Cultural sensitivity around fertility during the festive season
The festive season can be a vibrant time of year and filled with celebrations, traditions, and cultu…
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Understand how fertility in the corporate workplace impacts employee well-being and productivity and the importance of providing support to employees.
Creating a Compassionate Workplace During the Festive Season
The festive season is often described as a time of joy, celebration, and connection but for many emp…
Why Support Matters: Building Your Fertility Network at Home and Work
A strong support network consists of more than just close friends and family. When honest and open conversation exists between partners, with family and friends and at work, it benefits everyone.
Fertility Awareness Week 2025: Supporting Fertility in the Workplace
Awareness of fertility in the workplace has never been so important. Here we explore the importance for both men and women of protecting themselves from exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.
Ultimate Guide to Creating a Fertility Policy
The IVF Network is here to help you create a fertility policy that supports your employees with compassion.
Miscarriages and the Workplace
Miscarriages are common, with approximately 1 in 5 pregnancies resulting in miscarriage. Despite its…
How to speak to your boss about your fertility treatment
Wondering how to tell your employer about your fertility treatment? Find out more about having an informed conversation with your boss.
Menstrual Health, Menopause and Fertility in the Workplace
How can menstrual health, menopause and fertility impact the workplace – and what can employers do to support their employees?
Why is fertility a gender issue for employees?
There are laws in place to protect pregnant women from being discriminated against by their employers, however, there are no such laws to protect people having fertility treatment. This means that many women choose not to tell their employer that they are undergoing treatment.
The Cost of Ignoring Fertility in the Workplace
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) one in six people around the world experience infertility, so why is there still a stigma attached, that deters people from talking about their upcoming fertility treatment to their employers?
How might your profession be affecting your sperm?
If you and your partner are struggling to conceive, then the cause of the infertility could be related to your job or profession. Certain working conditions, for example working with some chemicals, can negatively affect your sperm and reduce your fertility.
IVF Treatment and Work
Should companies be doing more for those having IVF treatment?