Fertility is increasingly becoming a hot topic for HR teams, as several factors have come together to make fertility support more relevant to the workplace. We are seeing an upwards shift in the age of first-time parents and inconsistent NHS provision of fertility treatments, meaning that demand for fertility support has increased. At the same time, the breadth of benefits provision is evolving. This is in line with employees’ increased expectations that their employer will support all aspects of their wellbeing throughout their lives. There are various ways that employers can provide fertility support, which come with potential upsides and pitfalls. Effective communication and engagement are also vital to successfully implementing new benefits of this nature.
Our white paper, Fertility at work, looks at the relevant issues impacting both employers and employees. Read the report’s executive summary or download the full white paper here.