Introduction
We have trained hundreds of managers in how to deal with menopause in the workplace. Feedback from our male delegates has shown that many men fully appreciate the opportunity to learn about the menopause and how the symptoms can seriously affect women in their daily lives.
Men and the Menopause at Work Course Overview
With menopausal women making up a sixth of the UK workforce, organisations need to acknowledge that they are a crucial demographic. In response to an overwhelming number of requests for a male-focused course, and created in consultation with a range of stakeholders, we are delighted to offer this unique training workshop.
This half-day course can run at either 0930-1300 or 1300-1630.
Learning objectives:
What the symptoms are and what do women really experience?
To understand their legal duty of care
To quantify the business case for implementing a policy
How menopause guidance fits into an overall EDI strategy
How to support family members and improve relationships with menopausal partners
Key training topics:
What did your male colleagues think?
“It was so great just to talk about the menopause – great that men were there too. Thank you very much, made me feel a little less bonkers!”
“It’s taken me far too long to join all the dots. I thought she was having a breakdown and didn’t know what to say or do to help.”
“My partner stopped shopping and doing the laundry. I assumed she was planning to leave me once the children had left home. It never occurred to me it might be menopause-related.”
“My wife had a radical hysterectomy recently and I need to know how to support her through early menopause.”
“I am on the receiving end, and I don’t know handle the situation of my wife going through perimenopause. Thank you for explaining what it’s like for many women and making me less afraid and more confident about supporting her.”
Men and the Menopause at Work; symptoms, solutions and difficult conversations
The programme content can be adapted to meet your specific organisational challenges and training needs.
The agenda below is used as a starting point for pre-course discussions with the trainer. To ensure the final agenda meets your specific requirements, minor amendments can be made.
Eggshells, mood swings, libidos and other menopause taboos.
A confidential and open discussion to get it all on the table.
All the things you’re dying to ask but don’t dare
When does it even start?
Does it ever finish?
How to avoid saying the wrong thing
Fixing and managing: how men inadvertently get it wrong
Is there ever a right thing to say?
What helps menopausal women?
What is especially unhelpful?
Busting taboos and reducing the fear factor: what you really need to know
The menopause business case
Statistics and arguments
Reduced absence
Loyalty
Building your brand as an inclusive employer
Reduction or recruitment costs
Minimising the risk of workplace tribunals
Your legal obligations:
Menopause policy and guidance at work: essential components
Meeting your legal requirements
Avoiding age and sex discrimination
Workplace risk assessment: Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1993
Equality Act 2010 and workplace guidance: a checklist
What are the symptoms and potential remedies? How do menopausal symptoms affect women at work and at home?
What’s the difference between perimenopause and menopause?
Biology: symptoms and effects on working women
HRT, black cohosh and yoga: inside track on what might work on alleviating symptoms
Five things you can do today to support the menopausal women you know
Top tips on conversation starters
Real life role play to minimise fear, offence and the chances of it all ending in someone’s tears
Wrap up and closing questions
Sighs of relief and feedback
Contact Details
Catherine Ouston,
Head of In-House Training
📥 teamtraining@bfi.co.uk
📞 +44(0)1983 861133
