DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Noon-Jones adds : “ Our renewed focus on policies such as the Menopause and Women ’ s Health Policies have enhanced our ability to both attract and retain a population of female employees who may have ordinarily struggled with personal recognition . We continue to celebrate the successes of our highly talented female workforce and look forward to making continuous and recognisable progress in the years ahead .”
IT services and consulting company , Accenture has also incorporated women ’ s health considerations into its comprehensive health and wellness package . This includes a digital healthcare application designed to assist individuals during significant life stages such as fertility , early parenthood and menopause . Accenture also integrated Peppy into its healthcare offerings , granting individuals access to menopause specialists who provide guidance through chat , personalised programmes , events and virtual consultations .
Jill Ross , Managing Director at Accenture affirms : “ Menopause can no longer be taboo at work . We are proud to be a menopause-friendly employer and strive to support women , and all our people , with
“ Our renewed focus on policies such as the Menopause and Women ’ s Health Policies have enhanced our ability to both attract and retain a population of female employees ”
ALISON NOON-JONES VICE PRESIDENT & HR DIRECTOR , LEIDOS UK
their hormonal health and create a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging .
“ By having better information and open conversations , organisations can go some way to dispelling myths about the menopause and empower their people . Breaking down barriers on the menopause helps us all to be better leaders and colleagues and forms part of our journey to becoming one of the most inclusive companies in the world ."
The future of women ’ s health Change is happening – but not at a quick enough pace . Rather than seeing women ’ s health as a female problem , employers need to understand that they impact the entire business .
“ Workplaces need to remove the taboo and any barriers around the subjects – staff training is key ,” White adds . “ It ’ s wonderful that we have seen a huge rise in the wellbeing and mental health support in the workplaces , but employers need to start taking women ’ s health issues just as seriously . After all , the two are linked .”
Once the perspective on these topics change , we can only hope that women will receive the support they deserve , making them less inclined to cut their careers short . sustainabilitymag . com 125