All Fertility and reproductive health articles – Page 2
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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 ...
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Article30% took leave for fertility treatment without telling employer
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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ArticleMerck launches fertility benefit programme
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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ArticleAon enhances menopause and fertility employee benefits
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 ...
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ArticleExclusive: Cadent to discuss fertility and menopause at Employee Benefits Live 2023
Kelly-Anne Morris (pictured left), regulatory specialist and fertility lead, Lisa Yorke (pictured middle), reward and remuneration specialist (HR), and Dawn Del Busso (pictured right), team leader and menopause lead at Cadent will present a session about fertility and the menopause at Employee Benefits Live 2023.Titled Fertility and menopause matters, the ...
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Article67% of employers do not offer a fertility treatment policy
Two-thirds (67%) of employers do not currently have a fertility treatment policy in place, according to research by charity Pregnant Then Screwed.Its survey of 260 HR managers also found that just 10% are happy with the support they offer to employees undergoing fertility treatment and 14% are satisfied with how ...
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ArticleBNP Paribas enhances US fertility and surrogacy benefits
Bank and financial services firm BNP Paribas has introduced a surrogacy assistance programme and enhanced its fertility benefits for its US staff.The firm’s new surrogacy assistance programme is aimed at supporting and empowering US-based employees who are using surrogacy to start or expand their families. They are now eligible for ...
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ArticleClarion Solicitors commits to become fertility-friendly employer
Leeds-based law firm Clarion Solicitors has committed to becoming a fertility-friendly organisation in order to enhance the support available to its 300 employees.The accreditation, from Fertility Matters at Work, was awarded to the firm as a result of its dedicated policy focused on fertility. Through this, Clarion hopes to ensure ...
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ArticleCornwall Council accredited as fertility-friendly employer
Credit: Daniel Bond / Shutterstock.comCornwall Council has become a fertility-friendly employer after receiving accreditation from Fertility Matters at Work.The council was accredited after partnering with and undertaking training provided by Fertility Matters at Work, and as a result of its inclusive and dedicated policy, which outlines guidance on how those ...
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ArticleQuarter of women undergoing fertility treatment face unfairness at work
One in four (24%) women who disclosed that they were undergoing fertility treatment reported facing unfair treatment at work as a result, according to research from Pregnant Then Screwed.The analysis, which was carried out in partnership with Women In Data and launched to coincide with Infertility Awareness Week (23 to ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Central Co-op enhances fertility and pregnancy policies
Retail organisation Central Co-op has launched enhanced fertility treatment and pregnancy loss polices today (20 April) as part of its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.The fertility treatment policy was introduced to enable staff, partners and surrogates to take paid time off for up to 10 appointments per cycle for ...
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ArticleCadent accredited as fertility-friendly employer
Gas distribution network Cadent has received accreditation from Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW) following the launch of its dedicated fertility support policy.The firm, which employs more than 6,000 staff, implemented the policy for individuals going through fertility treatment, allowing paid time off to attend their own or their partner’s fertility ...
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ArticleDiageo becomes fertility-friendly employer
Global drinks brand Diageo has become a fertility-friendly employer as part of its commitment to implementing policies and practices that support its employees.Run by Fertility Matters at Work, the initiative offers employers fertility-friendly training, access to panel discussions and events, resources, guidance and support. The aim is to open up ...
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ArticleInnocent Drinks introduces fertility friendly policy
Credit: DenisMArt / Shutterstock.comBeverage business Innocent Drinks has launched a fertility friendly policy for its around 900 employees as of this month.The workplace initiative gives employees undergoing fertility treatment, as well as their partner if they have one, access to up to eight days of paid leave per cycle, separate ...
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Case StudiesBonnier Books UK encourages conversations around fertility issues
Publishing house Bonnier Books UK, which employs more than 300 members of staff in the UK, recognises the importance of opening up conversations and raising awareness of women’s health topics, such as fertility, menopause and pregnancy loss.The organisation has partnered with pregnancy charity Tommy’s to access training and resources in ...
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AnalysisWhat should a comprehensive fertility support policy include?
A fertility support policy must be inclusive and not take gender, relationship status or age into account.Flexibility is key as employees may not know the dates when they may need to take time off of work for a scan, to review a drug regime or see a consultant for example, ...