Menopause significantly affects confidence, cognition, and wellbeing at work, especially for neurodivergent staff, who may experience intensified sensory, emotional, and executive‑function challenges. For local authorities, this is a workforce resilience issue. With supportive culture, flexible policies, and strengths‑based strategies, organisations can retain talent and create genuinely inclusive, stigma‑free environments.

In local government, change is constant, but grief is often ignored. Whether it’s a council merger, a building closure, or leadership transition, emotional loss must be acknowledged. Without space to say goodbye, staff and communities struggle to embrace the future. This blog explores why grief matters, how to support transitions, and why emotionally intelligent leadership is key to sustainable change.

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Local government officers and elected members are the backbone of our communities. From managing housing and social care to overseeing...