across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. But employees struggling with infertility rarely feel supported in the workplace.
We believe that there is a strong business case for organizations to change that perception—both with more fertility benefits and by encouraging bosses to accommodate employees undergoing what is often a fraught, emotional and physically demanding process. To offer a sense of how important such support is for employees, and especially for younger employees, consider this: In a 2015
, 68% of respondents age 25 to 40 said they would switch jobs to gain fertility benefits, and that figure rose to 90% among people who were experiencing fertility challenges.in 2019 done by Willis Towers Watson found that almost a third of young workers age 18 to 34 believe fertility benefits should be offered by employers, a much higher percentage than other employee age groups.
My employer has been extremely supportive in my infertility journey. I can’t imagine how people do this with unsupportive employers. It’s near impossible without the flexibility. We need to treat people like more than just a cog in the machine.
By “support” what do we mean 😏😏