Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Colleen Starick, the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Bunnings.

Colleen has been at Bunnings for 12 years and in this chat, she shares her experiences and insights on how the retail giant has evolved in supporting diversity, inclusion, and women's reproductive health.

She discusses changes in policies, such as parental leave and breastfeeding guidelines, and how Bunnings fosters an inclusive environment for both employees and customers.

Colleen highlights the importance of supporting employees through various life stages and the positive impact of inclusive practices on workplace culture.

She also gives advice to organisations on how to start their own diversity and inclusion journey and emphasises the value of listening to team feedback. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of these practices for employee retention and overall job satisfaction.

You can connect with Colleen via LinkedIn.

Key Discussion Points

• Bunnings' progressive policies on parental leave, gender inclusion, and support for women's reproductive health.

• The company's evolution of creating an inclusive workplace that supports employees at various life stages.

• The significance of employee feedback in shaping company policies, and

• Her personal journey towards balancing work and family life.

THE MENOVEST

In partnership with Over The Bloody Moon, we have recently launched the MenoVest in Australia. Its Founder, Lesley Salem, was our guest on the podcast last week: Episode 135.

You can find out more information about the MenoVest on our website.

We also appeared on Channel 9 last week on The Today Show with Karl Stevanovic and Sarah Abo, where Karl wore the MenoVest on LIVE TV! Check the video out on YouTube.

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