Episode 46: Why menopause in the workplace matters with Loretta Dignam

Loretta Dignam CEO of The Menopause Hub joins our host William Corless to discuss why menopause matters in the workplace. Loretta takes an evidence based approach to focus on the impact on women and the workplace. Loretta was blindsided by her own experience and with a focus on gender equality, she is passionate that no one should suffer like she did. She wants to short cut this journey for others and demystify this for women and employers. This is done through education and taking the fear out of these conversations. Over 570,000 women at anyone time will be going through menopause at anyone time Over 350,000 of those women will be in the workplace Research shows that 80% of women are unprepared for menopause. 66% of women no little or nothing about menopause There are 37 symptoms of menopause 25% will have dehabilitating symptoms Much like the focus on mental health over the last decade, Loretta is focused on what the future will look like and women health being at the forefront of wellbeing initiatives much like mental health is today. We also explore how women can have a better quality of life, how the workplace can support. We also gain insights on what managers and employers can do. World Menopause day is October 18th  #HeForShe https://www.themenopausehub.ie