Let’s talk about menopause: how to support employees in the workplace - Marke Creative Merchandise

A recent study has found that menopause results in women leaving their job or turning down promotions due to insufficient support in the workplace. 56% of the women surveyed said their symptoms caused them to take sick leave with the majority (60%) also reporting that they did not receive any support in their workplace. Menopause can have a detrimental impact on wellbeing and productivity levels, and it can severely affect attendance and performance – this means it’s imperative for companies to implement strategies to support women in the workplace.

To demonstrate your commitment to a fully inclusive and safe workplace, there are strategies you can implement to support your employees going through menopause:

Flexible working
Earlier start and finish times to help people avoid rush-hour traffic
Access to counselling
Mindfulness sessions – At Marke Creative for instance, employees have free access to the Mind App and we run mindfulness sessions
Encourage your employees to download the The Menopause View app which free for iOS devices
Sick leave
Support with relevant medical treatment

You can also support your staff with branded merchandise aids that alleviate some of the symptoms of menopause. See some of our ideas* below:

*Products are subject to availability and some may vary between EU/UK regions.

Exercise aids to track health and fitness goals

Taking regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight, reduces stress and improves daily life.

Smart temperature band

Tracks your body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels. Also features fitness tracker and sleep monitor

Branded items to keep your employees comfortable and cool throughout the working day

Ambaro recycled sports tee

Textured sports t-shirt made from recycle polyester derived from plastic bottles. Soft-hand feel and sports fit does everything your normal sports top does but more.

Recycled polyester polo shirt

Polo made from recycled polyester fabric topped off with wicking properties that will keep you looking and feeling cool all day long

Desk fans and hand-held fans

Fan with USB cable

Portable USB fan

Mobile phone fan

Water mister

Mindfulness tools

A natural approach that can help with physical and psychological symptoms of menopause is mindfulness. According to a 2018 British study, mindfulness decreased hot flushes and alleviated depression, anxiety and insomnia.

Yoga mat set

Fragranced Candle

For further support and resources on menopause, visit the following websites:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/

https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/womens-health/menopause

To discover even more creative merchandise solutions, why not browse our Product Catalogues? Get in touch with us at Hiya@MarkeCreative.com to find out more!

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