All Fertility and reproductive health articles
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ArticleWagamama commits to become endometriosis-friendly employer
Wagamama has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its pledge to support employees impacted by endometriosis.
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ArticleStarbucks Canada receives Fertility Matters 2025 Better Benefits Award
Starbucks Canada has received the Fertility Matters Canada 2025 Better Benefits Award in recognition of its new parental leave top-up benefit it introduced earlier this month.
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ArticleSenedd becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
The Senedd has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its pledge to support employees impacted by the condition.
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ArticleJCDecaux and Reiss introduce pregnancy loss friendly workplace package
JCDecaux and Reiss have introduced a pregnancy loss friendly workplace package for its UK employees.
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ArticleStoke-on-Trent City Council becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
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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ArticleFieldfisher launches reproductive and family health platform for UK staff
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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ArticleCiphr joins endometriosis-friendly employer scheme
Ciphr has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its commitment to support staff affected by the condition.
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ArticlePolicy Expert joins endometriosis-friendly employer scheme
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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ArticleSelco Builders Warehouse enhances family-friendly policies
Selco Builders Warehouse has launched enhanced family leave policies to support its around 3,000 employees during important life events.
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AnalysisWhat to include in a fertility and pregnancy support policy
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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Case StudiesAddleshaw Goddard establishes dedicated fertility and pregnancy policy to support staff
Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has a dedicated policy in place to help its employees with fertility and pregnancy support.
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ArticleOsbornes Law launches fertility testing as a staff healthcare benefit
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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ArticleAddleshaw Goddard receives fertility-friendly accreditation
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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ArticleMerck expands fertility benefit programme
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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ArticleHSBC implements fertility benefits for more than 3,000 UAE employees
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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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to fertility benefits
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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ArticleGreene King implements inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy
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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OpinionSarah Bogues: How to become a fertility-friendly employer
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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ArticleFutures Housing Group implements paid fertility leave
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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ArticleWHSmith commits to becoming fertility-friendly employer
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 ...