Podcast episode

Zoe Haydn Jones sits with Helen Tomlinson, the Menopause Employment Champion for the UK government and Head of Talent Inclusion for the Adecco Group.

• Helen sheds light on her journey to her role as Menopause Champion, revealing the challenges and triumphs along the way.
• She discusses her work in launching a menopause policy at Adecco, which sparked broader conversations about women's health in the workplace.
• Helen also shares her experience with perimenopause and how it inspired her to advocate for women who may be unable to voice their struggles.
• Helen touches on her strategy to encourage employers to create more menopause-friendly work environments, reducing the number of women leaving the workforce due to menopause-related and women's health issues.
• We discuss the importance of education and open conversations to change organisational culture, providing insights into the safe space sessions she leads for men to learn and ask questions about menopause.
• Whether you are going through menopause, know someone who is, or are just curious about how we can better support women in the workplace, this episode is a valuable resource. Tune in to learn about the fight for understanding, acceptance, and equality in the workplace.

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