Menopause Awareness
Menopause is a health and safety, wellbeing and equality issue which affects people in different ways. It is important that companies and employees work together to manage its effects in the workplace.
Our Menopause Awareness Course provides an overview of the stages and symptoms of menopause and why it is important to be aware of menopausal issues in the workplace.
- 20 Minutes
- For all staff
- Based on UK legislation, but suitable for global audiences upon the removal of UK-specific references and translation as necessary.
Learning objectives
- Appreciate why it's important to be aware of menopausal issues at work
- Distinguish between menopausal stages
- Identify common symptoms experienced during menopause and its stages
- Take appropriate action to ensure health and safety at work during menopause
- Recognise ways of supporting those experiencing menopause at work
Identify sources of information and support
What can you expect your employees to learn?
Introduction
Understanding menopause
You decide: Why it matters
Legal obligations
In the news
Stages & symptoms of menopause
Common syptoms
Assessing the impact
Recognising the challenges
Scenario: Claudia's story
Scenario: Anna wants advice
Reasonable adjustments
Scenario: Making the change
Summary
Affirmation
Assessment
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