As part of October’s Menopause Awareness Month, The Belfry
Hotel and Resort has launched employee support tools to raise awareness of the
impact menopause can have, and to help their teams navigate their personal
experiences.
The resort will deliver several menopause awareness sessions
which is open to all management and staff. The sessions will cover topics such
as understanding the stages of the menopause, how it may affect an individual,
and what help is available.
Managers will be trained and on hand to offer support and
check-ins with individuals who may be struggling to navigate the stages of
menopause. Training and learning resources are also available on the Belfry
Campus, an online platform, accessible at any time by employees, for those who
want to research privately.
The resort is offering personalised menopause treatment and
support, which will enable staff to discuss symptoms and struggles with a
specialised Bupa GP and identify an appropriate treatment plan. The Belfry will
contribute 50 per cent of costs for contracted employees with over a year’s
service.
As regular exercise can help to reduce common menopause
symptoms, such as weight gain and muscle mass loss, while also relieving
stress, free group golf lessons are being offered to employees in a bid to help
kickstart their golfing journeys. This is in addition to the existing
discounted gym membership available to all Belfry teams.
Kirsten Price, head of people and culture at The Belfry
said, “At the heart of our approach is a commitment to people, driving us to
revolutionise workplace culture using innovative tools, and providing vital
education for our valued team. Recognising that menopause remains a stigmatised
topic in the workplace, we are determined to break these barriers. The need for
change is clear, and we are proud of the transformative support we've
implemented. Together, we break the silence, challenge norms, and pioneer a
workplace where everyone thrives”
The Belfry’s contribution towards change on this topic
extends beyond their team. Katie Niland, sales director recently joined
M&IT’s Holly Patrick on a panel at the miaSummit discussing menopause in
the workplace.
