Menopause – it’s a hot topic
We would love you to join us for this event, brought to you by the pro-women committee to mark the start of International Menopause Month. This event is sponsored by Forbes in collaboration with Spark by Bruntwood Works.
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Menopause is a life phase that all women and many trans and non binary people go through and every person’s experience of perimenopause and menopause is different. The UK has 5.3 million women aged between 35-49 and 4.3 million women aged 50 or over in employment (ONS 2015), with the average age of menopause being 51 and perimenopause starting anywhere between the ages of 36 and 45. With symptoms often starting during perimenopause, this means that a significant number of women are experiencing menopause whilst also dealing with the demands of their work.
Given the diverse range of symptoms women can experience, it is likely that some symptoms will impact upon their work. It is important that organisations create an environment where menopause and its impact on a women’s career can be discussed openly and without embarrassment (if desired) and that the organisation can provide appropriate support.
Join us and our expert panel who will share lived experiences and explore ways of empowering women to take control of their menopause journey and face it with confidence, knowledge and support – an aspect of life to be embraced rather than feared.
This is an inclusive event and we actively encourage all to join us. The panel will provide clear, factual evidence to demystify this phase of life whilst exploring ways to support the women in your life whether it be friends, family, colleagues or your staff if you are an employer.
About the Speakers:
Jennifer is a Partner with considerable experience and expertise, encompassing both contentious and non-contentious work, spanning the lifetime of the employment relationship. With extensive advocacy experience in the Tribunals, Jennifer has developed a strong reputation as a litigator and tactician.
Jennifer is listed in the Legal 500 as a “Recommended Lawyer” and a “Next Generation Partner”. The publication has described Jennifer as “very thorough and totally committed to her clients” and as a “name to note”. Jennifer has particular expertise in the recruitment sector, as well as professional services industry and hospitality, retail and tech sectors.
Clients recognise Jennifer’s excellent legal skillset and commitment to them and consistently return to her for advice. Jennifer’s personal approach, commercial awareness and excellent client care skills have previously resulted in awards, including Jennifer winning the Business Insider Lawyer of the Year.
As well as being a Partner at Forbes, Jennifer is a Trustee of the Forbes Foundation charity and is a director of pro-manchester.
After a career spent working within the data industry, including 18 years as the Managing Director of an internationally based corporate, Lisa decided to change focus and pursue a business opportunity based upon her lifelong interest in sport, nutrition, health, and well-being. Following the completion of a Masters’ degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science at University of Chester, , Lisa founded MtWW. Lisa’s interest in the subject was triggered by her dissertation research project examing the impact of Vitamin D on menopausal symptoms experienced by female endurance athletes. She has undertaken menopause specific training with the International Menopause Society, Newson Health Menopause Society and continues to update her knowledge around all aspects of female hormonal health.
MtWW helps organisations and individuals to manage the impact of this life transition that women will experience. Support and guidance are available for diverse groups including:
• senior leaders, enabling them to understand the business impact.
• managers, who may have menopausal team members and need to have difficult conversations.
• female employees, providing evidence-based information and support around all aspects of the perimenopause and menopause.
• male employees wishing to support their partners.
Rebecca is a Partner in the Private Clients team at a leading accountancy firm and a trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals and business owners. She will provide expert insight into the key tax and financial planning considerations when transitioning to an EOT – including structuring, reliefs and longer-term impact.
Lee Chambers is the Founder and CEO of Male Allies UK. After a diverse career, from corporate finance to building and exiting a tech company, he is now focused on supporting organisations to engage men in inclusion and promote effective allyship. He has been featured on the Startups 100 Index, has received a Great British Entrepreneur Award, and sits on the board of CMI Women, Regenerage UK and the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. In 2024, he received the Freedom of the City of London for services to equality in business.
He is a Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences in the USA, the first Black British scientist to be awarded in its 33-year history, received for his work on health inequalities. He is the 2023 UN Women Changemaker of the Year, and is an ambassador for the UK Government’s Lilac Review for Disabled Entrepreneurship. He speaks globally on allyship and intersectionality, having taken the stage at One Young World, ChangeNOW and the Bloomberg Global Equality Summit, and is the author of the bestselling book, Momentum: 13 Ways To Unlock Your Potential.
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