Strong Workplaces Start with Supported Employees – ESHRE
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) shared on LinkedIn:
“And that’s a wrap!
We hope this campaign has shown why fertility-aware workplaces matter – for people going through fertility challenges, and for workplaces as a whole.
Across almost 2,700 responses from more than 25 countries, one thing is clear: fertility treatment is time-consuming and emotionally demanding, while workplace systems are rarely designed with it in mind.
People are often reluctant to disclose. Time off is pieced together from leave categories that don’t quite fit. Appropriate facilities are uncommon. And although most people would choose an employer with fertility-friendly policies, very few have access to them.
The impact can follow people into their careers: 7 in 10 say fertility treatment shaped their long-term career path, and 1 in 6 seriously considered leaving their job.
Supporting people isn’t just the right thing to do. It also makes sense for organisations. Replacing an employee can cost around 50–200% of their annual salary, depending on the role.
Let it sink in: replacing an employee can cost around 50–200% of their annual salary.
Retention costs less than replacement.
Invest in support. Make the invisible manageable. Build fertility-aware workplaces.
Please make sure to visit our website, where you can find and download practical takeaways for employers, managers and employees with simple ideas and checklists to help make fertility more manageable at work.”
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