The UK has the largest female health gap in the G20 and the 12th largest globally.* Menstrual pain, endometriosis, IVF, pregnancy and complications in pregnancy, and menopause can have a major impact on women in the workplace. Women are also more likely to experience stress and anxiety than their male counterparts at work.**
Following the first anniversary of the Women’s Health Strategy, and with further boosts in funding for workplace support, attend Westminster Insight’s timely Women’s Health in the Workplace Conference. Join us in-person, or online, to network with like-minded professionals as we discuss how to close the gender health gap in the workplace.
Hear from Carolyn Harris MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause as we discuss the menopause revolution. How do we keep momentum, and transfer the successes of workplace menopause support to other women’s health issues?
Take inspiration from award-winning organisations, across a wide range of sectors and employee size, including PWC, the Department for Work and Pensions, JP Morgan, Cartwright Communications, and Admiral Group. Learn how to create workplace cultures that are inclusive to women’s health and ensure women open-up when they need support.
Understand your legal duty of care as an employer when it comes to women’s health, including for maternity with organisations such as Maternity Action.
Taking a life-cycle approach to specific women’s health needs in the workplace, we will learn from lived-experience and leading organisations about supporting specific women’s health needs. Rachel Grocott, CEO of Bloody Good Period and Bloody Good Employers will demonstrate how you can become a period-friendly employer.
Our experts in women’s health will also review how to support women’s mental health and wellbeing at work, including for those going through IVF and neurodiverse women.
* House of Lords Library “Women’s Health Outcomes: Is There a Gender Gap?”
** The Health and Safety Executive Stress and Mental Health at Work
Confirmed Speakers:
Carolyn Harris MP, Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause
Sarah J Churchman OBE, Chief Inclusion & Wellbeing Officer, PWC, Times top 50 places to work for women list for the 12th year running
Alison Clifton, People Strategy Director, Department of Work and Pensions, Women in Tech Employer Awards Best Public Sector Employer of women
Rachel Grocott, CEO, Bloody Good Period and Bloody Good Employers
Amy Dowzell, Senior Governance Executive, Admiral Group, 3rd in Great Places to Work for Women List 2023
Kym Francis, Vice President and Active Participant in the Autism at Work Programme, JP Morgan Chase & Co
Professor Geeta Nargund, Co-founder, Ginsburg Women’s Health Board, Senior NHS consultant, & Founder, Create Fertility
Alexandra Gess, Legal Adviser, Maternity Rights Advice Line London, Maternity Action
Dr Jenny Douglas, Founder and Chair, Black Women’s Health and Wellbeing Research Network
Claire Merritt, Employment Law Solicitor and Partner, Paris Smith LLP
Liz Cartwright, Managing Director, Cartwright Communications, Top 10 Small Employer in Great Places to Work for Women List
Emily Andrews, Deputy Director for Work, Ageing Better UK
Sally McManus, Deputy Director, UKPRP-funded consortium on Violence, Health and Society, VISION
Dr Krystal Wilkinson, Reader and Associate Professor in HRM, Manchester Metropolitan University
Key points:
Tuesday 21st November 2023
09:15 – 15:30
IStrcutE, London and Online
The business case for supporting women’s health support in the workplace
Progress and next steps in the menopause revolution
Being a period and endometriosis friendly employer
Creating compassionate workplace cultures that support women’s health
Understanding your legal duty of care as an employer for women’s health
Supporting women’s mental health and wellbeing needs at work
Putting in place reasonable adjustments for IVF
Managing pregnancy and maternity in the workplace
Who should attend?
This conference is suitable for those working across private, public and third sectors across the UK, looking to improve gender equality and support for women’s health in the workplace. This may include:
Leaders and Managers
Diversity and Inclusion Managers
Head of Human Resources, HR Managers
Health and Safety Officers
Occupational Health Specialists
Chief People Officers
Transformation and Change Leads
Wellbeing Officers
Human Resources Director
Legal Teams
Heads of Departments and Line Managers
Venue details:
In-person – This conference will take place at the Institution of Structural Engineers, Bastwick Street, London. Attend this full-day event in person to network, build relationships and learn from your peers.
Online – The conference will be recorded and live-streamed via a custom digital platform. The content will be available on demand for 14 days.
* Discounts available:
Early Bird Discount – 20% off – available until Friday 15th September 2023 (Please enter the discount code EARLY4104 in the payment section when you book online)
Please email us for group bookings – [email protected]
Pay online by credit card and receive a further 10% off (This will be automatically applied when you book online).
There will be a limited number of exhibition and sponsor opportunities at the conference. Contact Matt Turton to discuss these options [email protected]
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Westminster Insight
t: 0345 647 9000
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