1. Which of the following does your employer offer employees undergoing IVF treatment (or any kind of fertility treatment or assessment)?
2. Currently, loss of pregnancy that occurs past 24 weeks legally grants workers time off under their maternity rights. Does your workplace provide a miscarriage or pregnancy loss policy to support employees who suffer a miscarriage before this time?
3. If you answered ‘yes’ to the above, please select which of the following is offered by your workplace:
4. Do you feel encouraged to share with your employer/line manager any fertility issues you may be struggling with? OR Does your workplace actively foster a culture of inclusion when it comes to voicing fertility struggles?
5. Some people undergoing IVF treatment find it beneficial to share this with their colleagues and/or line managers. If you were planning to, or undergoing IVF treatment, would you feel comfortable sharing this with your employer?
6. Does your employer treat IVF appointments in the same way as other medical appointments or illness-related absences?
7. Does your workplace provide any form of training for HR directors/managers or line managers/supervisors to help familiarise them with the emotional and physical challenges an employee may face when coping with any of the above issues?
8. Does your employer provide a menopause at work policy (or is there a clause covering this in the HR Handbook) to protect employees experiencing menopause symptoms?
9. Would you feel comfortable talking to your line manager/supervisor if menopausal symptoms were impacting your performance at work?
10. Do you have any other comments or thoughts on your employer’s approach to pregnancy loss, fertility issues or the menopause in the workplace?