[Fran]

Another great question – In my experience, I have found that when managers and employers simply ask ‘how are you doing’ this can really make a difference to someone and they are more likely to open up about the issues they are facing and to talk about their fertility struggles.

So treat conversations with as much openness as you can and invite the employee to share how they are feeling but always make sure its a confidential and private conversation and let them know that too – they will then feel safer opening up.

Maybe asking if there is anything you can do to support them at this time will also help them to know that they are supported at work.