Work for Organisations
Menstrual Cycle and Menopause Support for Organisations – Our Approach
Although the conversation around menstrual and menopause well-being has opened up a lot in recently years, and this is welcomed, there are still many organisations and employers who want to support their staff better but are unsure how to proceed. They want to handle these issues well, don’t want to ‘get it wrong’ but lack examples of good practice.
I work with these organisations, to help them create an open dialogue, bringing in some training, advice and practical tools. Often it’s some simple steps, a little flexibility and some better practices which can really help improve workplace well-being and create a positive menstrual environment, better for everybody.
Benefits for Organisations
Reduce workplace illness & time off
Women can feel isolated and alone, while trying to manage difficult symptoms. Because there’s still embarrassment and tension around menstrual & menopause matters, people may give other reasons for their health problems. Not knowing what the issues are, means employers don’t know the most appropriate ways to help.
Retain valuable employees
Managing menstrual & menopause difficulties whilst at work can be challenging for some women. If they feel unsupported or don’t see how things could improve they may look elsewhere or consider leaving.
Enhance employee well-being
By acknowledging menstrual matters and finding comfortable language for everyone employers can help alleviate some of the physical and psychological barriers that people face. A more open atmosphere with small adaptations & adjustments and a little flexibility can improve physical and emotional well-being so much. When staff feel supported, they feel more valued and respected.
Support cyclical awareness
Working with your cycle brings so many overall health benefits, people can bring all their talents and creative energies into their working lives. By honouring their natural rhythms people can work in ways that benefit both themselves and the organisation. Thus boosting staff morale tremendously.
Reduce the risk of employee relations issues
Unfortunately when organisation don’t equip their managers to handle this topic well staff can feel very unsupported and communication can get strained. By introducing some good training and materials to support managers, better practices can be established and much can be done to support a more positive menstrual culture.
Social responsibility
Like the shifts in conversations around mental health in recent decades, bringing more awareness to menstrual & menopause well-being can actually bring benefits for all of us. It helps to break down stigma, foster open dialogue, and bring balance in work and life. For modern organisations, it’s just the right thing to do.
How Threshold Coaching Can Help
For Organisations - Menopause Webinars & Workshops
We offer short seminars and workshops, designed to raise awareness and educate your staff about menstrual cycle and menopause matters, so they can be managed well and create supportive environments. Delivered in-person or online, our seminars can be tailored to suit the needs and scale of your organisation.
Format of 1 hr, 2 hr or half-day, or an on-going programme – get in touch to see what will suit you best - pam@thresholdcoaching.co.uk
For individuals 1 : 1 Coaching
Are you trying to manage all the fluctuating challenges of an unbalanced menstrual cycle or menopause transition, and it’s creating issues with your current work role and situation? Let me help you navigate these circumstances with some dignity, confidence and better support.
First Steps
Would you like to open the conversation up around menstrual matters or menopause in your workplace, for yourself or others. You’d love to bring in some guidance or good practice. But you’re really not sure where to begin. Give me a call – let’s talk, I offer a first conversation, free of charge.
I could be your ally, to work alongside you, let’s connect - pam@thresholdcoaching.co.uk
