Thread by @DrKrysWilkinson

Fertility Awareness Week starts tomorrow.

Great to see more orgs developing policies/provisions, media attention & private members bill going through Parliament, but much work still to be done

Want to do something in your org? Here's some tips...

#IVF #wellbeing #EDI

1. Start a narrative that people can connect to. Consider posters/a blog and signpost to relevant support services internally/externally @FertilityNUK @BICAuk @gatewaywomen @ChildlessWeek

mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/blog/how-might…

2. Appreciate the highly individualised nature of complex fertility journeys, and ensure line managers are aware too & know how they can help. This might be via policy development, training and resources.

3. See if there might be any interest in some form of peer support mechanism in the company. This could be via existing staff networks or a buddy scheme.

4. Gain resources to support a business case for action. Consider published reports such as ours (@mmu_decentwork @LeverhulmeTrust via link below) and @cipd (forthcoming). Internal data via a survey, etc. would help too.

mmu.ac.uk/research/resea…

5. If budget permits, consider working with an expert provider such as @fertmatterswork @FertilityNUK or @MISTWorkshops who offer a range of resources, policy writing and training.

6. Evaluate the impact of any new policy/provisions to further justify investment. Think absence levels, performance, engagement, retention...