Even with minimal resources, it’s possible to create more awareness within your company, generate a positive workplace culture and make small, practical adjustments
Retaining staff
Creating an inclusive workplace is likely to retain experienced and valued employees. In 2022, 86% of respondents to a poll (Betterup) said they would be more likely to work for a company if it provided support for ‘menstrual health, menopause and pregnancy related issues’.
Workplace culture
Increasing employee engagement and productivity, enhancing their health and wellbeing, and improving diversity and inclusion objectives. All employees will benefit from positive changes – not just those who menstruate.
At Wiltshire Council we are here to help you and your employees to develop a healthy workplace. Our team can provide support, answer your queries and signpost you to the latest information and guidance.
If you would like to make your workplace a healthier place to work, find out more or meet with us, please contact:
Call: 0300 0034566
Support
Always suggest a person contacts their GP if they have any concerns regarding their health
- Women’s health – NHS (www.nhs.uk) – Information and support on women’s health, wellbeing, conditions and screening
- Health Coaches – they will work with you to improve your health and make positive lifestyle changes. Your coach can assist you every step of the way to achieve and maintain your goals. The service is free and available for adults aged 18 and over. Group sessions supporting mental wellbeing and weight management are also available
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Resources
- MECC Link – is an online signposting tool available to everyone in B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire to help find out where support can be accessed for health and wellbeing. MECC Link
- BS 30416:2023 Menstruation, Menstrual Health, Menopause | BSI (bsigroup.com) – offers practical guidance to support employees experiencing menstruation, menstrual health, or menopause in the workplace
- Menstruation and menstrual health in the workplace | CIPD – Practical advice to help employers provide support around menstruation and menstrual health in the workplace
- The menopause at work: guidance for people managers | CIPD – Guidance for managers on how to support employees through menopause
- Managing the menopause – Menopause at work – Acas – managing the effects of menopause in the workplace including supporting and talking with staff, developing a policy and how menopause is related to the law
- Menopause in the workplace: Guidance for employers | EHRC (equalityhumanrights.com) – these resources are designed to help employers understand their legal obligations in relation to supporting workers experiencing menopausal symptoms
- WHC factsheets and other helpful resources – Women’s Health Concern (womens-health-concern.org) – a range of detailed factsheets providing information and advice on gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health issues. The factsheets can be downloaded in PDF format or printed directly from the website
- Reading Well – Wiltshire Libraries have focused reading lists of books (physical and on-line) to help with specific issues including getting active, stress, anxiety and depression available for free. The books on the Reading Well lists have been recommended by health professionals to help people to understand and manage their health and wellbeing using self-help reading
- Wiltshire Together – a free community platform that connects people, charities, community groups and organisations in Wiltshire to their community. You can search for local events, volunteering opportunities, and nearby support
- The free Midlife MOT website – encourages people to review their skills and brings together trusted services to help you start thinking about your work, health and money with future planning in mind
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Toolkits
- Menopause in the Workplace – Business in the Community (bitc.org.uk) – this toolkit provides insight into how menopause impacts women in the workplace
- The Mid-Life MOT: helping employees navigate mid-life (bitc.org.uk) – this toolkit provides HR and other senior managers with tools and insights to support a growing older workforce. It explains how mid-life MOTs can help employees reflect on their working futures
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Learning and Development
- Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is about making the most of every opportunity you have with the people you come into contact with. MECC is a reflective skills-based free training opportunity that encourages a different way of interacting to address health and wellbeing issues. Courses running during 2024 and booking information can be found at https://www.theenterprisenetwork.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MECC-training-dates-Sept_Nov_2024.jpg
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