Workplace silence on matters of infertility leads to feelings of isolation and secrecy while navigating an immensely challenging process, making it all the more difficult. In brief, this is not good for one’s mental health—-or work productivity. A nationwide survey by Fertility Network UK reveals 1 in 3 facing infertility receives minimal employer support, thus fostering a workplace stigma. Conceivable is committed to normalizing IVF care, sparking a broader cultural discussion. Beyond the Silence: Addressing Workplace Fertility Issues During Mental Health Awareness Month 📌 Be sure to check out the article linked in the comments, and let us know what you think!
Anyone who has experienced infertility knows that it takes a village to navigate the complex highs and lows that come with treatment. Employers should be striving to be part of that support network for their workers.
Infertility is a struggle that is at the forefront of one’s mind day in and day out if they are struggling to conceive. To be in a work environment that offers little to no support when it comes to this matter is detrimental to one’s emotional well-being.
Founder & Chairman at Conceivable Life Sciences, Founder TMRW Life Sciences
7moGiven that 1 in 6 couples struggles with infertility, the subject should not be silenced in the workplace. Employers will benefit from encouraging open dialogue on the issue. A more supportive community will yield greater happiness, increased transparency and, I’m willing to bet, improved productivity at work.