The PIPSC Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Working Group invites members to participate in the webinar: Menopause in the Workplace. Our aim is to raise awareness of menopause and the support available to improve your health, well-being, and work environment.
The challenges associated with menopause can create hardships in the workplace, where women and gender diverse people already struggle with inequalities. Hot flashes, fatigue, and memory loss are just some of the many symptoms that can impact a person’s daily routine and their ability to work.
Guest speaker, Lidia Assayag, is a lawyer specialising in advocacy, education, and humanitarian missions. Lidia is a volunteer educator with various women’s groups, and she will discuss this issue and methods to tackle inequities in the workplace.
Lidia is the Director of the non-profit women’s health advocacy group, Le Reseau Québécois D’Action Pour la Santé des Femmes, which received an Award of Excellence from the Québec Ministry of Health and Social Services in recognition of their work on menopause.
We will cover topics such as:
- What is menopause – who experiences it, and when?
- How do menopause symptoms affect women at work?
- What are the key myths to dispel about menopause in the workplace?
- How can a workplace become more menopause-inclusive?
There will be a French and English session, but please feel free to ask your questions in either language.
English Session: November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
French Session: November 20th, 2025 at 12 h 00 to 13 h 00 ET
We look forward to seeing you all there!