All Menopause, fertility and pregnancy articles – Page 5
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ArticleAccenture accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Professional services firm Accenture has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation due to its provision of support for perimenopause and menopause.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed on evidence of their effectiveness in culture, policies ...
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ArticleLem-uhn implements menstrual leave, menopause and miscarriage policy
London-based PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a menstrual leave, menopause and miscarriage policy as part of its aim to create a positive work environment.Employees will be entitled to an additional 10 days of paid personal leave per year if they feel they are unable to perform work duties due to ...
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ArticleExclusive: Natwest Group and Teva shortlisted for Best benefits to support menopause
Banking organisation Natwest Group and Teva Pharmaceuticals have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support menopause at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award was created to celebrate a benefits offering that supports staff with their menopause journey, such as a new range of supportive initiatives, training and employee ...
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ArticleMedical Protection Society receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Healthcare profession support organisation Medical Protection Society (MPS) has been awarded a menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to talking openly about it and putting the right help in place.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. ...
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ArticleZen Communications adopts menopause policy
PR and communications agency Zen Communications has implemented a dedicated menopause policy as part of its commitment to holistic employee wellbeing.The agency introduced the dedicated policy in order to provide an inclusive, supportive and nurturing place of work for employees affected by peri-, during, and post-menopause. Its aim is to ...
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ArticleClarion Solicitors commits to become fertility-friendly employer
Leeds-based law firm Clarion Solicitors has committed to becoming a fertility-friendly organisation in order to enhance the support available to its 300 employees.The accreditation, from Fertility Matters at Work, was awarded to the firm as a result of its dedicated policy focused on fertility. Through this, Clarion hopes to ensure ...
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ArticleFunding Circle signs pregnancy loss pledge
Lending platform Funding Circle has signed the Miscarriage Association’s pregnancy loss pledge in order to support its staff through miscarriage.The business signed the pledge following its identification by Parents at FC, one of Funding Circle's six diversity, equity and inclusion groups, as a way of recognising its commitment to supporting ...
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ArticleHumber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust launches pregnancy loss leave
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has introduced paid leave for employees who experience pregnancy loss and the premature arrival of new babies.Employees who experience a miscarriage before the 24th week are now entitled to two weeks of paid leave, while a partner can take to up to five days of ...
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ArticleCornwall Council accredited as fertility-friendly employer
Credit: Daniel Bond / Shutterstock.comCornwall Council has become a fertility-friendly employer after receiving accreditation from Fertility Matters at Work.The council was accredited after partnering with and undertaking training provided by Fertility Matters at Work, and as a result of its inclusive and dedicated policy, which outlines guidance on how those ...
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ArticleCadent accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Gas distribution network Cadent has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its practices that embrace menopause in the workplace.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation process assesses employers via an independent panel. Organisations must demonstrate evidence of their effectiveness through their culture, policies and practices, training, engagement, facilities ...
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ArticleThird of UK women experiencing menopause likely to work through challenges
Women in the UK (30%) experiencing challenges related to the menopause are more likely than their global counterparts (20%) to work through the pain, according to Deloitte Global research.The third annual Women @ work: a global outlook report surveyed 5,000 women in 10 countries, including 500 women working in the ...
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OpinionKathy Abernethy: The correlation between menopause and stress in the workplace
April marks the start of Spring, but did you know that April is also stress awareness month? For employers, this is an important annual reminder of the modern-day stress epidemic, its causes and cures. Now is the time to check in on your own wellbeing, as well as your ...
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ArticleQuarter of women undergoing fertility treatment face unfairness at work
One in four (24%) women who disclosed that they were undergoing fertility treatment reported facing unfair treatment at work as a result, according to research from Pregnant Then Screwed.The analysis, which was carried out in partnership with Women In Data and launched to coincide with Infertility Awareness Week (23 to ...
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ArticleCivil Nuclear Constabulary accredited as menopause-friendly employer
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 ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Central Co-op enhances fertility and pregnancy policies
Retail organisation Central Co-op has launched enhanced fertility treatment and pregnancy loss polices today (20 April) as part of its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.The fertility treatment policy was introduced to enable staff, partners and surrogates to take paid time off for up to 10 appointments per cycle for ...
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Article26% of employers have a dedicated menopause policy
Employee Benefits poll: A quarter (26%) of organisations have a dedicated menopause policy in place to support affected staff, according to an online survey among Employee Benefits readers.Almost one in 10 (9.5%) had a menopause champion and offered staff training, and 12.3% implemented employee focus or support networks. Meanwhile, 10.9% ...
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ArticleSoutheastern accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Credit: JohnGK / Shutterstock.comTrain transport business Southeastern has been accredited as a menopause-friendly employer.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, accreditation is awarded to employers with proven practices that embrace and support those experiencing the menopause in the workplace. Organisations are assessed on the effectiveness of their culture, policies and ...
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Poll: What is the most effective form of menopause support you offer staff?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last month, Employee Benefits reported that law firm TLT introduced enhanced menopause support for its workforce to celebrate International Women’s Day (9 March 2023) and today, global law firm Dentons signed up to the Menopause Friendly Workplace programme.In ...
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ArticleDentons signs menopause friendly employer pledge
Global law firm Dentons has signed up to the Menopause Friendly Workplace programme.The firm, which employs 21,000 employees in more than 80 countries, has made efforts to become a menopause-friendly employer by creating a supportive working environment that includes health support, flexible working arrangements and relevant training for managers and ...
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ArticleSuffolk Libraries introduces menopause programme
Credit: Chris Lawrence Travel / Shutterstock.comIndependent library service charity Suffolk Libraries has launched a 'Menopause and Me' programme to help employees experiencing the menopause and perimenopause.Suffolk Libraries partnered with mental health charity Suffolk Mind, which offers a free to access template for implementing a workplace menopause policy, help with creating ...