October is Menopause Awareness Month, and we’re very pleased to announce that our extraordinary employee benefits platform, Orange Genie Companion, now includes a menopause support service.
Menopause is a natural process and a normal part of life, but it often comes with a range of symptoms that can be challenging to manage. It’s important that everyone can access the necessary support as and when they need it.
Support is available through Orange Genie Companion if you’re experiencing menopause yourself, if you’re supporting family, friends or co-workers, or if you’re managing someone who’s experiencing menopause.
Support for Menopausal Employees:
Orange Genie Companion provides resources to help you continue working productively, and approach your colleagues for support when necessary.
Private GP
A doctor can provide guidance on lifestyle changes, medication, and hormone therapy to alleviate physical symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. They can also screen for underlying health conditions that may contribute to Menopausal symptoms and provide treatment accordingly.
Free access to a Private GP is available 24/7 365 days a year through Orange Genie Companion. Go to the Online GP tile in your Orange Genie Companion app or portal to access this service.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
The Menopause can have a significant impact on mental health due to hormonal fluctuations that can cause mood swings, anxiety, and depression. Counselling can help to manage these symptoms by providing a safe and supportive environment to explore emotional and psychological issues.
Access to free counselling and support is available through the EAP Helpline 24/7 365 days a year. If you need to talk to someone, go to the Employee Assistance Program tile in your Orange Genie Companion app or portal.
Support for Family, Friends & Co-workers:
Emotional and physical symptoms can impact quality of life and make it difficult to perform daily tasks effectively. Support from loved ones can help individuals feel heard, validated, and less alone during this transitional period.
Your support can also help to reduce stress and improve overall mental health and well-being. Additionally, having a supportive work environment can help people to manage Menopausal symptoms and continue to be productive members of their teams.
If you or someone in your household are struggling due to the impact of a family member’s, a friend’s or a co-worker’s symptoms, the EAP Helpline is available 24/7 365 days a year to provide confidential counselling and support to those who need it.
If you need to talk to someone, go to the Employee Assistance Program tile in your Orange Genie Companion app or portal.
Support for Line Managers:
Managers play a key role in providing support in the workplace and Orane Genie Companion provides access to free resources to help you support your staff.
Educate yourself and your teams about the Menopause and the potential impact on employees.
Consider reasonable adjustments, like access to fans and flexible breaks or working hours.
Create a supportive environment by encouraging open communication and offering resources for managing symptoms.
Provide opportunities for training and development to help employees maintain their skills and stay engaged in their work.
Menopause Awareness E-Learning Training Course
This course is for all employees across any industry sector to gain a better understanding of menopause, what adjustments can be made to support Menopausal employees, and how they can offer support.
Understand your organisation’s Duty of Care towards Menopausal staff.
Know what adjustments can be made at work to support Menopausal employees.
Know how to offer support to loved ones and colleagues experiencing symptoms.
You can access these services through the Menopause Support tile on your Orange Genie Companion app or portal. Please note that the Orange Genie Edge portal is now closed – click here to register for Orange Genie Companion if you haven’t done so already.
If you have questions or if we can help in any way, please call our expert team on 01296 468483 or email info@orangegenie.com