Don't let menopause or women's health hold you back

Zoe Haydn Jones sits with Helen Tomlinson, the Menopause Employment Champion for the UK government and Head of Talent Inclusion for the Adecco Group. Helen sheds light on her journey to her role as Menopause Champion, revealing the challenges and triumphs along the way. She discusses her work in launching a menopause policy at Adecco, which sparked broader conversations about women's health in the workplace. Helen also shares her experience with perimenopause and how it inspired her to advocate for women who may be unable to voice their struggles.Helen touches on her strategy to encourage employers to create more menopause-friendly work environments, reducing the number of women leaving the workforce due to menopause-related and women's health issues.We discuss the importance of education and open conversations to change organisational culture, providing insights into the safe space sessions she leads for men to learn and ask questions about menopause. Whether you are going through menopause, know someone who is, or are just curious about how we can better support women in the workplace, this episode is a valuable resource. Tune in to learn about the fight for understanding, acceptance, and equality in the workplace.Connect with Helen on LinkedInJoin the Jobs for Women membership.