SKILLS

Positive steps for the workforce of the future

Gordon McFarlane sets out six guiding principles of an effective menopause support programme.

By Gordon McFarlane | 20 June 2023

The impact of the menopause is a business-critical issue for local government.

With a workforce heavily skewed towards older, female workers – in some councils as many as 70% are female of which 50-70% are aged 50 plus – it makes sense to support the wellbeing and performance of our largest cohort.

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