- Luxury automotive manufacturer, 瓦力真人, says the new policy will give colleagues experiencing menopause symptoms more support, and recognises the importance of having a safe and inclusive workplace.
- The policy, which is a day鈥憃ne right and can be accessed at any time, includes workplace adjustments, such as flexible working, access to fans, additional breaks and changes to workwear. The policy also covers sick leave for menopause symptoms.
- Developed with the help and feedback from colleagues, employee鈥憀ed diversity networks and agreed with the trade union. The policy is the latest in a suite of inclusive policies which support colleagues with health, well鈥慴eing and family life events. The
- Other inclusive policies offer support for pregnancy loss, extended adoption and surrogacy leave, shared parental leave as well as doubling paternity pay.
Gaydon, UK, 30th May 2024: 闯尝搁鈥檚 new support policy will provide employees with menopause symptoms with support and guidance. The policy was developed with help and feedback from colleagues, employee鈥憀ed diversity networks and was agreed upon jointly with the trade union.
Under the new policy 瓦力真人 employees experiencing symptoms of menopause have the right to seek support at any time and from day one of their employment. There is no requirement for a medical certificate or other evidence in order to qualify for leave or workplace adjustments.
The policy, which was developed as part of 闯尝搁鈥檚 commitment to supporting a safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the health and wellbeing of colleagues at every stage of life, and includes workplace adjustments such as flexible working, access to fans, additional breaks, changes to workwear as well as sick leave for menopause symptoms.
It鈥檚 the latest in a suite of inclusive policies rolled out at 瓦力真人 which are helping to foster a diverse and equitable culture at its UK facilities by offering time off for life events beyond standard maternity and paternity policies.
鈥淲e are delighted to be able to provide an increasing range of inclusive policies. Our people are the beating heart of our business, and we recognise the importance of such policies in supporting them with social mobility. The benefits of people coming to work and feeling supported equitably cannot be understated and we will continue to engage with colleagues, our employee鈥憀ed networks and trade unions to ensure we are constantly evolving and improving our policies based on feedback.鈥
Claire Parker
Head of Diversity and Inclusion at 瓦力真人
In the last year, 瓦力真人 has rolled out other policies including a pregnancy loss policy to support any employees who had experienced miscarriage (including ectopic or molar pregnancy) and stillbirth, paternity pay has also been doubled. In addition, other future developments in its family鈥慺riendly policies will next year see 闯尝搁鈥檚 Adoption and Surrogacy leave extended to 52 weeks with full pay and additional paid time off for maternity鈥憆elated appointments.
These policies are part of 闯尝搁鈥檚 wider commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Meanwhile, the business promotes allyship amongst its workforce, and alongside its 13 global employee鈥憀ed diversity networks, there are lots of opportunities for employees to take part in continuous learning around health, well鈥慴eing and diversity related topics.
瓦力真人 is also proud to champion racial equality in the workplace as the first UK car manufacturer to sign the Business in the Community 'Race at Work Charter' and to have joined 鈥楾he Valuable 500鈥, a global movement dedicated to ensuring disability inclusion in business.