World Standards Day 2023 and BS 30416

In this episode, Matthew and Cindy celebrate World Standards Day 2023. This year’s theme is ‘Standards for the SDGs’. And SDG3 in particular: ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.They look at how the standard BS 30416 – menstrual and menopausal health in the workplace – supports organizations to do the right thing regarding SDG3.Matthew speaks to Dr Maria Tomlinson of Sheffield University about the difference the standard will make to wellbeing and gender inclusivity in the workplace.He also speaks to Kirsteen Sommerville from OVO Energy and Abi Lasebikan from the Welsh Parliament. With plenty of practical examples, they describe the difference BS 30416 is already making to their organizations.Find out moreWorld Standards DayBS 30416 | Executive briefingThe Standards Show | BS 30416 launch Dr Maria TomlinsonGet involved with standardsFind and follow The Standards Show on social mediaTwitter/X @standardsshowInstagram @thestandardsshow Get in touch with The Standards ShowSend a voice messageeducation@bsigroup.comSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsSubscribe to The Standards ShowCheck out the websitethe-standards-show

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The Standards Show - the podcast that brings you the stories behind the standards. Join Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil - and their guests along the way - for conversations on the concepts, history, people, and organizations involved in standards. And how they shape and improve the world around us, making life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. From facilitating international trade, to fixing potholes, to brewing the perfect cup of tea. Expect a mixture of bite-sized and in-depth episodes and frequent series, such as the monthly Standards Desk of News and Standards in 10 Minutes. And regular features too, including the popular My Favourite Standard. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted, though always informative, educational and engaging, The Standards Show is the podcast for anyone working in standards, using standards, studying and researching standards, or just plain curious about standards. Matthew Chiles is a stakeholder relations specialist and has been communicating policy ideas and programmes for over 20 years. Cindy Parokkil is an experienced economist and international development practitioner. [The Standards Show was formerly the BSI Education Podcast]