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Online - Zoom link will be sent before the event, Glasgow
April 17, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Scottish Women in Business invites you to join our April training event on the 17th of April, from 12pm to 1pm, via Zoom. This session, hosted by Mo and Pauline from Saorsa, is dedicated to an incredibly vital topic for our members: understanding menopause.
Menopause is a significant life stage for women, yet it remains a subject shrouded in misunderstanding and taboo. This informative session aims to shed light on this crucial topic, covering a range of aspects to enhance awareness and support.
Key Topics of the Session:
- What is Menopause?: An introduction to menopause, demystifying what it is and what it entails.
- Hormones, Symptoms, and Impacts: Understanding the hormonal changes, diverse symptoms, and their potential impacts on health and daily life.
- Health Risks Associated with Menopause: Discussing the various health risks that can arise during menopause and how to mitigate them.
- Holistic and Hormone Therapies: Exploring different approaches to managing menopause symptoms, including holistic methods and hormone therapies.
- Consulting with Your GP: Guidance on how to effectively discuss menopause and its symptoms with your general practitioner.
- Menopause as a Workplace Issue: Why menopause should be recognised and addressed within the workplace, and the importance of creating supportive environments.
About Our Speakers:
Mo and Pauline have been at the forefront of raising awareness about menopause within Tesco Bank and Tesco UK since 2019. Their personal experiences with debilitating, undiagnosed menopause symptoms, which nearly cost Mo her job and led Pauline to consider resigning, have fuelled their commitment to educating others about the profound effects menopause can have on both personal and professional lives.
Their efforts have led to significant changes within Tesco, the UK's largest private sector employer, where almost 70% of the workforce is female. Initiatives include the introduction of a Menopause Guide, a Menopause Support network (Hot at Tesco), Line Manager Training, Menopause Friendly Uniforms, a menopause information hub, and a policy ensuring menopause symptoms are not recorded against any absence procedure.
Recognised for their contributions, Mo and Pauline have received several awards, including The Payments Association's Do.Better.Together., Best D&I Initiative. They have represented Tesco at a government round table on menopause and are active members of the No Time To Step Back Working Group.
In addition to their work at Tesco, they have completed extensive CPD accredited training and launched Saorsa Menopause Consultancy in 2020. Saorsa, a social enterprise, delivers Menopause Awareness strategies and training to businesses, supporting vulnerable people and community groups.
Join us for this enlightening session to gain a deeper understanding of menopause and its implications. This event is not just informative but also crucial in breaking down the barriers surrounding this often-taboo subject. Register now to be part of this important conversation.
