Gender at Work Menopause Toolkit

Ready to create a menopause-inclusive workplace?

The menopausal transition affects a significant portion of our ageing workforce, affecting physical and mental well-being. Organisations who address these challenges can increase employee engagement, performance, and retention. 

Enter the Gender at Work Menopause Toolkit - a kete (basket) of wisdom, resources, and guidance on creating a menopause-inclusive workplace. This toolkit is filled with real and practical ideas that are tried and tested in New Zealand organisations. 

In 2021, we identified the opportunities to address menopause-related challenges and incorporated addressing them as advanced criteria into our GenderTick accreditation. Built on the wisdom of leading organisations, this toolkit was created to enable all businesses of all sizes to commit to menopause-inclusive workplaces.  

 

Buy the toolkit as a stand-alone offer for non-community members. 

Become a Gender at Work Community Member and access the toolkit as a FREE benefit. 

Already a member? Simply log-in to our Members Area or request to create an account.

Benefits of the Gender at Work Menopause Toolkit 

With the toolkit, organisations can take steps to address the impacts of the menopausal transition which can help:  

  • Reduce costs related to recruitment, employee absenteeism and employment relations issues

  • Be seen as an employer of choice that wants to look after its people

  • Increase brand reputation - be seen as a progressive organisation that supports all people

  • Retain key talent and experience

  • Improve gender balance

  • Improve female representation at senior levels

  • Reduce the gender pay gap

  • Increase employee engagement, motivation and productivity

What does the Gender at Work Menopause Toolkit cover? 

Part A: Menopause in Aotearoa New Zealand 

  • What is the menopausal transition?  

  • The stigma surrounding menopause  

  • Rainbow inclusion  

  • Ethnic and indigenous communities  

  • Wāhine Māori  

  • Recent key findings about experiences in Aotearoa  

Part B: Introducing Support in the Workplace  

  • Why should organisations support employees?  

  • A business case for menopause support  

  • Understanding the organisation’s current state of readiness  

  • Developing a menopause at work programme 

  • Role-specific actions 

  • Creating a supportive community 

  • Thoughtful communications planning 

  • Measuring progress 

  • Insights from Gender at Work Members 

How much does it cost to buy the toolkit?

The Gender at Work Menopause Toolkit is a FREE benefit for our Gender at Work Community Members. If you’re already a member, you can access this in the Members Area. To join as a member, fill out the form here.

We also offer the Gender at Work Menopause Toolkit as a standalone product for non-community members, which your organisation can buy and access for $2,000+GST. 

 

Step-by-Step Process

  • Purchase the Gender at Work Menopause Toolkit for your organisation on our website.

    Gender at Work Community Members can download the toolkit for free by visiting the Members Area.

  • We will send you a link to download the toolkit, including a presentation and policy template for your organisation.

  • Make use of your 2 hours of consulting time with an expert from the Gender at Work team – we can help you identify steps to continue making progress!

Not sure whether the Gender at Work Menopause Toolkit is for your organisation? Book a free 15-minute chat below and we can answer any questions you have.

 

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