What Organisations can do to Support Women in Menopause with Ann O'Neill

04/30/24 • 32 min

In this interview, Adam speaks with Ann O'Neill, Co-Founder and CEO of Adora.

Adora is a women's health platform that focuses on helping women understand the signs of menopause and providing resources to organisations that support women in this process.

Adam and Ann discuss:

What the menopause is and the symptoms that can be experienced.
Ann's own journey with her GP and what led to the creation of Adora.
What organisations, HR, L&D, and men can do to support women going through menopause,

Ann also gives some excellent tips throughout the podcast, such as creating a safe space to talk, giving flexible working hours when they're needed, and normalising the topic.

Connect with Ann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmoneill/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/adora-digital-health/

BS 30416 Report: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/insights/brochures/bs-30416-menstruation-menstrual-health-and-menopause-in-the-workplace/
Adora Website: https://www.adora.health/

In this interview, Adam speaks with Ann O'Neill, Co-Founder and CEO of Adora.

Adora is a women's health platform that focuses on helping women understand the signs of menopause and providing resources to organisations that support women in this process.

Adam and Ann discuss:

What the menopause is and the symptoms that can be experienced.
Ann's own journey with her GP and what led to the creation of Adora.
What organisations, HR, L&D, and men can do to support women going through menopause,

Ann also gives some excellent tips throughout the podcast, such as creating a safe space to talk, giving flexible working hours when they're needed, and normalising the topic.

Connect with Ann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmoneill/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/adora-digital-health/

BS 30416 Report: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/insights/brochures/bs-30416-menstruation-menstrual-health-and-menopause-in-the-workplace/
Adora Website: https://www.adora.health/

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