Virtual/Instructor-led training
Navigating Menopause in the Workplace:
A Guide for Employees and Managers
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Introduction
Menopause is a natural biological process that occurs in women as they reach middle age. It marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and is characterized by changes in hormones and physical symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings.
Menopause can also affect a woman’s emotional and mental well-being, which can have an impact on her work performance. It is important for employers and managers to understand and support employees who are going through menopause, as it can affect their productivity and overall job satisfaction.
Details
- Presentation Length: 60-min / 90-mins / Half Day
- Participant Numbers: 15-500+
- Virtual and In-person options available
- Sessions can be recorded for internal use
- Onsite training available globally: North & South America, EMEIA, APAC, LATAM
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and Malay.
- Understanding Menopause: What it is and how it affects women
- Physical Symptoms of Menopause: How to manage hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms
- Emotional and Mental Well-being: Strategies for coping with mood swings and other emotional changes
- Workplace Accommodations: How employers and managers can support employees going through menopause
- Communication and Support: How to talk about menopause in the workplace and where to find resources for support
- Lecture and discussion: The session will begin with a lecture on the topic of menopause, followed by a group discussion to allow participants to share their experiences and insights.
- Interactive exercises: Participants will engage in interactive exercises such as yoga and meditation to experience the benefits of these practices firsthand.Case studies: Participants will analyze case studies to better understand how menopause can affect different individuals and the strategies that can be used to support them.
- The session will be designed to be interactive and engaging, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for participants to share their experiences and learn from one another. Additionally, the session will be inclusive and sensitive to the diversity of experiences and identities of the participants.
(included in Half-Day and Full Day sessions)
- The biopsychosocial model of menopause, which acknowledges the interplay between the biological, psychological, and social aspects of menopause
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviors that can contribute to emotional symptoms
- Positive psychology, which emphasizes the importance of cultivating positive emotions and well-being
- Mindfulness meditation: Participants will learn how to practice mindfulness meditation as a way to manage stress and improve focus in the workplace, as well as how to guide employees going through menopause to do the same.
- Yoga and stretching: Participants will engage in a short yoga session designed to help release tension and improve overall well-being in the workplace, as well as how to guide employees going through menopause to do the same.
- Role-playing: Participants will engage in role-playing exercises to practice effective communication and support for employees going through menopause.
These exercises are designed to help managers and employers understand and support employees who may be going through menopause. Mindfulness and yoga will be presented as tools that can help alleviate some of the symptoms of menopause and improve overall well-being in the workplace. Role-playing will provide a safe space for participants to practice effective communication and support for employees going through menopause. This will help managers and employers to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.
Participants in this session will gain a deeper understanding of menopause, including the physical and emotional symptoms that can accompany it. They will learn strategies for managing these symptoms, as well as how employers and managers can create a supportive work environment for employees going through menopause.
By the end of the session, participants will have the tools and knowledge they need to navigate menopause in the workplace and support the well-being of their colleagues and employees.
