How to Build a Menopause Community in the Workplace

Menopause Mandate
25:47
Menopause isn’t just a personal experience—it’s a workplace reality. Too many people suffer in silence, but with the right support, companies can create real change. So, how do you build a menopause community at work? Where do you start? And how do you get leadership on board?
Join Menopause Mandate Workplace for a practical and inspiring session on how to set up a menopause network that makes a real impact.
We’re thrilled to be joined by two brilliant leaders from Accenture, a company leading the way in workplace menopause support:
✨ Jill Ross – Co-founder of Accenture’s MenoWarriors initiative
✨ Leigh Walters -James – Co-founder of Accenture’s MenoWarriors initiative
Together, they dive into:
✅ The first steps in setting up a workplace menopause community
✅ How to get leadership engaged and secure real action
✅ What works (and what doesn’t) when building momentum internally
✅ Practical advice for smaller businesses without big budgets
✅ Why male allies are key to making menopause a workplace issue—not just a women’s issue
✅ The real business benefits of menopause support—because looking after your people makes business sense
This session is for anyone who wants to make the workplace better for menopausal employees—whether you're an HR leader, a passionate advocate, or just someone looking to get started
Speakers
Jil Ross
Managing Director
Jill is a Managing Director in Accenture’s UKI Retail and Consumer Goods & Services group. She has over 25 years’ retail experience and started her career in industry as a Commercial Manager at Marks & Spencer.
Jill partners with UK and International clients helping them to transform their business and operations in response to ever changing customer behaviour and disruptions in the market place.
Jill's strength is her natural drive, energy and pragmatic approach in collaborating with clients and she is frequently endorsed as a ‘trusted and collaborative partner'.
Leigh Walters-James
Leigh is a Managing Director within Accenture’s European Market Maker Team. I am responsible for leading and training the company’s business negotiators whilst also negotiating Accenture’s largest and most complex contracts. I am a passionate advocate for inclusion, diversity and gender parity in all forms.

How to Build a Menopause Community in the Workplace
25:47