Bromford, which provides affordable homes for people who can’t access market housing, has just been awarded the Menopause Friendly Accreditation.
The Menopause Friendly Accreditation, established by Henpicked: Menopause in The Workplace (www.menopausefriendly.co.uk), recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Industry-recognised, it is the only accreditation that sets clear standards which must be met. As such, it is truly meaningful and considered by many as a mark of excellence for menopause in the workplace.
To achieve The Menopause Friendly Accreditation, employers are assessed by an Independent Panel and must demonstrate evidence of their effectiveness in five key areas, namely: culture, policies and practices, training, engagement and working environment.
“I am delighted that we have been accredited as a Menopause Friendly Employer,” says Jennifer Chance, Head of People at Bromford. “The menopause can have an impact on all family members, not just the person going through this, so it is great to have raised awareness of the issues on this topic and to ensure we help all to thrive when dealing with the impact of the menopause.”
Three initiatives which Bromford introduced that have made a big impact include:
- The introduction of a menopause guidance and support hub
- Menopause champions who have been visible and approachable across the organisation
- Bi-monthly coffee catch ups, offering colleagues a safe, open space to come together, share experiences and offer advice and support to each other
Bromford is delighted at their success, recognising that menopause can have an impact on all family members, not just the person going through it. By raising awareness, they are helping everyone to be the best version of themselves when dealing with the impact of menopause in the workplace.
“The independent panel who assess all applications for the Menopause Friendly Accreditations recognised Bromford’s journey as showing a real commitment to providing a menopause friendly environment for colleagues,” says Deborah Garlick, CEO and Founder of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace. “By delivering a framework to work towards achieving menopause accreditation, it helped them achieve genuine sustainable and meaningful change. It also meant that they would revisit their targets and results to ensure that the supportive culture continues to thrive.”
