Pause Claire at Work
Clear, accessible talks and workshops grounded in current scientific evidence to help organizations better understand perimenopause, menopause, and their possible effects in the workplace.
To reduce stigma, better equip managers, and contribute to a more informed and inclusive workplace.
Services offered in French or English · Virtually across Quebec · In person depending on region and availability
Perimenopause and menopause can come with changes that affect sleep, energy, concentration, memory, mood, or temperature regulation, among other things. Their intensity and impact vary considerably from one person to another.
In the workplace, a lack of information can contribute to misunderstanding, isolation, or stigma. Accurate, nuanced information helps employees better understand what they are experiencing, while giving managers reference points for responding with respect and discernment.
Acknowledge a health reality without assuming what any individual employee is experiencing.
Create a shared language that makes more respectful conversations possible.
Give employees, managers, and HR teams reference points suited to their respective roles.
Talk for employees
Format: 60 minutes
Audience: Employees, wellness groups, women's networks, and employee resource groups
An educational talk to better understand the stages of the menopause transition, recognize common and lesser-known symptoms, discover the main care options, and know when to seek care.
Includes:
Workshop for managers and HR teams
Format: 75 to 90 minutes
Audience: Managers, human resources teams, wellness leads, and occupational health teams
A practical workshop to better understand how certain symptoms can interact with work, welcome a conversation respectfully, protect confidentiality, and explore appropriate supports without making assumptions or intervening clinically.
Includes:
Organizational package
A combination of the employee talk and the manager/HR workshop to offer coherent information to the different people involved.
The package may include:
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Annual programming and custom projects
Pause Claire can also develop annual programming or an activity adapted to your organization's particular needs.
Examples may include:
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Content is developed from current scientific knowledge and clinical recommendations.
Medical concepts are presented in clear language, without oversimplifying or dramatizing this transition.
Activities do not ask participants to disclose their personal situation or health information.
Employees, managers, and human resources teams receive information suited to their needs and responsibilities.
Pause Claire at Work is led by Guerda Romain, a registered nurse with a Master of Public Health.
Her experience in clinical care, public health, and communicating complex knowledge allows her to present perimenopause and menopause with rigour, clarity, and sensitivity.
Her approach aims to make scientific knowledge accessible while taking into account the human and organizational realities of the workplace.
Pause Claire at Work activities are educational and do not constitute a medical consultation or an individual clinical assessment.
No participant is invited to disclose a diagnosis, symptoms, or personal information in front of the group.
Questions may be asked in general terms. When an individual assessment is needed, participants are encouraged to consult an appropriate healthcare professional.
Talk for employees
Workshop for managers and HR teams
The organizational package, annual programming, and custom activities are proposed according to needs, format, number of participants, level of personalization, and the realities of the organization.
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Taxes extra. Travel fees, extensive customization, co-branding, recording, or certain bilingual adaptations may entail additional fees.
Whether you want to organize an initial awareness talk, better equip your managers, or develop more complete programming, Pause Claire can help you choose a format suited to your audience and your goals.
You can also email us at travail@pauseclaire.ca.
