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March 9, 2021

Employers urged to “normalise conversations” about menopause

Over 40% of women experiencing the menopause said it's affecting their mental health. But three quarters of women feel they can't tell their employer about their symptoms. This has to change. Talking about the problems a woman can have whilst going through the menopause is still a topic of stigma and taboo in the workplace. In fact, a survey carried out by the BBC found that 70% of women would not tell their employer about their menopause symptoms. With more women than ever over the age…

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October 15, 2020

Eight reasons for refusing a flexible working request

More employees are asking for flexibility with their work schedule to juggle life's competing demands. But as valuable as this is, if you need to refuse a flexible working request what are valid reasons to do so? Striking the right balance between work and home life is a very important aspect of modern life. However, flexible working doesn’t necessarily suit every business, and in some circumstances, it may not be possible to agree to a request to work flexibly. Use this article to check if…

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