AXA UK awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation

AXA UK has been deemed a menopause friendly employer and has received official accreditation
An independent panel of experts agreed that AXA UK is helping to promote and encourage better understanding and support in the workplace
Success was achieved by creating an environment of openness, honesty and helping to break the taboo around menopause

AXA UK has been announced as an accredited menopause friendly employer. The accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows that a company takes the wellbeing of their colleagues seriously.

The accreditation was awarded after an independent panel of experts assessed AXA UK’s practices, policies and culture on behalf of Menopause Friendly, an organisation promoting better recognition and understanding in the workplace.

Successful applicants must demonstrate dedication to providing a great place to work as well as an understanding of how menopause can affect colleagues and have the tools and support in place.

We’ve thoroughly assessed all aspects of the fabulous work AXA UK have done, and we’re delighted to recognise them as an Accredited Menopause Friendly Employer. It’s clear they've created a culture where it’s easy to talk about menopause, demonstrating dedicated focus, training and resources consistently across the whole organisation. Well done to AXA UK, they’re making a big difference for their colleagues.

Jog Hundle, Independent Panel member at Menopause Friendly Accreditation

AXA UK has implemented a number of initiatives in order to achieve the coveted accreditation, including the introduction of a new menopause policy and support guide to support not only those experiencing menopause, but also to equip and assist those around them with guidance, information and resources. There are also details about AXA UK’s smart working policy and guidance for managers on supporting colleagues. They also introduced workshops and training sessions for all colleagues and have recruited around 20 Menopause Champions across their multiple office locations, whose role is to encourage people to engage and talk to each other, create a safe environment for discussions and help support a change in culture.

Tracy Garrad, CEO of AXA Health and Diversity and Inclusion Executive Sponsor

I’m very proud that AXA UK has been accredited as a Menopause Friendly employer. Helping our employees better understand and feel comfortable talking about menopause is the right thing to do. This accreditation paves the way for us to continue breaking the taboo and continue making menopause a topic that is talked about openly.

Tracy Garrad, CEO AXA Health and D&I Executive Sponsor

AXA UK has pledged to continue to focus on menopause in an effort to further reduce the stigma and help to make it easier to talk about in the workplace.

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About AXA UK

AXA Insurance UK plc registered in England and Wales under registered number 078950 and authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority under Financial Conduct Authority registration number 202312. Registered office is 20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG.

AXA UK is part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management, with 147,000 employees serving 94 million clients in 50 countries. In 2023, IFRS revenues amounted to Euro 102.7 billion and underlying earnings to Euro 7.6 billion. AXA had Euro 844 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023.

In the UK & Ireland, AXA operates through a number of business units including: AXA Insurance, AXA Health and AXA Ireland. AXA UK & Ireland employs around 10,000 staff.

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