“The Menopause Friendly Accreditation provided internal recognition for the great work we have implemented within the menopause space.

“Importantly, it also makes it clear to all staff that we are fully committed to supporting their wellbeing and take pride in providing an inclusive and caring environment. We were surprised at the detail of the application process. You can tell that a lot of hard work has gone in to make it as robust as possible.

A key benefit of the process requiring so much evidence, is that you can take stock of what you have or don’t have in place. The whole process acts as a great gap analysis!”

“We are incredibly proud to have achieved the Menopause Friendly Accreditation. At Holland & Barrett, we believe in supporting our colleagues throughout all stages of their lives and menopause is no exception.

We understand the impact that menopause can have on individuals, both physically and emotionally, and we are committed to providing the necessary support and resources to help our colleagues navigate this time with greater ease.”

“As a majority female populated company, it is an honour to have been accredited as a Menopause Friendly Employer in recognition of the collective work that has taken place at Oxford PharmaGenesis to break down bias in the workplace on a topic affecting many of our current and future colleagues.

I would like to thank our advocates for their hard work and our colleagues who shared their lived experiences to help us create a workplace that now better serves them.”

“Gaining this accreditation means a lot to us and our staff, as the accreditation process encouraged us to involve all areas of the business including frontline and office-based colleagues.

We covered everything from talking to station teams and senior managers to attending health fairs across the business and marking national event”s.””

“The Menopause Friendly Accreditation demonstrates our commitment to supporting our staff’s health and wellbeing. Being a menopause friendly employer aligns with our Trust values, our ‘Wellbeing for Life’ vision and our NHS People Promise.”

“We are thrilled to achieve accreditation, it’s testament to the work we are doing to support our colleagues, across the organisation, no matter which stage of their menopause journey they are in or how they are affected

“Being supportive and caring is our way of life. Our staff are our biggest asset, so we are always looking at how we can support their health and wellbeing.

Approximately 84% of our workforce is female, many of whom are either currently experiencing menopause or will be in future years. We wanted to create a culture where menopause can be openly discussed and not treated as a taboo subject.

We want them to be empowered; to feel they can access medical and other support whenever they have a need.”

“It is wonderful that West Ham United has been named as the first Premier League Club to receive The Menopause Friendly Accreditation and on behalf of everyone at the Club I would like to say how proud we all are.

It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to our staff and the emphasis we place on creating a positive working environment that allows people to flourish and reach their full potential – supporting and embracing their individual circumstances and needs.

“Through the training and initiatives we have introduced whilst working to become fully accredited, all our colleagues now have a greater understanding of menopause, what females may be going through and how it impacts on them.

Given our public-facing role, this has helped in our dealings with people, creating a greater sense of empathy. It has also been beneficial in strengthening relationships between colleagues, by removing taboos and giving people the chance and confidence to speak and listen.”

“We are thrilled to have achieved this significant accreditation and now recognised as a Menopause Friendly Employer.

This accreditation is a mark of excellence for menopause in the workplace and recognises our commitment to creating a working environment where every employee feels supported and valued.”

“Being awarded the Menopause in the Workplace accreditation is testament to the supportive environment this has created.

We look forward to continuing to expand on the advice, support, and education throughout the business.”

“Menopause is a life event that our policies, processes and procedures need to take account of.

Whether directly experiencing the menopause, working alongside or managing someone who is, or engaging with a member of the public who may have symptoms, it is imperative that we provide support, raise awareness, dispel myths and normalise conversations.

Achieving accreditation is testament to each force’s commitment and provides the foundation on which we will continue to build.”

“We recognise that true inclusion is a journey, but we are proud to be officially accredited for everything that has been accomplished so far.” 

“The Menopause Friendly Accreditation was important as the external assessment of our work and initiatives from a panel of experts demonstrated to our staff that we are committed to supporting people through menopause.

We speak about menopause widely at events in our sector and the Accreditation further helps us to raise awareness, as well as our profile, on the topic.”

“We are delighted to be the first gas distribution company to become accredited as menopause friendly.

As a sector that is generally male dominated, it is important for Cadent to have equity in our workplace.

By becoming Menopause Friendly, we are giving our menopausal and perimenopausal colleagues the chance to be their most comfortable and confident selves at work.

“Being a menopause friendly employer means that we provide a welcoming working environment that allows women to bring their best selves to work.

By actively supporting staff, listening to feedback, investing in training and putting practices in place that normalise menopause, we’ve created an open and honest culture where staff feel empowered and valued. It has very much been a team effort, and to be recognised with this accreditation is fantastic.” 

“We are delighted to have achieved accreditation as a menopause friendly employer.

Inclusion is a key priority for XPS and our commitment to supporting employees experiencing menopause symptoms is one example of the steps we’re taking to ensure everyone at XPS feels included and enabled.”

“We decided to apply for the Menopause Friendly Accreditation to show our members, colleagues and stakeholders that we take this very seriously as a long-term commitment and aren’t simply following the media trend or ticking a box.”