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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, ...
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Case StudiesJ Murphy and Sons tailors fertility support to individuals
Civil engineering business J Murphy and Sons, which has 3,600 employees across the UK, Ireland and Canada, recognises that when it comes to providing support for fertility issues, circumstances can be very diverse, therefore, assistance cannot be offered on a one-size-fits-all basis.As a starting point, the organisation offers five days' ...
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Article82% undergoing fertility treatment would only consider employers offering relevant benefits
Eight in 10 (82%) employees either undergoing or preparing for fertility treatment would only consider working for an employer that offered fertility benefits, according to research by UK virtual fertility clinic Apricity.The survey of 500 UK people, with 40% undergoing fertility treatment and 60% preparing for it, found that 61% ...
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ArticleBurgess Mee accredited as fertility friendly employer
Credit: Elyse MarksLondon law firm Burgess Mee has received fertility friendly employer accreditation from Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW).The family and private client law firm, which employs six partners, 13 other fee earners and five support staff, was awarded the accreditation due to its recognition that fertility issues, treatments and ...
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Article66% of employers offer staff time off for fertility treatment
Employee Benefits poll: Two-thirds (66%) of organisations offer time off for treatment as a form of fertility benefit for their workforce.Just 5.4% of respondents to an online survey conducted by Employee Benefits said they provide employees with money towards treatment costs, with the same number listing and flexible working, while ...
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Poll: What fertility benefits does your organisation offer?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. On 31 October, Employee Benefits reported that supermarket retailer Co-op has introduced a fertility treatment policy for its almost 60,000 employees to mark the start of National Fertility Week (31 October – 4 November). In light of this, ...
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ArticleCo-op launches fertility treatment policy
Supermarket retailer Co-op, which employs almost 60,000 people, has introduced a fertility treatment policy for its employees, to mark the start of National Fertility Week (31 October - 4 November).The initiative was introduced as part of its commitment to create an inclusive workplace, and provides flexible unrestricted paid time off ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Supporting employees' fertility journey
Next week (31 October to 4 November) marks National Fertility Awareness Week. Fertility and trying to conceive often remains a hidden topic, particularly in the workplace, with many employees choosing to keep their journey to themselves. Yet, with fertility issues now facing more than 3.5 million people in the UK, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Adobe suggests further education on fertility-related stresses for staff is needed
Employee Benefits 2022: More work on the stresses and strains of fertility is needed for employees, according to Laura Jackson, physical wellbeing manager at Adobe (pictured).Sharon Midwinter, benefits and wellbeing lead at Natwest Group, and Lorne Grove, health, wellbeing and engagement adviser at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, ...
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ArticleIpsos and John Lewis shortlisted for Best Benefits to Support Menopause, Fertility or Pregnancy
Market research business Ipsos, department store chain John Lewis Partnership, and oil and gas firm BP are among the organisations shortlisted in the Best Benefits to Support Menopause, Fertility or Pregnancy category, at the Employee Benefits Awards 2022.A new award for 2022, this accolade recognises a benefits offering that supports ...
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ArticleLidl NI introduces enhanced staff fertility support
Supermarket retailer Lidl Northern Ireland has updated its benefits package by adding enhanced fertility support for any of its 1,300 employees undergoing IVF, regardless of their length of service.The retailer will enable staff to take two days of paid leave per IVF cycle, for an unlimited number of IVF cycles. ...
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OpinionMichelle Last: Supporting employees through fertility treatment in the workplace
Employees will often face physical and mental issues associated with their fertility journey, which can impact workplace performance, conduct, relationships and job satisfaction. How can employers support employees receiving fertility treatment?Having a written policy dealing with potential fertility issues in the workplace undoubtedly gives an employer the opportunity to show ...
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Supplier articleFertility in the Workplace: What can HR learn from "The Bold Type" TV series?
Author Name: Ruby Relton BSc MSc The Bold Type has taken our screens by storm, rising to fame through its depiction of young women in the workplace, forging their careers in New York City. Whilst being great TV, there are also some learnings from a particular character ...
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ArticlePoll: 67% of employers either offering or planning to offer fertility support
Employee Benefits poll: Two-thirds of employers now either offer or are considering offering fertility support to their employees.Fertility support can encompass things such as discounts on private fertility treatments, access to education, tests or specialists, or extra paid time off work.Just over 31% of respondents to an online survey said ...
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Poll: Do you offer fertility support to your employees?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Many organisations have introduced fertility support for their employees, which often includes discounted treatment alongside a range of related benefits. In light of this, do you offer fertility support to your employees?[gravityform id="9" title="true" description="true"]
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ArticleVirgin Management and Virgin Red launch fertility support
Virgin Management has introduced comprehensive fertility support for employees across the UK and Ireland, with sister organisation Virgin Red set to follow suit in March 2022.The two arms of venture capital giant Virgin Group will both offer discounted fertility treatment alongside a range of related benefits.The business units, who have ...
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Supplier articleHertility Answers: What is a fertility leave policy?
Author: Jessica Freedman BAAs the reproductive health revolution is making its way to the workplace, “Hertility Answers” addresses queries from human resources, rewards and benefits managers on all things women’s health.Does fertility treatment fit into any existing policies?In the UK, there is no legal right for time off work for ...
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