Fertility Matters
at Work CIC
Become a Fertility Friendly Employer
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Our mission: Ensuring fertility is recognised and supported in all organisations.
Together we can turn the challenge of fertility into an employee engagement opportunity.
Fertility Matters at Work is the leading training provider for fertility support in the workplace. Our fertility friendly accreditation is designed to create real cultural change and is being implemented by workplaces of all sizes, including FTSE 100 listed organisations.
Proud to be working with trailblazing organisations…
Why Fertility Matters at Work
1 in 6 people globally are affected by infertility (WHO)
all of working age, this is a hidden people issue that intersects across the workforce.
Often described as a ‘women’s health issue’, infertility isn’t gender specific, whilst the physical nature of treatment will often predominantly impact women, it is a people issue. Fertility treatment and alternative paths to parenthood also need to be recognised and supported within the workplace for the LGBTQ+ community looking to build their family.
The impact on individuals can be…
physical
emotional
and, for many, financial
61% didn't feel comfortable speaking to their employer
(FMAW, 2022)
… which is why employers need to recognise and support this life event. We can help.
The impact on your business
Absence
69.5% took sick leave whilst going through treatment, anecdotally to hide the fact that they were having treatment (FMAW, 2020).
Engagement
Fertility support builds employee loyalty, with 25% of people reporting that their loyalty to their employer has been negatively impacted due to lack of access to fertility support. (Peppy, FMAW, BICA, 2023)
Productivity
75% of individuals felt that fertility challenges strongly impacted their productivity at work. (Fertility Network UK and Fertifa, 2023)
Talent Attraction
47% of Gen Z individuals state that fertility support would be the most important factor for them when considering a new role (Peppy, FMAW, BICA 2023)
Retention
1 in 3 considered leaving their jobs (Peppy, FMAW, BICA, 2023) and in a more recent study, 18% actually did leave their jobs due to a lack of support (Fertility Network UK and Fertifa, 2023)
How we work with organisations
Membership and Accreditation
Be proud to display the badge: Join us if you are an inclusive employer who cares about supporting your employees through the challenges of trying to grow their family. Through our blended learning resources you will be guided towards becoming a Fertility Friendly Employer.
Awareness raising and educational events
To enable you to bring this topic to life, create a cultural shift and break down the taboo of this deeply personal topic, we host a wide variety of virtual and in-person events featuring credible information and diverse lived experiences to help you sensitively open up the conversation within your organisation.
eLearning
Structured learning for managers and employees, with the option of UK specific or global training modules that can be integrated into your LMS system or accessed on-demand, enabling people managers to have access to supportive learning at all times to ensure they feel empowered and confident to support their team members.
Bespoke packages
Incorporating accreditation, event programmes and training we can work with you to develop a package that meets your organisations needs.
With a clear link between employer support and better business outcomes, why not speak to us to find out how you can better support your employees who need help to build their family?
Latest news
Six Years In: How Fertility Matters at Work Is Changing the Conversation
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