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What ESG trends are we seeing in M&A?
Dive into the ever-evolving world of mergers and acquisitions with us to explore the current trends in ESG that private equity investors are looking for. Learn more about how efficiency and wellbeing are driving value creation through M&A. Read on to learn more………..
1million women forced to leave the workplace because of menopause symptoms - Here’s Why.
With a new report from the Women’s and Equalities committee stating that workplaces are ‘hemorrhaging talent’ and failing menopausal women we ask the question what can HR do to stop another 1 million women in menopause leaving the workplace?
Keeping women leaders well and working through MENOPAUSE is a priority for HR
Only 18% of employers offer any form of wellbeing offering for menopausal women and yet 73% of women said they would highly value access to menopause career coaching as part of their employer wellbeing and reward offerings. Read on to learn how HR can deliver tailored menopause benefits.
the savage surgical menopause impacts on female leaders
It’s World Menopause Awareness Month and in this blog we are featured in OK magazine in the big health and HRT story. We expand on the impact menopause has had on our own founder Fiona McKay. Read on to find out more…..
If the FTSE is failing menopausal women what does that mean for sme’s?
60% of the FTSE top 100 companies have failed to publish menopause policies, so if the UK’s largest corporates are failing women, what does that mean for SME’s and HR teams leading menopause transformation? Read on.
the age of menopause is the most challenging decade for working women
New research has shown that the age of menopause is the most challenging decade for working women. Read on to learn more.
Menopause: a major reason to work from home?
Nearly half of female workers between the ages of 40 and 55 have contemplated looking for remote jobs so they can more easily deal with menopause symptoms, a new survey finds. Read on to learn more.
UNDIAGNOSED depression in MENOPAUSAL senior women
Its World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September and we want to focus on the very real risks of menopausal depression in senior women, how they often keep their symptoms hidden and how employers can help to reduce those risks.
A man’s guide to managing menopause in the workplace
Whilst the menopause is scary and challenging for women, it’s also an often new and uncertain topic for men in the workplace too. What do men really need to know to support women to keep their careers?
The Hormonal Glass Ceiling for women
Mid-life women in menopause are finding it increasingly difficult to retain a career or advance professionally. Why? Because they are up against a hormonal glass ceiling. Read on to learn more.
WORKING SHIFTS COULD delay the onset of MENOPAUSE
A new study of over 3,700 women has shown that working shifts could delay the onset of menopause.
government will not include menopause as a stand alone protected characteristic
The Government announces it has no plans to include menopause as a separate protected characteristic in The Equality Act. What does this mean for women and their employers?
The Great refusal and why CEO’s should apply for jobs in their own companies
Companies need to get a grip of their hiring processes and the challenge of the great refusal. In this article we explain just what the great refusal is and why it’s critical that CEO’s apply for vacancies in their own companies to truly improve the candidate experience and secure the best talent.
VIDEO Update on the HRT supply shortage: MENOPAUSAL women now able to ACCESS alternative forms of hrt from pharmacies without a new prescription
The UK Government has issued a SSP (Serious Supply Protocol) to enable Pharmacists to be able to dispense at the point of need, an alternative to a HRT medication if the preferred type of HRT is out of stock. Currently many gels and sprays are in seriously short supply, so women will now be able to discuss the options and alternatives to their current type of HRT if it is not available, and come away an interim alternative for example patches or tablets, without having to go back to their GP’s for a new prescription. Learn more in the full blog post.
fiona MCKAY SPEAKS TO ITV news with Minister for Primary Care having to defend GOVERNMENTS lack of HRT supply AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE WORKPLACE
Fiona McKay, talks to ITV news on the lack of HRT supply
Philippa Thomas former bbc world news presenter joins lightbulb
Philippa Thomas, former BBC World News Presenter, has joined Lightbulb as a Leadership & Speaking Coach. Philippa will also be bringing her expertise to our Menopause Maze and Winning Women programmes too. Learn more about Philippa here.
Lessons in lightbulb leadership from Ukrainian President Zelensky
What can we learn from President Zellensky’s leadership? With detailed analysis we explore the key components of what it takes and what inspiration we can all take from his ‘Lightbulb Leadership.’
Our formidable founder’s savage menopause featured in the national press
Fiona hopes that by sharing her story it will it will assist peri, menopausal and post-menopausal women to change their conversations in the workplace and seek the medical care they need.
Let’s talk about menopause in the workplace
It’s Time to Talk Day and the nation’s biggest mental health conversation and for workplaces to come together to talk. So let’s talk more about the challenges that the menopause in the workplace brings.
Lightbulb is featured in the news
Fiona is featured as one of the leading Mancunian entrepreneurs and how lockdown changed their lives forever.
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