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Menopause Conversations - Ep 69 menopause and the workplace

Interview with Professor Kathleen Riach: Menopause, Workplace Standards, and Future Hopes Join us for an insightful conversation with Kathleen Riach, a world-renowned expert on aging, gender, and menopause in the workplace. Kat, a Professor of Organisation Studies at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, has been a pioneering voice in menopause research since 2013. As the current convener of the ISO standard on menopause and menstruation in the workplace, Kat is committed to making workplace experiences liveable, enjoyable, and meaningful. Key Highlights from the Interview: 1. Why 70% of Organisations Lack Menopause Support: Kat explores the reluctance of many workplaces to provide meaningful menopause support and the barriers that exist despite a clear need for action. 2. Menopause Accreditation – Genuine Support or Commercial Commodity?: Kat shares her thoughts on the growing trend of accreditation for menopause support in workplaces, questioning whether it’s becoming a commercialised business and how it fits alongside standards like BS30416 and the ISO standard for menopause & menstruation 3. Message to the New UK Labour Government: Kat emphasises the importance of menopause visibility in midlife health and well-being policies. She discusses how making menopause part of a broader health conversation can foster inclusivity and why legislative changes, like revising Section 14 of the Equality Act 2010 to cover gendered age discrimination, are crucial. 4. Research with NHS Scotland: Kat reflects on her groundbreaking research with 5,000 NHS employees in Scotland, highlighting that disclosure of menopause symptoms varies significantly between low-paid workers and those in male-dominated environments, underscoring the impact of financial instability on openness. 5. Hopes for the Future of Menopause in the Workplace: Kat envisions continued global research on menopause and calls for a more inclusive conversation that considers who might be left behind…who are thise oeople? 6. Working Through Ageing – Kat’s 10-Year Study: We delve into Kat’s book, “Working Through Ageing,” based on a decade-long study in a financial organization, providing a unique insight into how people evolve as they age at work. 7. Personal Inspirations: Kat speaks about her son and daughter, the power of introversion and extroversion, and how women 300 years ago in Scottish history wielded “carefully obstructive politeness” to navigate societal norms…could we do with domevof that now? This interview is packed with insights on creating better workplaces and broader social conversations around menopause. Don’t miss Kat’s expert perspective on why menopause matters and how we can all contribute to meaningful change! Social media 🔗 links https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/busines... Linkedin :   / kathleen-riach-7330705b   Twitter ‘X’ : ‪@UofGASBS‬ If you’re a business looking to do the right thing and support those experiencing menopause: please do get in contact at www.amanthakingcoaching.com to discuss our programmes