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A Look at Today's Challenges
Health conditions such as infertility, menopause, and low testosterone often remain unknown and unaddressed, posing significant obstacles for both employees and employers. Read this:
- Prevalence: In a 200-person organisation, approximately 42% of employees will need reproductive healthcare at some point
- Workplace Impact: Menopause alone accounts for 14 million lost workdays annually, while fertility treatments impact 75% of couples’ productivity
- Access Gaps: NHS wait times for reproductive health consultations can extend up to 83 weeks
- 80% of reproductive health conditions can become chronic and may not be covered by health insurance
Ignoring these issues not only affects employee well-being but also hampers organisational performance. That's why we've outlined a three-month pathway to help employers champion reproductive health in the workplace.
Action Plan: Juniper's Three-Month Program for Employers
Month 1: Cultivate Awareness and Foster a Supportive Culture
Key Question for People Leaders: Are we creating a workplace where every employee feels seen, valued, and supported?
Juniper Guidance: Building awareness is key to creating a workplace where employees feel safe and supported. Reproductive health isn't just about fertility insurance or menopause benefits; it's about everyone at every stage of life.
- Conduct surveys: Evaluate your employees’ needs with anonymous, unbiased surveys
- Educate yourself and your team: Host webinars on topics like menopause, low testosterone, and infertility. Use inclusive language that normalises conversations around reproductive health
- Train managers: Equip leaders with knowledge of reproductive health conditions and their workplace impact
Month 2: Develop Inclusive Workplace Policies
Key Question for People Leaders: Are our policies inclusive of all genders, orientations, and life stages?
Juniper Guidance: Policies are the backbone of a supportive workplace. Start by identifying gaps in your existing offerings, then create policies that reflect your organisation's commitment to inclusivity.
- Rethink leave policies: Replace “maternity leave” with “parental leave” or “family planning leave”
- Create feedback loops: Set up feedback loops with employee groups and HR champions to refine policies
- Communicate effectively: Use clear channels like town halls and emails to ensure employees understand their benefits
Month 3: Introduce Tailored, Inclusive Health Benefits
Key Question for People Leaders: Are our benefits empowering employees to access care without barriers?
Juniper Guidance: Once the culture and policies are in place, ensure your benefits package supports employees where they need it most.
- Analyse gaps: Review your current benefits to identify missing areas, such as coverage for pre-existing conditions or family planning
- Select comprehensive solutions: A strong benefits package should address prevention, treatment, and planning
- Streamline onboarding: Partner with providers who simplify implementation by creating a bespoke rollout and communication plan that fits effortlessly into your company's systems
Catalysts for Impact Metrics
When we embrace reproductive health in the workplace, we see tangible outcomes:
- Talent Attraction: 57% of employees consider reproductive health benefits when choosing a workplace
- Retention: 72% of employees stay longer with companies that offer fertility support
- Productivity: Companies see a 4x ROI by reducing absenteeism and increasing engagement
- Team Morale: 48% of employees report financial stress during fertility treatments
Juniper's Approach
Reproductive health care is at the heart of Juniper’s mission. We want to enable better reproductive care and reproductive health benefits accessible in the workplace to all employees, ensuring everyone has the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
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