Menopause - a Taboo Subject in the Workplace

Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce, affecting women between the ages of 45-55, and in some cases, in their 30s. Yet the topic of menopause is still very much a taboo subject in the workplace. In this episode I speak to menopause expert Emma Persand about it. She shares valuable tips on what women can do to make the menopause more manageable, as well as what employers can do to better support their menopausal women employees. About Emma Persand Emma Persand is the founder and director of Lemur Health Ltd. She is a qualified nurse and workplace health and wellbeing professional. She completed the Certificate of Menopause Care and the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Certificate for Menopause symptoms through the British Menopause Society to improve working conditions for all. Emma is vice-chair of the Society of Occupational Medicine’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. This was established last year in response to the disproportionate health and work outcomes suffered by certain employees of colour, gender, biological sex, ability, social-economic status, and geographic location. She sits on the European Menopause and Andropause Society’s Task Force, contributing to the global statement on what health care professionals need to know about the menopause. Lemur Health works with organisations in their commitment to support the diverse needs of employees through the inclusion of reproductive and sexual health in the overall health and wellbeing agenda. Find out more at www.lemurhealth.com