All Menopause, fertility and pregnancy articles
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Article44% think consultations on bereavement leave and protections for pregnant women and new mothers go far enough
Almost half (44%) of employers think the consultations on new measures for bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, go far enough.
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ArticleReach achieves menopause-friendly accreditation
Reach has received menopause-friendly organisation accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a culture where menopause is understood and supported.
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Case StudiesPodcast: Swim England creates inclusive benefits package to suit workforce needs
Tracy Lowe Sheppard, head of people at Swim England, explains how employers can develop benefits packages that cater to diverse workforce needs, with particular focus on menopause support and flexible provision to attract and retain talent.
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OpinionAmanda Trewhella: The Employment Rights Bill and pregnancy loss leave
Although there is still no general statutory right to compassionate leave, parents are now able to take a period of two weeks paid leave from work if their child passes away.
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ArticleRRG Group receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Car dealer group RRG Group has received menopause-friendly accreditation in recognition of its inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
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ArticlePoll: Do you think the consultations on new measures for bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, go far enough?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue.
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ArticleMinisters consult on new bereavement and pregnancy protections
The government has launched consultations on new measures in the Employment Rights Bill for bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work.
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ArticleTandem Bank strengthens commitment to menopause support
Tandem Bank has partnered with Henpicked as part of its commitment to providing menopause support for its employees.
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ArticleWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has been accredited as a menopause-friendly employer.
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ArticleCityFibre achieves menopause-friendly employer accreditation
CityFibre has achieved menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its ongoing commitment to support and recognise its employees in need.
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ArticleCo-op doubles paid leave for pregnancy loss
Co-op has enhanced its pregnancy loss policy by doubling its paid bereavement leave from five to 10 days as part of its commitment to support staff through pregnancy loss, bereavement and grief.
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AnalysisHow can employers align practices with employees’ expectations around work-life balance?
Offering work-life balance improves attraction and retention rates, and makes employees happier, more productive and less likely to take time off sick.
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ArticleCentral London Community Healthcare NHS Trust receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to creating an open, caring and supportive environment.
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ArticleExclusive: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer takes inclusive approach to supporting fertility, parenthood and menopause
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer recognises the importance of supporting employees through the life stages of fertility, parenthood and menopause
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ArticleMars receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Mars has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation in the UK in recognition of its commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and supporting employees.
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ArticleUK employers far less likely to implement menstrual health policies than mental health
UK employers are far less likely to have menstrual health policies (11%) than mental health (57%) or menopause policies (48%), according to research by software firm Ciphr.
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ArticleNATS to explore workplace menopause support at Employee Benefits Live 2025
Lucy Tigwell-Cox, reward manager at National Air Traffic Services (NATS), will present a session on workplace menopause support on the first day of Employee Benefits Live 2025.
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group and Mars UK among winners at Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards
Lloyds Banking Group, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service and Mars UK are among the winners of the 2025 Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards.
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ArticleMilewood commits to become menopause-friendly employer
Milewood has committed to becoming a menopause-friendly employer and receiving official accreditation.
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OpinionMatt McDonald: Impact of bereavement leave extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks
The entitlement to bereavement leave will now apply to any pregnancy loss, not just losses after 24 weeks as under the current legislation.