Newham based Worldwide Financial Planning has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge

Monday 20th February, 2023

Worldwide Financial Planning has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge.

It comes as part of a campaign by ‘Wellbeing of Women’ which encourages businesses to take positive action to make sure everyone going through the menopause is supported.

Women make up almost half of the workforce at Worldwide across its offices, one of which is in Heron House, Newham Road.

Speaking about the firm’s commitment, Eleanor McGillie, the firm’s Communication’s Director said: “Back in the day, the menopause was something which our mothers and grandmothers would not have even spoken about, so, if women weren’t talking about it, guaranteed men were definitely not talking about it.

“Our team’s health and wellbeing is hugely important to us all. For us, signing this pledge is about awareness, education, action and support. By signing the pledge, Worldwide is committing to: recognising the menopause can be an issue in the workplace and women need support; talking openly, positively and respectfully about the menopause and actively supporting and informing our team affected by the menopause.”

Trish Rogan, Worldwide’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “We want everyone to reach their full potential and not to be feeling anxiety because of what is a natural process in women’s lives. Some of our team will either have gone through the menopause, or, they have it ahead of them. Some of the men on our team will have wives, girlfriends and colleagues who will at some point be going through the menopause so signing this pledge is a win win for everyone. It will be informative and supportive for all.”

See wwfp.net