What we provide
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.
Sectors we’ve worked in
About us
Growing a family is a fundamental part of many lives which can have a devastating impact to those whose journey isn’t as easy. Sadly, the reality of this challenge is rarely recognised and often misunderstood by employers and, as a result, many people suffer in silence.
74.2% didn’t feel that the topic of fertility was recognised in their organisation
61.1% didn’t feel confident in talking to their employer about trying for a baby
We’re on a mission to make the workplace Fertility Friendly.
Fertility Matters At Work is a Community Interest Company (CIC) on a mission to educate and inspire businesses with an awareness of how fertility issues affects both their employees and their organisation.
RECOGNITION, AWARENESS, FLEXIBILITY & SUPPORT IS KEY
By increasing awareness and overcoming the many misconceptions we can support all those who are facing this challenge. This will not only improve their personal experience but also ensure your organisation is inclusive, whilst improving engagement, retention, attraction and productivity.
Our Social Mission
We aim to:
- Ensure employers and employees recognise that fertility struggles can affect as many as 1 in 6 people (WHO) globally, all of working age
- Open up conversations and create safe spaces within the workplace so that those facing fertility struggles feel supported and don’t need to suffer in silence
- Educate about the reality of what fertility treatment involves and the direct link to mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Empower organisations to build an inclusive and supportive workplace, helping them to attract, engage and retain people, guiding them to become fertility-friendly employers of choice
- Campaign for change in statutory legislation for rights and better protection for employees needing to attend fertility appointments
Research clearly shows that fertility struggles are a challenge for both individuals and organisations.
- 93% of women felt their career had been impacted in some way by fertility treatment (FMAW)
- 90% experience anxiety or depression during fertility treatment (FNUK)
- 61% didn’t feel comfortable talking to their employer (FMAW)
- 36% considered leaving their jobs (FMAW)
- 69.5% took time off sick during treatment (anecdotally due to trying to hide that they were going through treatment) (FMAW)
This final statistic, 69.5% took sick leave during treatment, clearly presents both an operational and financial challenge for employers. Research has shown that employees who feel supported and engaged by their employer are more likely to perform better and less likely to leave.