New measures have been introduced to support female employees at South Lanarkshire Council

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South Lanarkshire Council has introduced updated policies to support female employees.Councillors at Wednesday's full council meeting (November 7), approved plans to introduce measures for the council to become a menopause-friendly employer and gain an accredited status, to support the Time to Test campaign and to introduce policies to support female employees on menstruation.The council seeks to support all employees’ wellbeing regardless of gender.

But with females making up just over 74 per cent of the workforce, there are key health areas the council wishes to provide additional support and guidance on.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The policies which were approved raise awareness of these health areas and remove any stigma or taboo attached.Councillor Lesley McDonald (Larkhall) welcomed the plans, and said: “The administration welcomes this report, underlining our ambition to make this council a more progressive, inclusive employer.

I’m delighted, as we all are, that we’ll work to become a menopause-friendly employer and gaining accredited service as well as supporting and signing up to the Time to Test campaign, these are all very important issues.”Firstly, plans were approved for the council to become a member of Menopause Friendly which recognises the council as ‘Committed to being a