Fulham Football Club has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation as a result of its menopause practices that have shifted its workplace culture.
To achieve the accreditation, which was established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, Fulham FC had to demonstrate its effectiveness in culture, policies and practices, training, engagement and working environment.
Fulham FC recognised the need to provide its male workforce with the opportunity to learn about and understand the menopause and how it can affect people around them both at work and in their personal lives. As a result, it introduced a comprehensive training and awareness programme for all staff to show its commitment to its female workforce.
It created a bespoke menopause policy in October 2024 following discussions with employees about the knowledge and support they needed. This includes menopause awareness sessions for all staff, as well as a three-hour session within its mandatory people management training to encourage conversations around asking for reasonable adjustments.
The club also introduced a bespoke programme and app, provided by Stella, to give staff access to an appointment with a menopause clinician, including a health check and options for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) support.
The aim of the accreditation is to openly show a commitment to employee wellbeing and encourage people to come forward for menopause-friendly conversations. The club also hopes to attract more female staff by reassuring them that the menopause is recognised and respected.
Caron Streeter, head of people at Fulham FC, said: “We are incredibly proud to receive the menopause-friendly accreditation and it has given us valuable recognition for the significant strides we’ve made in the menopause space. At Fulham Football Club, we recognise our staff as being a huge asset and supporting their wellbeing through all stages of life, including menopause, is incredibly important to us.
“Receiving this accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and although our workforce is predominantly male, this highlights how we have created an inclusive environment and culture where menopause is regularly spoken about and no one feels uncomfortable talking about what once was a rarely discussed subject. We look forward to continuing to provide advice, support and training to all staff to demonstrate our long-term commitment in this space.”
