All Menopause, fertility and pregnancy articles – Page 9
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Lidl 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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75% of employers do not have a menopause policy
New data has revealed that only 25% of businesses have a menopause policy, despite 43% reporting that female employees have faced difficulties because of the condition. Of the 25% which had implemented a policy, 75% felt that it had had a positive impact.The survey was carried out by law firm ...
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Axa UK becomes menopause friendly employer
Insurance firm Axa UK, which employs around 10,000 members of staff, has been accredited as a menopause friendly employer.The accreditation, which recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work, was awarded after an independent panel of experts assessed its practices, policies ...
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Opinion
Michelle 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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BBC, Co-Op and National Grid sign Menopause Workplace Pledge
Women’s health charity Wellbeing of Women has reported that several more organisations have signed up to its Menopause Workplace Pledge, including the BBC and National Grid on 5 April, and the Co-Op and care home Bluebird signing up within the past week.More than 600 employers have signed up since the ...
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Quilter introduces menopause and health policy
Wealth management business Quilter has launched a menopause and gynaecological policy and guide, to support employees experiencing menopausal symptoms or other gynaecological health issues.According to the firm, which employs 3,900 members of staff, the policy and guide signal its commitment to supporting people transitioning through the menopause. It aims to ...
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Co-op updates staff menopause policy
Retail chain the Co-op has enhanced its menopause policy with a series of new initiatives to help its more than 62,000 staff access support in the workplace.The business recently carried out a study with women across UK workplaces, which revealed that almost half (47%) said dedicated support for the menopause ...
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Bupa Global and UK offers pregnancy support for staff
Health insurance firm Bupa Global and UK has partnered with pregnancy charity Tommy’s to provide support around pregnancy and parenthood to its 23,000 UK employees.Through the partnership, employees will be able to access to Tommy’s helpline, which is run by midwives to give advice to the pregnant person and partner. ...
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Supplier article
Fertility 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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British Association of Dental Nurses introduces menopause policy
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched a menopause policy that is applicable to all dental practices from yesterday (23 March) in a bid to retain dental nurses.The policy includes recommended support that dental practice employers can offer menopausal employees, such as having a menopause champion in the ...
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Ipsos implements paid leave for pregnancy loss
London-based market research business Ipsos has introduced paid leave for employees who have had a pregnancy loss or are undergoing fertility treatment, regardless of their length of service.Any employee going through pregnancy loss will be given up to four weeks of paid leave and paid time off to allow them ...
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Poll: 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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DHL Supply Chain launches menopause guide
Logistics business DHL Supply Chain has released a new menopause at work guide for its 40,000 employees to support those with the condition.Launched to coincide with this year’s International Women’s Day (8 March), the guide provides information, education and practical advice for line managers, as well as for anyone going ...
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Northern Irish Civil Service introduces menopause policy
The Northern Irish Civil Service has launched a menopause policy to support its female employees.As females make up 50% of the 24,000-strong Northern Ireland Civil Service workforce, and with 55% aged over 45, the employer recognised that a number of its employees are likely to be affected by the menopause.Its ...
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Diaverum to amplify global staff menopause policy
Global renal care provider Diaverum has pledged to offer its staff dedicated menopause support by becoming a founding partner of GenM.Diaverum, which is headquartered in Malmo, Sweden, joins household names and brands such as Marks and Spencer and Holland and Barrett to become one of almost 50 GenM founding partners ...
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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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Virgin 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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Royal Mail bolsters menopause support for staff
Royal Mail has announced the launch of a menopause support campaign for staff.The mail delivery giant, which employs about 137,000 people, said the Let’s Talk Menopause initiative was designed to make a difference to affected workers by raising awareness and increasing conversation.The campaign has four main aims: to lead and ...
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WW UK launches menopause policies
WW UK has introduced a range of policies to help employees experiencing the menopause.The organisation, formerly known as Weight Watchers, implemented its Menopause Matters drive following an extensive research project among 1,000 women who have experienced the transition.Six in 10 of these women said there was a lack of understanding ...
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Supplier article
Hertility 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 ...