Partou, one of the UKโs largest day nursery providers, has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, a national campaign led by the charity Wellbeing of Women that encourages employers to take practical steps to support people experiencing perimenopause and menopause symptoms.
To support this commitment, it has also launched โPartou & You: Talking Menopause,โ a new hub offering practical resources, guidance and support for Partou team members and managers at its Nursery Support Centre in Manchester and more than 100 settings around the country.
Josie Mortimer, Partou People and Culture Director, said:
โWeโre proud to sign the Wellbeing of Women Menopause Workplace Pledge. ย
โThis follows valuable feedback from our team members who told us they wanted greater understanding, clearer support and more open conversations around menopause.
โMany people continue to thrive at work during menopause.
โHowever, there may be times when extra support or a temporary adjustment might assist.
โWe have therefore launched an internal hub to help Partou team members better understand the symptoms, take simple practical steps and feel confident talking about the support that would make a difference.โ
Resources available in the hub include full details of Partouโs menopause policy and a support guide with an introduction to menopause, common symptoms, how it can affect work and where to find support.
There is also a personal toolkit to help team members access trusted information, and a symptom tracker to identify patterns and aid conversations with healthcare professionals or managers.
Additionally, guidance is provided on how to access a dedicated menopause support line, together with advice from Wellbeing of Women on how to build understanding and confidence around menopause.
Josie added:
โBy listening to our people and taking meaningful action, weโre helping to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace for everyone at Partou.โ
