Menopause Hub Academy offers Ireland’s first Workplace Excellence Accreditation programme, partnering with businesses and organisations towards workplace menopause awareness, education and equity. By becoming accredited organisations can lead the way in, gender equality, foster employee well-being, retain talent, improve their employer value proposition, minimise legislative risk and increase productivity.
Accreditation is a mark of excellence and trust, and this Menopause Workplace Excellence Accreditation is a certification program developed to recognise organisations that actively support and accommodate employees experiencing menopause. It involves implementing policies, educational & training initiatives, and workplace adjustments that enhance inclusivity, and provide necessary support during this transitional phase in a woman's life.
If you would like to be accredited in time for World Menopause Day, on October 18th, 2024 please ensure your application is submitted by Friday, 13th September 2024
Enhanced Employee Wellbeing
Acknowledging and addressing menopause fosters a supportive workplace, boosting morale and engagement while reducing absenteeism.
talent Retention and Attraction
A menopause-friendly environment signals commitment to inclusivity, retaining experienced staff and attracting top talent at all career stages.
Increased productivity
Supporting employees through symptoms enhances productivity. Flexible arrangements and resources aid symptom management, ensuring sustained efficiency.
Positive Organizational Image
Accreditation showcases dedication to women's health, enhancing reputation and resonating positively with stakeholders and the community.
Legal Risk Reduction
Accreditation mitigates legal risks associated with age, gender, and disability discrimination, safeguarding against potential litigation.
The accreditation program operates in three stages: first, register and commit to becoming menopause inclusive by signing up to the 'Menopause Workplace Pledge'; second, submit your application for assessment once you meet the criteria; third, upon approval, receive your Menopause Workplace Excellence Accreditation.
Register with Menopause Hub Academy and make a commitment to menopause workplace excellence. We will schedule a consultation call to guide you through the process. We provide resources and toolkits to help you become menopause inclusive, including:
Below are the stages involved in our accreditation programme:
1. Self-Assessment: Evaluate policies and practices using our six-point plan. When ready, submit your application for assessment.
2. Provide Evidence: Offer proof of commitment through written policies, staff feedback, training participation, and more.
3. Desk-Based Assessment: Our team reviews your application and supporting documents thoroughly.
4. Pre-Assessment Meeting: Meet with our accreditation team to validate your submission.
Upon approval you will receive a two-year Menopause Workplace Excellence Accreditation. You can display your certificate and digital badge on your website. You will then be listed on The Menopause Hub Academy's register of committed companies. Next, you will receive a media pack and promotional support. You will also be able to access exclusive webinars with the opportunity for engagement with the Menopause Workplace Excellence community. Finally, you can participate in the annual Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards.
The Menopause Workplace Excellence Accreditation is available in three levels, reflecting your organisation’s progress and commitment to supporting menopausal employees.
Gold Level: Highest recognition for exemplary support, education, and menopause-inclusive workplace practices.
Silver Level: Recognition for organizations with established support and policies for menopause in the workplace.
Bronze Level: Entry-level recognition for organizations beginning their journey towards menopause inclusivity.
Once you have submitted your self-assessment form, plus supporting evidence you will have a follow up meeting with our Assessors. And for those larger employers, there will also be a site visit by our Assessor. Your application will be assessed against our criteria. See below. The allocation of accreditation level, Gold, Silver or Bronze, will be determined by how well you meet the criteria outlined in our application form.
Every organisation that wishes to become peri/menopause inclusive is eligible to apply, no matter how small or large. Public sector, private sector, nor for profit, for profit, all are eligible. We want as many employers as possible to demonstrate their commitment to supporting colleagues impacted by menopause.
Register your interest and we will be in touch to schedule a consultation call to help with the accreditation process. After that we will ask you to submit a Self-Assessment, providing evidence of your menopause workplace programme. Our assessors review all submissions and, depending on the size of your organisation, our assessors may conduct site visits and meetings. Once you have demonstrated that you satisfactorily meet the accreditation criteria you will receive your Menopause Workplace Excellence Accreditation & Certification as well as a report advising next steps to becoming even more menopause inclusive.
