
About this Event
Local First: Women’s Health in the Workplace
Join us at Tapestry Hall (Tap Room) for an inspiring and timely event on women’s health in the workplace.
This special fireside chat will bring together local experts to share how their specialties help women navigate the challenges of menopause and midlife—while also addressing the bigger picture of how workplaces can adapt and thrive.
🌸 What you’ll experience:
- Expert perspectives on women’s health, workplace wellness, and local support services.
- Honest conversations about the impact of menopause on retention, culture, and leadership pipelines.
- Insights on virtual vs. local care—where digital benefits help, where they fall short, and why local, personalized support remains essential.
- Practical strategies employers can use right now, from policy changes to manager training.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals, leaders, and wellness advocates.
🌟 Who should attend:
EVERYONE wanting to learn more about menopause is welcome—from employees seeking personal support, to HR representatives, managers, business owners, and community leaders who want to better understand and champion women’s wellness at work.
This event is part of the Workplace Wellness Across Ontario Tour during Menopause Awareness Month—a nationwide effort to spark conversations, reduce stigma, and protect the role of local women-led wellness businesses alongside emerging global health platforms.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of a movement creating workplaces where women truly thrive.
✨ Reserve your spot today and help redefine what workplace wellness looks like in our communities. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours today.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Local First: Women’s Health in the Workplace
Host: Deneatra Ford
Info: Discussion Themes:
1. Local Services & Expertise
o What’s available locally to help women manage menopause and midlife transitions.
o Why visibility and support for local providers is critical.
2. Virtual vs. In-Person Care
o Benefits of accessibility through virtual platforms.
o Where virtual falls short compared to one-on-one, community-based support.
3. Key Statistics & Workplace Impact
o Impact of menopause on absenteeism, presenteeism, retention, and leadership pipelines.
o Costs to Ontario businesses and opportunities for cultural improvement.
4. Employer Action Steps
o How employers can implement policy audits, manager training, and wellness programming.
o Practical tools for HR and leadership teams.
5. The Role of Local Businesses
o Highlighting how global virtual offerings increase access but risk displacing local providers.
o Emphasizing the need for balance: accessibility and personalization.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tapestry Hall, 74 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, Canada
CAD 31.59