Fertility and health in the workplace

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Which of the following does your employer offer employees undergoing IVF treatment (or any kind of fertility treatment or assessment)?

Paid leave

Unpaid leave

Flexible working

Reduced hours or duties

Counselling

Financial support

I am unsure as to whether we have a policy on this

We don’t have a policy on this

Other (please specify):

This is required

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?

Yes

Unsure

If you answered ‘yes’ to the above, please select which of the following is offered by your workplace:

Compassionate leave (paid)

Compassionate leave (unpaid)

Annual leave

(If applicable, compassionate leave for your partner)

A phased return to work

Counselling

Other (please specify):

This is required

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?

Yes

Unsure

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?

Yes

Unsure

Does your employer treat IVF appointments in the same way as other medical appointments or illness-related absences?

Yes

Unsure

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?

Yes

Unsure

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?

Yes

Unsure

Would you feel comfortable talking to your line manager/supervisor if menopausal symptoms were impacting your performance at work?

Yes

Unsure

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Which of the following does your employer offer employees undergoing IVF treatment (or any kind of fertility treatment or assessment)?

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?

If you answered ‘yes’ to the above, please select which of the following is offered by your workplace:

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?

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?

Does your employer treat IVF appointments in the same way as other medical appointments or illness-related absences?

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?

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?

Would you feel comfortable talking to your line manager/supervisor if menopausal symptoms were impacting your performance at work?

Do you have any other comments or thoughts on your employer’s approach to pregnancy loss, fertility issues or the menopause in the workplace?