CLOSING DATE IS FRIDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER 2024
We use the following criteria to assess each submission:
Leadership and Policy
Communication and Awareness
Supportive Policies and Practices
Reasonable Adjustments
Training and Education
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact
Once you register for accreditation, ewill provide more comprehensive details of these criteria.
Menopause Hub Academy is the accrediting body. Each submission will be assessed by our accreditation team and validated by an external HR expert/moderator.
Your Menopause Workplace Excellence Accreditation is valid for two years, after which you must reapply.
You will then receive your Menopause Workplace Excellence certificate and digital badge to display on your website.
You will be listed on the Menopause Hub Academy register of highly accredited employers.
You will receive a media pack and support from Menopause Hub Academy in promoting your achievements
You will receive access to exclusive webinars with the opportunity for engagement with the Menopause Workplace Excellence community.
Invitation to participate in the annual Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards in partnership with Great Place To Work
The accreditation is valid for two years, thereafter you will need to reapply.
We want as many organisations as possible, of varying sizes and scale, to become accredited, which is reflected in our fee structure by employee size
# of employees
<200 - €1,995
201 - 500 - €3,250
501-1,000 - €4,750
1,000+ - €8,495
For any further questions, please get in touch.
As part of our EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) agenda which tackled subjects that we knew were important to our people. Menopause Hub ran fantastic training, building awareness around Menopause, what to expect and how to create the right support for employees going through it. The feedback we got was overwhelmingly positive, people found the training very relatable, refreshing and supportive.
— Tracy Murphy, Senior Director, Kellanova
Loretta has spoken at a number of different webinars and education sessions at Bank of Ireland, raising awareness of menopause in the workplace, promoting the supports available and our menopause policy. We also collaborated with the Menopause hub on our menopause e-learning training. Loretta and the team were brilliant to work with in designing training that fitted our specific learning needs perfectly and our implementation was very smooth. As a result of this education, we feel we have opened up the conversation, reducing stigma. Our colleagues now feel more confident in talking about the challenges they face and seeking support.
— Joanne Healy, Head of Employee Relations, Bank of Ireland
Thank you Loretta for delivering such a wonderfully educational seminar for An Post, we have learned so much, and all attendees are now fully fledged Menopause Ambassadors!
— Danielle Bouchier, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, An Post
Menopause has gone from being a taboo topic to being one where staff feel supported and managers feel more comfortable.
— Rachel Mahon, D&I lead, iBelong Women’s Network, Irish Water
Highly recommend to equip you to help colleagues (and all in your life), specifically giving the confidence to have the al- important conversations and how you can support your colleagues and peers.
— LinkedIn Learning
Our colleagues and managers benefitted hugely from the e-learning modules. Menopause is now more openly discussed.
— Emma Maxwell, Senior Staff Officer, Learning, Development & Wellbeing, Fingal County Council
Diversity and inclusion is a top objective for us in LIDL, and we are always looking to improve the supports that we offer to our employees. Our successes, milestones, and achievements have been supported by many partnerships throughout the years and our partnership with ‘The Menopause Hub’ has more than delivered on this objective. They took the time to understand who we are as a company and provided us with the tools we needed to become a menopause friendly workplace through awareness and educational training. Through their help we now understand that our role as a company is to empower those going through menopause.
— Maeve McCleane - Chief People Officer, Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland
Our staff, including managers engaged in Menopause Training which was held live via self-paced online learning, a great platform. Our Menopause Champions also were trained via e-learning and the champion model is now well established within the hospital. We will be forever grateful for the Menopause Hub assisting us in making normal the conversation in relation to Menopause.
— Maria Kearns, Head of HR, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
We had two menopause sessions at Distilled, one for employees and one for managers. Both sessions were an undeniable success, delivering both informative and powerful insights. The feedback received was extremely positive, with all employees expressing gratitude for demystifying menopause and providing practical tips. shedding light on a significant life stage with clarity and relevance. I absolutely recommend it for any organisation that is seeking valuable insights and empowerment.
— Andressa Gulas, HR (People) Administrator
