Helen Tomlinson, the government's first-ever menopause employment champion, discusses the progress and challenges of addressing women's health in the workplace. She highlights the importance of cultural change and the need for policies to be accompanied by education, allyship, lived experience, and leadership. Tomlinson shares examples of organizations, particularly in the manufacturing sector, that have made positive changes to support menopausal employees. She also emphasizes the intersectionality of women's health issues and the need for global collaboration. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the integration of inclusion and well-being in organizations.

Takeaways

• Cultural change is crucial in addressing women's health in the workplace, and policies should be accompanied by education, allyship, lived experience, and leadership. • The manufacturing sector has made positive changes to support menopausal employees, such as adapting uniforms for comfort and practicality. • Women's health issues, including menopause, should be approached with an intersectional lens, considering factors such as ethnicity, disability, and LGBTQ+ identity. • Global collaboration is important in sharing best practices and driving progress in women's health in the workplace. • Integration of inclusion and well-being is essential for organizations to effectively support their workforce.