All Menopause, fertility and pregnancy articles – Page 7
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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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VideoWhy support reproductive health through the workplace
VIDEO: This live panel debate took place on Thursday 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. The panel included: Laura Jackson, physical wellbeing manager, Adobe Lorne Grove, health, wellbeing and engagement advisor, South Central Ambulance Service Sharon Midwinter, benefits and wellbeing lead, Natwest Group The expert panel discussed: ...
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VideoHow to structure an employee care programme for all
VIDEO: Emily Moreton-Smith, product owner and deputy chair at Global, and Serena Lloyd-Smith, head of diversity and inclusion at Global, presented a session titled ‘How to structure an employee care programme for all’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. Key points covered within the session included: Taking ...
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VideoMenopause matters: Supporting colleagues and their families
VIDEO: Sharon Midwinter, benefits and wellbeing lead at Natwest Group, presented a session titled ‘Menopause matters: Supporting colleagues and their families’ on 6 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022. Key points covered within the session included: Why supporting colleagues and their families with menopause is so important What Natwest ...
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ArticleDWF rolls out menopause support policy
Integrated legal and business services provider DWF has launched a menopause support policy as part of its commitment to normalise conversations on the topic.The initiative includes information on what the menopause is, how it can impact individuals in the workplace and details of support available, such as an employee assistance ...
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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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Supplier articleMENOPAUSE IN THE WORKPLACE: A MINDFUL AND SUPPORTIVE APPROACH
Tuesday 18th October is World Menopause Day. This year, television presenter Louise Minchin will be Continuing the Conversation in a partnership between the British Menopause Society and ITN Productions Industry News.You may ask why Sodexo Engage, an employee engagement expert, is joining this conversation. The answer is simple: menopause affects ...
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OpinionSyma Spanjers: What support should employers provide for menopause in the workplace?
There is growing momentum among employers to support employees affected by the menopause in the workplace.In July 2022, the government produced its response to the Independent report on menopause and the workplace. For employers, the key recommendations include promoting open conversations and training line managers to recognise symptoms of the ...
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ArticleRSA Insurance accredited as menopause friendly employer
RSA Insurance has gained accreditation as a menopause friendly employer, 12 months after announcing its goal of attaining this standard, created by Menopause Friendly.For an organisation to receive accreditation, it must show Menopause Friendly's independent panel of judges, supported by experts from Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, that it has ...
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ArticleAldi expands menopause support with manager training
Supermarket chain Aldi has enhanced its support for those experiencing the menopause, by introducing training for managers to coincide with World Menopause Day (18 October).Industry experts Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace were enlisted to provide the training, which will cover raising awareness of the menopause and successfully supporting all members ...
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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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ArticleJackie Williams: What benefits do you offer to support employees through the menopause?
At HSBC, First Direct and M&S Bank, we have worked on a number of different areas to ensure that our menopause support reaches all employees. From the start we have had a number of senior and executive leaders, both male and female, actively demonstrate their support by hosting events, sharing ...
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ArticleJulie Cridland: What benefits do you offer to support employees through the menopause?
I have spent the last four years working with incredibly brave women, listening and learning how to support them to thrive through their menopause. As a result of their input, the support community we have built at Aster through trust, openness and action has made a huge positive difference ...
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ArticleTheresa Winters: What benefits do you offer to support employees through the menopause?
We are passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees going through menopause and our aim is to normalise discussion and support for menopause across our organisation to enable our people to get the support they need when they need it. Menopause is a workplace topic, and everyone ...
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ArticleKelly Blackburn: What benefits do you offer to support employees through the menopause?
Phoebus Software (PSL) is a company that takes the menopause very seriously.We introduced a specific menopause wellness policy at the start of this year, but we wanted to make sure that it was a lot more than a few pages of fine text and there is a whole series of ...
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ArticleiGO4 signs Menopause Workplace pledge and covers HRT cost for staff
Digital insurance business iGO4 has pledged to cover the cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for employees, and has signed the Menopause Workplace pledge.The firm, which employs around 300 members of staff, signed the pledge in order to demonstrate its commitment to recognising the impact of the menopause, and the ...