, and during ...

  • NDA menopause-friendly accreditation
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    NDA receives menopause-friendly accreditation

    25 January 2024

    Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has achieved menopause-friendly employer accreditation in recognition of its support for employees affected by the menopause.The accreditation, which was established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, recognises high standards and workplace practices that embrace the condition. Employers are assessed and must demonstrate evidence of their support ...

  • BSI menopause support
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    BSI introduces global menopause support for staff

    19 January 2024

    Business improvement and standards organisation British Standards Institution (BSI) has rolled out a menopause support and ongoing care programme for its employees worldwide.Through a partnership with virtual clinic Maven Clinic, BSI's employees and their partners across 37 countries, including the UK, India, China and Indonesia, will have free 24/7 unlimited ...

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    The Gym Group receives menopause-friendly employer accreditation

    16 January 2024

    Nationwide gym chain The Gym Group has achieved menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to comprehensive wellbeing and care for its 2,040 employees.Set up by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the menopause-friendly accreditation offers standards for employers on best practices and support around menopause in UK workplaces.To become ...

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    RMBI Care and Masonic Charitable Foundation receive menopause-friendly accreditation

    4 January 2024

    Credit: RMBI CareCharities RMBI Care and The Masonic Charitable Foundation have been accredited as menopause-friendly employers as part of their aim to look after staff and their wellbeing.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed ...

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    Anna Schiavetta: Supporting menopause in the workplace

    3 January 2024

    There remains a considerable lack of awareness or understanding of menopause. With menopausal women constituting the fastest-growing demographic in today’s workforce, it is fundamental for employers to be aware of the ways they can support their employees who are going through the menopause. There are crucial considerations for employers and ...

  • BNP Paribas? CIB menopause
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    BNP Paribas?Corporate and Institutional accredited as menopause-friendly

    12 December 2023

    Financial services firm BNP Paribas?Corporate and Institutional Banking UK has received menopause-friendly accreditation.The menopause-friendly accreditation, which was established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, recognises practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. To achieve accreditation, employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate effectiveness through their culture, policies ...

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    Anna Dabek: Creating a menopause friendly workplace for womens’ wellbeing

    22 November 2023

    More women are citing menopause as a reason for claims of discrimination or unfair dismissal at tribunal. The number of cases which did so increased by 44% in 2021.Menopause is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. That said, over the last couple of years, women have brought ...

  • Barrhead Travel menopause champions
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    Barrhead Travel introduces menopause champions

    15 November 2023

    Barrhead Travel has launcheda dedicated team of menopause champions to support its 500 employees.The team comprises five volunteer employees that represent departments across the business. It includes staff who have experienced menopause, are currently going through menopause and passionate advocates.The team’s priorities will focus on education and advice for all ...

  • WHSmith fertility-friendly employer
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    WHSmith commits to becoming fertility-friendly employer

    13 November 2023

    Alex Stoneman Advertising Photography - www.alexstoneman.comWHSmith has committed to becoming a fertility-friendly employer by signing up for membership with Fertility Matters at Work.The retailer decided to gain the accreditation after several employees talked about their own fertility journeys and reached out to their line managers for support, as well as ...

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    30% took leave for fertility treatment without telling employer

    3 November 2023

    Almost one-third (30%) of employees took annual, sick or unpaid leave from work for fertility treatment without telling their employer the real reason, according to research by Fertifa and Fertility Network UK.The research, which collated more than 3,600 responses to reveal the impact of fertility challenges on individuals in the ...

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    NHS Scotland launches menopause and menstrual health policy

    31 October 2023

    NHS Scotland has introduced a menopause and menstrual health workplace policy in order to create an environment where its female employees feel confident in raising health issues.The policy, which applies to all employees, bank, agency and sessional workers, reflects recommendations from a study of NHS employees by Professor Kathleen Riach, ...