HR Cruises

Teresa Smith
"Silent Struggles: Unmasking Menopause, Andropause, Mental Health, and Culture" (Learning Deck)

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Education and Awareness: Implementing training sessions for employees and managers to understand menopause and andropause, their symptoms, and coping strategies.
2. Mental and Physical Health Support: Creating safe spaces for open discussion, establishing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and reassessing health and wellness offerings to support affected employees.
3. Supportive Work Environments: Evaluating and updating workplace practices and policies to ensure inclusivity, offering flexible work arrangements, and developing comprehensive menopause and andropause policies

 

Session Description:

Imagine a workplace where some of the most experienced and dedicated employees are silently struggling, their performance and well-being compromised by natural life transitions that remain hidden in the shadows. Silent Struggles: Unmasking Menopause, Andropause, Mental Health, and Culture delves into these often-overlooked challenges. Menopause and andropause, typically occurring between the ages of 40 and 60, significantly impact physical and mental health, yet they are rarely discussed openly.

Why do these natural transitions remain shrouded in silence? What are the real costs of this silence on work performance, engagement, and overall well-being? This presentation aims to uncover the reasons behind this silence and explore the profound effects on our workplaces. By bringing these issues to light, we can begin to foster a culture of understanding and support, ensuring that all employees can thrive. Join us as we break the silence and build workplaces that prioritize well-being and inclusivity.

Speaker Bio:

As a partner director for the human insights and human capital management (HCM) strategy consultant group for UKG Incorporated, Teresa Smith advises business leaders and their leadership teams on how to better maximize people-centric strategies to achieve long-term success. With deep expertise in change management process and business innovation, Smith is an advocate for the unmatched value of an empowered workforce, and helps organizations more effectively attract prospective employees, engage existing employees, and holistically develop and manage an exceptional employee experience.

Smith has dedicated the majority of her career to exploring the impact of HR, payroll and workforce management on the workforce. From small businesses to global operations, she is adept to diagnosing customer needs, delivering effective solutions, and collaborating with senior leaders to achieve improved business outcomes. For over 20 years, Smith led workforce management and HCM initiatives at a technology vendor, working closely with sales and management teams to develop critical business strategies for both domestic and global customers. Prior to that, she served as IT Director at a large hospital and IT support and management functions for the Department of Defense.