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Menopause in the Workplace: Creating a Culture of Support - Online E-Learning Course

Menopause is an important workplace issue because it affects so many employees.
In Ireland there are 350,000 menopausal women in the workplace.
The target audience for this course is employees and employers interested in learning more about menopause.
Learn how we can support our peers to work through this difficult time with dignity and respect.

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What people are saying

The content of the course was excellent and very relevant for

today’s work force – Louise Coughlan, Relate Care

About the Programme

This course is designed to inform and educate individuals on Menopause and Perimenopause with the view to breaking the stigma attached to it.
It examines real cases, legislation, who the menopause effects and what supports co-workers and employees can provide.
Employers now more that ever should be offering every support, including drafting a menopause policy to support those suffering the effects of menopause.
This is vital in order to hold onto valuable talent with many years experience.
This course offers a guide for employers to ensure they are managing menopause in the best way possible and creating a culture of safety and respect.

Course Outline

1

Definitions and Symptoms

Introduction, Definitions of Perimenopause and Menopause. Outlining expected symptoms.
2

Self Care, Dignity & Respect

Review of legislation supporting menopausal women, managing menopause with dignity and self care tips.
3

Talking and Supporting Menopause

Examining menopause and the effects it has on the transgender population, hear from celebrities and their stories. Tips on how you can support your peers going through this challenging time.
4

Management Support

How can employers and business owners support their employees suffering from menopause - simple but effective tips. How to begin developing a strategy for your organisation. Review changes other Irish companies are making to develop a culture of support.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a greater understanding  of what Menopause and Peri-menopause is
  • Recall the symptoms of menopause
  • Recognise who menopause effects
  • Recall steps on how to support your colleagues in the workplace
  • Employers will gain insight into implementing changes; both physical and cultural to support those experiencing menopause.
  • Review  what other companies are doing right now to de-stigmatise menopause and create a culture of support.

About Us

The HR Suite is managed by Caroline Reidy who has over 20 years experience in providing HR Services to business throughout Ireland. Our strength lies in the diversity of our skills and past experiences, with The HR Suite team having direct experience with virtually all industry sectors within Ireland.

The HR Suite provide outsourced HR services and Business Solutions, adding real value to your business. In the complex and ever changing human resources and employment legislation arena in Ireland, as your HR advisor we can provide you with timely and accurate advice, support and training on a comprehensive range of topics.

We can also help you maximise your team’s skills and productivity, help control your payroll budget effectively, implement HR best practice, assist with third- party and staff negotiations and ensure legal compliance. The HR Suite facilitates companies to outsource their HR and business needs in the most cost- efficient way.

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We offer best practice, up to date training and development solutions for individuals and teams. Our training offering is designed with you in mind, that is, we invest time in understanding our clients’ training needs, which enables us to deliver the best training solutions.

Get in Touch

We would love to hear from you. You can contact us as below:

Dublin:
13 Upper Baggot Street, 2nd Floor, Dublin 4. DO4 W7K5

Kerry:
Pier 17 Dingle Road, Tralee,
Co. Kerry. V92 R6DX (HQ)

Cork:
5 Lapp’s Quay, Centre,
Cork. T12 RW7D

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