The little book of menstruation, menstrual health and menopause

The little book of menstruation, menstrual health and menopause

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The little book of menstruation, menstrual health and menopause is a comprehensive guide to BSI's revolutionary new standard.

Providing adequate support for menstrual and menopausal health is crucial for all businesses to achieve workforce equity. Even with limited resources and workforce, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have the power to support the well-being of their employees, increase motivation and productivity, and implement simple, but effective changes to create a more inclusive work environment.

The little book of menstruation, menstrual health, and menopause is a straightforward, informative introduction to the topic and enables employers of all sizes to initiate discussions around menopause and menstrual health. 

The little book includes:

  • Menstruation, menstrual health and menopause explained
  • Why employers need to act
  • The six steps employers can take
  • A sector breakdown
  • Case study with the Senedd Commission

About the author

Alice Smellie is the co-author of Cracking The Menopause with Mariella Frostrup and a co-founder and director of Menopause Mandate, a campaign group that launched in 2022 and is working for improvements in menopause support and education.

As a journalist, she has written for many major UK publications, including The Daily Mail, The Times, The Daily Telegraph and Marie Claire.

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