SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE SERIES
The number of people registering for surrogacy has been rising steadily over the past decade. Fertility is a health issue that is likely to affect your colleagues. Yet at the same time, more than 50 per cent of employees don’t feel comfortable discussing their fertility journey with their line manager.
Join us for this exclusive discussion with HR experts, lawyers, allies and clinicians about why fertility should be a workplace issue and what you can do to support colleagues who are going through their fertility journeys.
This mini online digital focus afternoon includes two presentations as well as a lively panel discussion with experts in the issue. Whether you are learning about the issue for the first time or are familiar with supporting colleagues, you will be able to take away essential learnings and useful case studies to apply to your organisations.
Join us to discover:
1pm – 2pm GMT
There are more than 3.5 million people in the UK currently experiencing fertility problems, and the majority of them are in employment.
A survey conducted by Fertility Network UK in 2021, looking at the mental health impact of fertility treatment on workplace performance and job satisfaction, found that:
Join us as we talk with Anya Sizer from Fertility Network UK to discuss these findings and discover why most people experiencing fertility problems are reluctant to speak to their employer.
2pm – 3pm GMT
This exclusive interview with Michelle Last, Partner at Keystone Law, covers:
Key facts: There is currently still no legal right for employees to take time off work for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment or related sickness in the UK
Why fertility appointments should be treated as medical ones and any sickness absence should be treated as any other sick leave
Why many people choose not to tell their employer that they are experiencing fertility issues or undergoing treatment
3pm – 4pm GMT
Panellists:
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After the learning, join us to meet speakers and fellow attendees and make new contacts at our exclusive after-show digital meetup.
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