'How to talk about miscarriage and baby loss at work'
Grateful to @MindCharity for the opportunity to contribute, drawing on our @LeverhulmeTrust funded research
@mmu_decentwork
#miscarriage #pregnancyloss

bit.ly/3tXEArN More to say from our research on how problematic a lack of appropriate policy & support can be.

Check out also recent @CIPD
Survey Report:
cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fund…

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…

In @cipd webinar on pregnancy & baby loss
Survey insights from @RSuff:
Just 1 in 3 orgs have a policy
Just 1 in 4 Senior decision-makers say their org has open/supportive climate
21% staff received no support
1 in 4 staff considered leaving job
Only half felt able to disclose /1 Framework for support:
- Challenge taboo and raise awareness
- Open, inclusive & supportive culture
- Leave & absense (compassion and flexibility)
- Line managers (empathy and practical help) /2
#BabyLossAwarenessWeek