Marvin OnumonuCera, the domiciliary care provider, has achieved the Menopause Friendly Accreditation from Menopause in the Workplace by Henpicked.
The accreditation highlights Cera’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for its largely female frontline workforce and the wider care sector.
Annabel Taylor, CPO at Cera, said: “With growing workforce shortages affecting adult social care, retaining our most skilled and experienced frontline carers is a national priority.
“We are committed to building a sector where every individual can thrive through every stage of their life.
“Supporting our colleagues through menopause and perimenopause is at the heart of our ambition to promote inclusivity, wellbeing and empathy in the workplace.”
Taylor added: “Achieving the Menopause Friendly Accreditation is a landmark milestone for us and the wider care sector.”
Cera achieved accreditation after an independent assessment across five key areas: culture, policies and practices, training, engagement and working environment.
Key initiatives include fostering an open culture where menopause can be discussed without stigma, offering flexible working and uniform adjustments, mandatory e-learning for all staff, establishing menopause champions and monthly workshops, and making practical adjustments such as fans or cooler workstations.
Deborah Garlick, CEO of Menopause in the Workplace by Henpicked, said: “We’re delighted to see the progress Cera has made in building a workplace where menopause can be talked about openly and where colleagues feel genuinely supported.
“Their application for accreditation showed a clear, organisation-wide commitment – from senior leadership through to their menopause champion network – helping to raise awareness, build confidence and ensure support is available across the business.
“It’s encouraging to see menopause being embedded within wider wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, with colleagues increasingly engaging in conversations and accessing the support they need.”
Garlick added: “This is exactly the kind of thoughtful, practical approach that helps create a truly menopause-friendly workplace.”
