Menopause and Workplace Productivity: HR Strategies for Inclusive Organisations

TRAINING PROGRAM – MULTI COMPANY VITAL IMPORTANCE

Menopause affects a significant proportion of the female workforce at a stage in life when many women hold key positions and contribute valuable experience, expertise, and leadership within organisations.

This programme helps organisations and professionals create a workplace environment that promotes productivity, employee retention, and equal treatment by understanding how menopause can affect employee wellbeing and performance.

The implementation of the practices explored during the programme is expected to contribute to:

• Increased workplace productivity through improved employee functioning and performance
• Enhanced quality of work through better mental wellbeing
• Improved interpersonal relationships within teams
• Greater retention of experienced and highly skilled employees

Through practical tools and modern HR approaches, participants will learn how to address menopause effectively in the workplace while aligning organisational practices with employment legislation, Occupational Safety and Health requirements, and ESG principles.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for:

• Human Resources Professionals (HR)
• Directors and Managers
• Department Heads and Supervisors
• Occupational Safety and Health Professionals
• ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility Officers
• Project Managers
• Business Consultants
• Professionals involved in people management and organisational development
• Unemployed individuals seeking to enhance their professional skills

Programme Content

• Menopause and Its Impact on Work
  • Understanding menopause: physical and psychological changes
  • Stereotypes and social perceptions
  • Menopause awareness in the workplace
• Performance, Wellbeing and Productivity
  • The impact of menopause on employee performance and wellbeing
  • Strategies for retaining experienced talent
  • Workplace productivity and employee engagement
• The Role of Leadership and HR
  • Psychological safety in the workplace
  • Managing sensitive conversations
  • Retention, engagement and ESG considerations
• Legal and Organisational Responsibilities
  • Equality and non-discrimination in employment
  • Employer responsibilities and compliance
  • Occupational Safety and Health considerations
  • Risk assessment and workplace adjustments
  • Governance practices and ESG principles

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand how menopause can affect employee wellbeing, performance, and workplace participation.
• Identify factors that influence employee productivity and wellbeing during menopause.
• Manage sensitive workplace discussions with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
• Apply practices that strengthen psychological safety, inclusion, and employee engagement.
• Design policies and initiatives that support the retention of experienced employees.
• Align workplace practices with equality legislation, Occupational Safety and Health requirements, and ESG principles.
• Contribute to the development of a workplace culture that promotes performance, wellbeing, and sustainable organisational growth.

Certificate of Attendance

Participants who successfully complete the training programme will receive a Certificate of Attendance issued by MUSICERA Vocational Training Centre (KEK).

As an approved training programme, the certificate will bear the logo of the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA).