¼ women feel like their work capacity was halved during menopause. On the contrary, most employers, 98% to be precise, noted that they have no concerns about women’s performance during this time.
It’s this—plus some—that was explored by 1 News from the research we shared in The Silent Transition Report, with ANZ and NZIER.
“This is the first-ever in depth look at how menopause can affect Kiwi women’s economic engagement” — Theresa Gattung
Team members from Global Women Partners ANZ, Fiona Mackenzie, from Funds Management as well as Virginia Stracey-Clitherow, from ANZ Transformation, speak candidly about not just their experiences — but do so in the spirit of sharing how these chats can help colleagues navigate symptoms.
Global Women Chair Theresa Gattung also speaks to this issue. “This is the first-ever in depth look at how menopause can affect Kiwi women’s economic engagement, allowing us to identify how employers can better support their wellbeing and productivity through the menopause transition.”
“I encourage all employers to look at ways to normalise menopause, identify ways to support their female employees, and provide guidance for managers so they can support their staff” — Michelle Russell
“The cry here is to normalise conversations around menopause in the workplace,” notes Theresa to the camera.
She is echoed by Global Women Michelle Russell, ANZ’s general manager of talent & culture who shares that “This research shows us the diverse nature of work in New Zealand presents some challenges. “But I encourage all employers to look at ways to normalise menopause, identify ways to support their female employees, and provide guidance for managers so they can support their staff.”
Watch the full news feature and kõrero from Fiona Mackenzie, Virginia Stracey-Clitherow and Theresa Gattung on 1news.co.nz here.