Menopause in the Workplace for Managers

Course Code
50160023

Course has already taken place

Provider
OD&PL

Tutor(s):
Barbara MacPherson,Bernadette Hardware

Suitability
Any member of staff, irrespective of age or gender, who has management
responsibilities and wants to understand more about the menopause, its
potential impact and how to support staff as necessary. If this workshop
becomes fully booked, please email
leadership@leeds.ac.uk to be added to a waitlist.

Date(s)
Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 13:30 to 15:30

Max Places:
24

Description
The aim of this interactive workshop is to raise awareness and develop a
culture within the organisation so conversations about the menopause are
normalised and not taboo.

Please note that these sessions will run online via Teams with the
exception of 26 January and 15 May 2023 which will be held on Campus.
Details of the venue will be included in the meeting invitation


By the end of the session participants will be able to:
• Discuss the signs and symptoms of the menopause
• Evaluate the potential impact of these on both home and work life
• Describe help and support available both within and out-with the
organisation
• Action support in the workplace for staff members as appropriate

The course will cover:
• Clarification around the language of peri / menopause.
• Signs and symptoms, the potential impact of these.
• Why this is an important topic for everyone in the workplace.
• The university's menopause guidance and other sources of support.
• How to have a good conversation with staff who need support

Previous participants comments:
• ‘The combination of a video presentation and small group
discussions gave me good pointers to take back to work and start
immediately'
• ' you made me feel more normal and not alone'

This workshop will be delivered by Bee Macpherson (Programme Lead,
PGCert Clinical Education, School of Medicine) and Bernadette Hardware
(Safety Health and Wellbeing Services).

Bee leads the University working group on menopause in the workplace, of
which Bernadette is a member. Bee has also developed guidance
documents for staff, created the meno-pause for thought cafes and is
leading a research project on the menopause.