Recruitment consultancy to host menopause expert at event

Midlands recruitment consultancy, SF Recruitment, is leading the way in menopause awareness by hosting a 'Menopause in the Workplace ' event.

The event, in partnership with Law Firm, Browne Jacobson LLP and Lauren Chiren, a global keynote speaker, trainer & coach on executive women 's wellbeing, takes place on Tuesday 5 July, Victoria Square Birmingham.

Lauren (pictured) advocates that being menopause supportive, is business savvy. She works to support high performing women in navigating the changes and challenges of all things hormonal.

The menopause expert has been seen on the BBC, CNN and Sky News. She has been actively engaged in campaigning to normalise menopause at work and has regularly consulted with MP 's locally and in the House of Commons.

Under the Equality Act 2010, the menopause is not currently a specific protected characteristic.

Claire Davies, head of HR Recruitment at SF comments on why the business was so keen to get involved.

She said: “Our business is directly involved with employment, so it is vital that we understand and support anything that impacts recruitment. When we equip ourselves with the right knowledge, we become invaluable trusted partners to our clients and candidates alike.

“Irrespective of whether or not it becomes a protected characteristic, making menopause inclusivity a priority has been demonstrated to not only improve an organisation 's performance and financial bottom line, but also makes for a better place for employees to work. ”

According to research by Nuffield Health, there are 13.5 million menopausal women, of which 80 per cent are in employment. Seventy-two per cent of women in work say they feel unsupported; nine out of 10 women say they feel unable to talk to managers at work; and one in 50 are on long term sickness. As many as 25 per cent of these women seriously consider giving up work, with over 10 per cent simply leaving their jobs. This is completely necessary and is entirely preventable.

As Lauren shares through her business: Women of Certain Stage, menopause affects everyone, directly and indirectly, including everyone living, working and socialising with menopausal people.

When businesses address menopause in the workplace, they can expect to: improve attraction and retention of women in the workplace, increase employee engagement and satisfaction, boost performance and productivity, reduce the gender pay gap and support inclusion and belonging, people, health & safety, and wellbeing strategies.

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