All Fertility and reproductive health articles

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    JCDecaux and Reiss introduce pregnancy loss friendly workplace package

    24 March 2025

    JCDecaux and Reiss have introduced a pregnancy loss friendly workplace package for its UK employees.

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    Stoke-on-Trent City Council becomes endometriosis-friendly employer

    21 March 2025

    Stoke-on-Trent City Council has become an endometriosis-friendly employer as part of its commitment to creating a more inclusive, supportive workplace.

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    Fieldfisher launches reproductive and family health platform for UK staff

    10 March 2025

    Law firm Fieldfisher has introduced a reproductive and family health platform as part of its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.

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    Ciphr joins endometriosis-friendly employer scheme

    7 March 2025

    Ciphr has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its commitment to support staff affected by the condition.

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    Policy Expert joins endometriosis-friendly employer scheme

    6 February 2025

    Home, motor, and pet insurance provider Policy Expert has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme and pledged to support its employees impacted by the condition.

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    Selco Builders Warehouse enhances family-friendly policies

    23 January 2025

    Selco Builders Warehouse has launched enhanced family leave policies to support its around 3,000 employees during important life events.

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    What to include in a fertility and pregnancy support policy

    14 January 2025

    An important starting point is for employers to ask their employees what they need, as no individual or circumstance will be the same.

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    Addleshaw Goddard establishes dedicated fertility and pregnancy policy to support staff

    14 January 2025

    Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has a dedicated policy in place to help its employees with fertility and pregnancy support.

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    Osbornes Law launches fertility testing as a staff healthcare benefit

    6 August 2024

    London law firm Osbornes Law has introduced fertility testing as a new healthcare benefit for its 160 members of staff and their partners. Through a partnership with Hertility Health, Osbornes Law employees will have access to a clinically validated at-home hormone test, which includes a comprehensive online ...

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    Addleshaw Goddard receives fertility-friendly accreditation

    15 July 2024

    Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has received fertility-friendly employer accreditation in recognition of its work to improve workplace experiences for its staff with fertility issues.The accreditation, which is awarded by Fertility Matters at Work, aims to enhance workplaces for individuals needing fertility treatment, while ensuring employers are inclusive. It partners with ...

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    Merck expands fertility benefit programme

    21 March 2024

    Credit: ricochet64 / Shutterstock.comScience and technology organisation Merck has expanded its fertility benefit programme to employees in 11 additional countries.The benefit, which was first introduced in nine markets in October 2023, has now been rolled out to its workforces in Australia, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, South ...

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    HSBC implements fertility benefits for more than 3,000 UAE employees

    8 March 2024

    Banking organisation HSBC has introduced fertility benefits for more than 3,000 employees in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).As part of the bank’s medical insurance coverage, female employees are now able to access fertility treatments including in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), and both men and women can take ...

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    Buyer’s guide to fertility benefits

    27 February 2024

    Credit: bezikus/ShutterstockWhat are fertility benefits?Fertility benefits are wide-ranging and include comprehensive support and treatment for individuals. The benefits cover the key areas of medicines, procedures and assisted conception, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).Employers use the services of providers to offer fertility and parenthood-planning care ...

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    Greene King implements inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy

    9 February 2024

    Pub and brewer Greene King has introduced an inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy for its approximately 39,000 employees.Members of staff will be eligible for up to five days of additional paid leave to attend appointments per treatment cycle, for up to three treatments. They, and their families, can access ...

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    Sarah Bogues: How to become a fertility-friendly employer

    7 February 2024

    Employers play a critical role in the fertility journey of their employees. When employers get it right, the loyalty they can cultivate among their staff is immense. As the Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill makes its way through Parliament, it is an opportune time for employers to reassess their approach ...

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    Futures Housing Group implements paid fertility leave

    2 February 2024

    Futures Housing Group has introduced paid leave for fertility treatments for its workforce as part of its aim to be a flexible and family-friendly employer of choice.All of its more than 450 employees are now entitled to paid time off for any medical appointments related to fertility treatments, and during ...

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    WHSmith commits to becoming fertility-friendly employer

    13 November 2023

    Alex Stoneman Advertising Photography - www.alexstoneman.comWHSmith has committed to becoming a fertility-friendly employer by signing up for membership with Fertility Matters at Work.The retailer decided to gain the accreditation after several employees talked about their own fertility journeys and reached out to their line managers for support, as well as ...

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    30% took leave for fertility treatment without telling employer

    3 November 2023

    Almost one-third (30%) of employees took annual, sick or unpaid leave from work for fertility treatment without telling their employer the real reason, according to research by Fertifa and Fertility Network UK.The research, which collated more than 3,600 responses to reveal the impact of fertility challenges on individuals in the ...

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    Merck launches fertility benefit programme

    6 October 2023

    Credit: ricochet64 / Shutterstock.comScience and technology business Merck has launched a fertility benefit programme to offer its employees across the globe financial support for fertility treatments.It will initially roll out the programme in Germany, the UK, Switzerland, China, India, Taiwan, Brazil and Mexico, with an expansion in further countries planned ...

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    Aon enhances menopause and fertility employee benefits

    2 October 2023

    Global professional services firm Aon has enhanced its benefits package to offer support to its UK colleagues affected by menopause and fertility-related issues.The firm, which employs more than 7,000 members of staff across 24 UK offices, has teamed up with third-party health specialists Bupa and workplace fertility support provider Peppy ...