Holland & Barrett has been awarded menopause accreditation in recognition of the workplace support it provides to employees. The health and wellness company is offering comprehensive health training, including...
Read moreDetailsMedtronic has gained menopause friendly accreditation as part of its efforts to “build a more inclusive culture”. The global healthcare technology company, which employs 1,234 people in the UK...
Read moreDetailsCurrys has unveiled five new measures to support diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including policies around gender reassignment, fertility, pregnancy loss, premature births and menopause. Announcing the provisions...
Read moreDetailsAccenture has gained menopause friendly accreditation in recognition of the support it offers employees around hormonal health. The professional services company, which has UK offices in London, Bristol, Birmingham,...
Read moreDetailsXPO Logistics has introduced paid leave for its 5,000 employees in the UK and Ireland who are, or have partners who are, undergoing fertility treatment from this month (June)....
Read moreDetailsMedical Protection Society (MPS) has gained menopause-friendly accreditation after implementing a range of supportive measures for its workforce. According to the global not-for-profit, member-owned medical defence organisation, it “recognised...
Read moreDetailsAW Hainsworth has implemented menopause training for its managers as part of its commitment to wellbeing in the workplace. The UK textile mill launched the initiative to boost awareness...
Read moreDetailsInfertility affects around 17.5% of the adult population – around one in six people – according to a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report. For organisations large and small,...
Read moreDetailsNew standards for menopause and menstruation support have been launched to help women at work. Published by the British Standards Institute (BSI), the guidance sets out good practice examples...
Read moreDetailsFunding Circle has committed to supporting employees who experience a miscarriage by signing a pregnancy loss pledge. The loan company, which has around 700 UK staff, agreed to the...
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