Supporting Women's Health at Work

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Summary of webinar: 

As women’s and reproductive health becomes a growing focus for workplace wellbeing, Occupational Health professionals are uniquely placed to lead the way – supporting individuals, advising employers, and shaping more inclusive, productive working environments.
This essential session will share the latest evidence, highlight emerging challenges and explore how OH can help employers respond with confidence, care and clarity.
Why now?

New research underscores the impact of menstrual health, menopause, fertility and pregnancy loss on workforce participation and progression – with wider implications for long-term health, including bone health and chronic conditions. With an ageing workforce and increasing expectations on employers, the need for proactive, joined-up support has never been greater.
Key topics:
•    Women’s health as a workforce issue: Understanding how reproductive health intersects with attendance, performance and retention and the critical role OH plays in early intervention and support.
•    Insights from new research: A spotlight on the latest findings from the CIPD and SOM briefing and what they mean for OH practice.
•    Long-term health and an ageing workforce: How women’s health is shaping workplace needs and how can organisations and OH get ready.
•    What meaningful support looks like: From risk assessments and workplace adjustments to upskilling line managers and guiding policy, how OH can drive evidence-based, person-centred approaches.
•    Taking a lifecycle view: The opportunity for OH to support women’s health at every stage and influence strategic planning, not just reactive care.

Presenter bio:

Deborah Garlick, CEO of the award-winning Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace and founder of Henpicked.net, has been instrumental in advancing menopause and menstruation awareness and support since 2016. Her team has guided thousands of employers in implementing essential training and policies. In 2023, Deborah expanded her mission globally, co-founding Menopause Friendly Australia and partnering with MiDOViA in the US. She established Menopause Friendly Accreditation and received an award from the BSI for helping create menopause and menstruation guidance, setting new workplace inclusivity standards.
Through the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards and comprehensive training programs, Deborah celebrates and equips organisations to create supportive environments. As a prominent advocate, she frequently shares her insights in the media and through her book, Menopause: The Change for the Better, published by Bloomsbury. Deborah remains a leading force in promoting workplace inclusivity for menopausal and menstruating individuals worldwide.
 

Chair: Emma Persand

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