"We look forward to continued discussions with senior politicians to champion this important cause and we’re committed to serving as a hub within the insurance industry, listening, and learning from the experiences of other insurers."
- Gemma Jackson, head of diversity at RSA UK & NI
In February 2023, Anneliese Dodds MP and the Labour Party unveiled a new policy requiring large employers to develop and implement a ‘Menopause Action Plan’, outlining their support for employees struggling with menopause symptoms. Several of RSA’s diversity champions including Yasemin Dogu, chief auditor and executive sponsor of the RSA Families Employee Resource Group and Gemma Jackson, head of diversity at RSA UK & NI, were also in attendance.
This new policy underscores RSA’s ongoing commitment to supporting colleagues struggling with menopause symptoms. In October 2022, RSA achieved accreditation as a menopause-friendly employer which encouraged the insurer to develop new guidelines for colleagues and leaders on discussing menopause in the workplace as well as signposting resources.
Additional initiatives include menopause advocates, monthly menopause support cafes to facilitate open discussions among colleagues, and the establishment of the menopause and andropause absence analysis to assess its impact in the workplace.
RSA’s commitment to supporting employees struggling with menopause in the workplace follows its recent membership to the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment, and Neurodiversity (GAIN) last month. This announcement signalled RSA’s recognition that neurodiverse individuals represent a significantly untapped pool of talent with the potential to bring value to customers, colleagues and businesses across the industry.
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Commenting on the discussion, Gemma Jackson, head of diversity at RSA UK & NI, has said:
"We’re delighted to have the opportunity to discuss this crucial work with Anneliese Dodds MP. It underscores the importance of recognising menopause as a genuine concern that impacts individuals not only in the workplace but also their partners at home, requiring the need for comprehensive education and awareness efforts.
“We look forward to continued discussions with senior politicians to champion this important cause and we’re committed to serving as a hub within the insurance industry, listening, and learning from the experiences of other insurers."
