LSH Auto is leading the way in supporting employees through menopause, unveiling a new policy, toolkit, and training as part of its broader commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The company will hold an inclusive management workshop this week, focusing on gender equality, menopause, and workplace culture, to coincide with World Menopause Day which seeks to break the stigma around menopause and raise awareness of the support options available.
Tracy Ellam, operations director at LSH Auto, said: “With the right support, there’s no need for women to press pause on their career during this natural transition. However, many women will continue to suffer in silence unless we reduce the stigma around menopause and create a culture where colleagues feel comfortable talking about menopause and discussing their concerns.”
Ellam added: “The symptoms of menopause can affect a colleague’s comfort and consequently their performance at work. We have a duty to provide a safe and comfortable working environment, so we need to be open to implementing adjustments and providing additional support for those experiencing symptoms.”
The new policy and training highlight the importance of fostering a comfortable working environment and suggest reasonable adjustments, such as temperature control, uniform modifications, breaks, and flexible working options.