A free, interactive session exploring menopause at work, changing employer responsibilities and small actions that make a big difference.

We're talking about menopause more than ever. But are we getting better at talking about it at work?

Menopause can affect confidence, wellbeing and performance at work. Yet for many people, it remains a difficult conversation to start.

For businesses, the implications go beyond individual experiences. They can affect employee engagement, retention, leadership confidence and workplace culture.

With growing awareness and a changing legal landscape, this is an opportunity for organisations to consider how they support colleagues experiencing menopause.

Join Julie Mellings, Founder of Julie Mellings People & Culture, for a free, interactive one-hour session exploring what menopause means in the workplace and how small, practical actions can make a meaningful difference.

What we'll explore

The human experience: Understanding menopause and how it can affect people at work.

The business impact: Why menopause awareness matters for performance, retention and workplace culture.

The changing legal landscape: Current employer responsibilities and forthcoming developments.

Starting the conversation: Building confidence to talk about menopause openly and sensitively.

Practical actions: Simple steps leaders and organisations can take to create more supportive workplaces.

Who should attend?

Business owners, senior leaders, people managers and HR professionals who want to create workplaces where people feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of gender or previous knowledge of menopause.

About your host

Julie Mellings is the Founder of Julie Mellings People & Culture.

With over 35 years of experience in senior HR Business Partnering roles across organisations including Boots, The Co-operative Bank and RSA Insurance, Julie has spent her career helping leaders build stronger teams, improve employee engagement and create positive workplace cultures.

Drawing on her professional experience, menopause coaching qualification and personal experience of menopause, Julie brings a warm, honest and practical perspective to a subject that deserves more open conversation.

This is a workplace awareness session, not a medical presentation.

Event details

Thursday 12 November 2026

9.30am–10.30am

Sci-Tech Daresbury Innovation Centre

Free to attend

There will be an opportunity to stay afterwards for informal conversations and networking.

Places are limited to 20 to keep the session informal , interactive and conversational. Early booking is recommended to secure your place.

Come with an open mind. Leave with greater understanding, more confidence and one thing you can do differently.

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