A menopause policy has been introduced by Attraction World Group (AWG).
A menopause awareness team will provide guidance and support to all staff, including managers, on how to identify and manage menopausal symptoms, as well as provide practical advice on coping strategies.
The policy outlines the organisation’s commitment to becoming an inclusive and ‘people-first employer’ by offering a straightforward approach to supporting staff experiencing menopausal symptoms.
Vanessa Matthews, the head of operations, who oversaw the policy’s creation, said: “Attraction World’s menopause policy will provide our staff with the support they require when dealing with a variety of symptoms that the menopause can bring, such as restlessness, anxiety, depression, and low self-confidence.
“Now that we have a support system in place, we believe we can speak honestly about how we feel, whether in a one-on-one conversation or through scheduling flexibility.”
Chief executive Olly Nicholls added: “We are always looking at ways to support our team members as we build a new culture and surround that with core policies that allow for an engaged and spirited team.
“Having spoken with industry colleagues who had led the way with highlighting the effects of menopause, it was critical that we moved quickly on this policy.
“I would also like to say thank you to Lindsey Garvey-Jones at Holiday Extras/Travel Talks Menopause and Dominique Sidley of Merlin Entertainments for raising the profile of the menopause across the industry and making people take notice.”