ALS has been reaccredited as a menopause friendly organisation
The Menopause Friendly Accreditation, established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace.
The Menopause Friendly Accreditation is industry-recognised and the only accreditation that sets clear standards which must be met. As such, it is truly meaningful and considered as a mark of excellence for menopause in the workplace.
Having made history by becoming the first health and social care organisation to achieve initial accreditation in 2022, ALS was required to apply for re-accreditation and, once again, demonstrated evidence to the independent panel of their effectiveness in five key areas: culture, policies and practices, training, engagement and working environment.
Further developments over the past three years, including the establishment of a Menopause Task Force to uphold good practice across the organisation, ensured that ALS employees continue to feel the difference and appreciate the support the company and registered charity provides in their everyday working lives.
This scrutiny and requirement to maintain high standards of menopause friendly practices makes the industry-recognised Menopause Friendly Reaccreditation robust and truly meaningful.
Deborah Garlick, CEO and founder of Menopause Friendly by Henpicked, said:
“ALS was the first in its sector to achieve the Menopause Friendly Accreditation, showing the importance it places on colleague wellbeing and inclusion.
“With around 80% of its workforce being women and over 40% aged 50 or above, ALS recognised early how vital it was to provide the right support.
“Not stopping at accreditation, the team kept building momentum with a Menopause Task Force, awareness training for managers, sofa sessions, policy updates and regular organisation-wide conversations to break down stigma.
“It’s inspiring to see ALS achieve reaccreditation, truly leading the way in health and social care and setting a powerful example for others to follow.”
ALS Corporate Services Director, Gail Manley, said, “We have worked hard to achieve our re-accreditation and are absolutely delighted with the accolade, but most importantly we are proud to be helping our staff through what can be a very difficult part of their lives. Supporting our female employees through the menopause is an integral part of our wellbeing strategy and we are passionate about continuing to ensure we are a menopause friendly employer.”
CEO, Paul Tennant, added, “Alongside our predominantly female workforce, with 40% over the age of 50, our residents can be as young as 55, so we see the wider benefit of promoting menopause awareness in terms of customer service provision. We recognise that menopause affects women in a variety of ways, and providing support around these issues is an ongoing priority for ALS.”
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