Help create a supportive work environment for employees experiencing menopause. This Menopause Awareness Training course gives participants a fundamental understanding of menopause, its impact and ways to offer support.
Suitable for employees in all sectors, this CPD-certified course addresses the challenges menopausal women can face and explains how to create an empathetic and inclusive workplace.
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Menopause Awareness
£25.00 +VAT
| Courses | Price per Course |
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| 1 - 14 | £25.00 |
| 15 - 24 | £22.00 |
| 25 - 34 | £20.00 |
| 35 - 44 | £18.00 |
| 45 - 59 | £15.00 |
| 60 - 69 | £14.00 |
| 70 - 89 | £12.00 |
| 90 - 99 | £10.00 |
| 100 - 200 | £9.50 |
Description
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The effects of menopause can make work more difficult for women. This challenge is made worse by a lack of support from employers or understanding from colleagues.
Employers must take action to support those experiencing menopause and promote inclusivity. Our menopause in the workplace training course helps users understand the reality of menopause to promote empathy and awareness. Users learn about misconceptions and symptoms of menopause and how to support those experiencing the condition.
Nearly 8 out of 10 menopausal women are in work, according to NHS data. While menopause affects every woman differently, it can cause adverse health effects such as disrupted sleep, difficulty concentrating and poor memory. Some women also experience hot flushes or night sweats and may battle anxiety and depression.
Because of these symptoms, 45% of menopausal women suffer at work or leave employment entirely. Without appropriate support and understanding, organisations risk losing talented and experienced staff.
Our online menopause course provides a greater understanding of what menopause is, the common symptoms and how employers can support staff experiencing it. This course will empower users to create a more open, productive work environment that makes menopausal employees feel valued, understood and able to achieve their best.
Employers are legally and ethically responsible for supporting employees experiencing menopause. The Equality Act 2010 protects against gender discrimination and can apply in situations where menopausal employees feel they are mistreated.
The Health and Safety at Work Act and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations also require employers to consider all employees’ needs in workplace safety, including those related to menopause symptoms.
Employers must ensure that menopausal employees can:
Single Module
20+ minutes
This course contains the following sections:
Discusses what menopause is, who it affects and the benefits of providing menopause support.
Covers legislation related to menopause and employers’ duties to support employees.
Outlines the physical and psychological symptoms of menopause and management strategies.
Highlights factors that hinder support, including lack of awareness, inadequate workplace policies and stigma around the condition.
Explores actionable steps to create a menopause-friendly work environment, including establishing policies, implementing supportive measures and promoting awareness.
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Users must complete an assessment before earning their certification.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
The course certificate includes the trainee’s name, company name, course name, date of completion, expiry date and name of the approval body.
A CPD-certified certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
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Menopause Awareness Training educates staff about menopause, its symptoms and ways to support colleagues who are experiencing it. This course promotes understanding, reduces stigma and helps ensure that menopausal employees receive the support they need and can continue working productively.
The course covers the following:
Yes. Our menopause training course is exclusively online, so you can complete it using your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
This course is designed for all employees, including managers. By taking this course, managers gain knowledge and skills to support their team members experiencing menopause, including making reasonable adjustments and creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Managers and leaders will improve their understanding of menopause and learn effective support strategies for fostering empathy and inclusivity. These developments help improve employee wellbeing, reduce discrimination risk and increase employee retention.
All employees can benefit from this course as it develops understanding and empathy, which promotes a more collaborative, productive workplace. Managers, supervisors and HR professionals should also take this course as they need to understand their role and responsibilities in supporting employees experiencing menopause.
Menopause training is one of the best ways to raise awareness. This course covers what everyone needs to know about menopause in the workplace, including its potential impacts and how to support those experiencing it. Understanding menopause helps create a more empathetic and open work environment.
Employers can take various steps to support employees going through menopause, such as making necessary adjustments and implementing menopause-friendly policies. Offering staff menopause training helps create a more supportive workplace. It develops awareness among all employees of how the condition might affect someone at work and what they can do to help.
A menopause-friendly workplace acknowledges and supports employees going through menopause. It has a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements and provides menopause in the workplace training to staff.
A workplace menopause policy isn’t currently a statutory requirement. However, you may breach existing protections around gender and age if you don’t make necessary adjustments for employees experiencing menopause. Women experiencing menopause who suffer discrimination at work can also seek damages from employers.
In the UK, menopause is covered under several key pieces of legislation.
The Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination, including on the grounds of age, sex and disability, which can relate to menopausal symptoms.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations require employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees, taking into consideration individual needs, which can be affected by menopause.
Employers in the UK can comply with legislation by implementing menopause-friendly policies, providing menopause training courses for staff and creating a supportive work environment.
Absolutely. You can explore the e-learning platform, get course previews and see how easy online training can be. Speak to one of our sales team or click here to arrange your free trial of our online Menopause Awareness Training.
