“Knowing a support system exists in one thing, knowing how a request for support will be received is another.”
This is so true. Another troubling variation is speaking with a manager and having them try to be helpful with “what support can I provide”. Very often it feels like the onus is on the woman who is experiencing menopause to come prepared knowing what support is available and what support to request. A firmly believe that line managers’ should be provided with mandatory menopause awareness training. This training should include the organization’s specific menopause support options.
“Knowing a support system exists in one thing, knowing how a request for support will be received is another.”
This is so true. Another troubling variation is speaking with a manager and having them try to be helpful with “what support can I provide”. Very often it feels like the onus is on the woman who is experiencing menopause to come prepared knowing what support is available and what support to request. A firmly believe that line managers’ should be provided with mandatory menopause awareness training. This training should include the organization’s specific menopause support options.
Yes! Mandatory training would be a huge step forward.