Policy | Two-thirds of HR feel fertility support should be a statutory right

Two-thirds (66%) of HR practitioners feel that workplace fertility support, such as flexible working or paid leave, should be considered a statutory right*, new research has found.

While fertility support may be on the radar for some HR departments, LinkedIn’s latest research revealed that just two in five (43%) employees feel supported by their line manager, while a staggering 52% said that their employer doesn’t have a fertility-related policy in place.

Despite having little or no policies in place, more than half of employees (51%) experiencing fertility struggles have needed to take time off work for medical reasons demonstrating the need for fixed policies to be in place.

Julia Bueno, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor, explained that infertility is a stressful time for those involved and being able to open up to workplace managers is crucial.