EDITOR’S NOTE

Welcome to July’s edition of Dynamic.

Since our inception, we’ve regularly received feedback from working mothers, and mothers who would like to be in work but who find the juggle impossible or not financially viable. Women who have passion, skills and expertise but who find themselves either sidelined or overwhelmed in jobs not offering the flexibility that they need; women experiencing the ‘Motherhood Penalty’.

Th is month we look closely at a survey putting the Motherhood Penalty in numbers and statistics, while we hear from Juliet Turnbull from 2to3 days and Rhiannon Williams from Zen Communications about why true flexibility for parents in the workplace is key to resolving the overwhelming UK job vacancies.

For our July Big Story we champion Melanie Sykes who is on a mission to bring knowledge of autism to more people, which is a cause close to our hearts here at Dynamic.

We, of course, also have our fantastic regular features such as Art and Further Reading for you too, while you can read all about The Carlton Tower Jumeirah in London in our Travel section.

I hope you enjoy what we’ve curated for you this month and, as always, do get in touch to let me know if there are topics that you would like to see covered in Dynamic.

Editor, Dynamic Magazine

New Standard Launched To Support Employees

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published new guidance to help organisations retain experienced and talented staff after a consultation with experts and the public.

The Menstruation, menstrual health and menopause in the workplace standard (BS 30416) sets out practical recommendations for workplace adjustments as well as strategies that can help employers meet the needs of those experiencing menopause or menstruation.

It comes after research from the Fawcett Society suggested about 10% of those experiencing menopause have left the workplace due to symptoms such as hot flushes, dizziness, insomnia, and muscle and joint stiffness. This figure rises to 25% for those with more severe symptoms.