Maven Clinic, the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health, is the Headline Partner for the Women in Work Summit on September 26.
Co-founded by Intuitive Events and Mariella Frostrup, the Women in Work Summit has signed up with seven sponsors for the event, which is focused on closing the gender health gap in the workplace. Due to take place at Kings Place, London, it will bring together politicians, business leaders, HR practitioners and experts from across all industry sectors who will share their experiences and expertise. Five per cent of the revenue from the venture will go towards Wellbeing of Women, the only UK charity funding all aspects of women’s reproductive and gynaecological health.
As well as Maven Clinic, Women in Work Summit will be supported by Gold partners PwC and Theramex, Silver partners BSI and Chief and Mercer, Networking Partner Hakluyt and Bronze partner, Randox.
Speakers at the event include policy makers, CEOs, leaders and HR practitioners, including Mark Read, CEO, WPP; Alex Mahon, CEO, Channel 4; Annaliese Dodds, Shadow Secretary of State for Women & Equalities; Dame Sharon White, Chairman, The John Lewis Partnership; Paul Pester, Chairman, Tandem Bank; and Pamela Hutchinson OBE, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Bloomberg.
Mariella Frostrup, Co-Founder, said:
“The imperative place of women in our workplaces is unquestionable but the inequity caused by our differing biology remains almost entirely unaddressed. Women’s career graph is impacted by our fertility ( directly and indirectly) and also partly dictates our earning ability. Everything from periods to pregnancy, maternity leave to pension pauses affect our financial progress and often necessitate less hierarchical and linear career paths.
“The Gender Health Gap refers to these poorer health outcomes that women receive compared to men. From menstruation to fertility issues, parenthood and menopause, there is more than a correlation between women’s health and workforce participation. Employers have a crucial role to play in addressing women’s health but without robust policies and strong cultural mandate, the failings will continue: women will leave the workforce and the bottom-line will suffer.
“I am delighted to welcome such a diverse roster of valuable partners to the summit, who share our values and our mission to create a female-shaped space in workplaces, making them better environments for all genders. We’re committed to delivering worldclass solutions to help employers better support all members of their workforce at critical times.”
Laura Biggs, Co-Founder of Women in Work and CEO, Intuitive Events, said:
“It’s so heartening that we’ve secured interest from these businesses who are genuinely moving the needle on women’s health issues at work. To have these well-respected sponsors, speakers and partners on board cements just how business critical this issue is, and how seriously businesses are taking it. 400 attendees will get to hear from the global pioneers in this space.”
Through Maven Clinic, the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health, more than 550 employers, including more than 100 companies with employees in the United Kingdom, provide their teams with 24/7 high-quality personalised care throughout the journeys of fertility, pregnancy, parenting, paediatrics and menopause.
Maven Clinic’s founder and CEO Kate Ryder will participate in a fireside chat at the Summit, providing actionable insights for global employers who want to create healthier and more inclusive workplaces.
Reserve a space at the Women in Work Summit at https://www.wiwsummit.com