Workplace Benefits Unwrapped

In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped , Fiona McAllister joins Harriet Minter to explore the business case for investing in fertility and reproductive health support. Together, they discuss how employers can demonstrate return on investment, measure the impact of reproductive health benefits, attract and retain top talent, and build the business case for long-term investment in employee...

In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped , Katherine Gale and Venetia Leigh join Harriet Minter to explore how reproductive health support is becoming central to employee retention and organisational success. Together, they discuss menopause, fertility, workplace culture and why organisations that invest in supporting employees through key life stages are better able to retain experienced t...

In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped , Kali Crow joins Harriet Minter to discuss how organisations can create workplace policies that genuinely support employees through fertility and reproductive health challenges. Together, they explore the emotional realities of fertility treatment, miscarriage, and family-building, the importance of inclusive HR policies, and why meaningful workplac...

In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped , Adam Gentry and Jack Merrick Thirlway join Harriet Minter to share the often-overlooked male perspective on fertility treatment. Together, they discuss the emotional realities of supporting a partner through IVF, the lifestyle and nutrition changes many men are encouraged to make, balancing treatment with work, and why men need greater opportunitie...

In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped , consultant urologist Jonathan Ramsay joins Harriet Minter to explore the growing issue of male infertility and why it deserves greater attention from employers and society alike. Together, they discuss declining sperm health, environmental and lifestyle factors—including the impact of heat—why men often delay seeking help, and how stigma continues...

In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped , Natalie Sutherland joins Harriet Minter to explore the legal realities of modern family-building. Together, they discuss donor conception, surrogacy, LGBTQ+ parenthood and the increasing use of private sperm donors, highlighting the legal considerations many families are unaware of before starting their journey. Natalie explains why understanding l...

In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped , Emma Burnett from Specsavers joins Harriet Minter to explore how organisations can move beyond menopause policies to create genuinely supportive workplace cultures. Together, they discuss the realities of perimenopause and menopause, the impact symptoms can have on confidence, performance and career progression, and why psychological safety is just...

In this powerful episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped , Chloe Richardson shares her lived experience of navigating reproductive health challenges while working in demanding, high-performance environments, including the physical, emotional, and cognitive impact these experiences can have on day-to-day working life. We explore the hidden realities of managing symptoms alongside travel, long hours...

In this powerful episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped , Charlotte Gentry shares her lived experience of navigating fertility over 40, including IVF treatment, emotional resilience, and the realities of trying to conceive in later reproductive years. We explore the emotional impact of fertility treatment, the pressure of repeated IVF cycles, decision-making around timing and age, and the mental...

Coming up on Workplace Benefits Unwrapped, Harriet Minter will be bringing together clinical experts, real life case studies and senior corporate leaders to have an honest conversation with you to understand what workplace support really looks like. Make sure you follow the podcast where you are listening and follow @theivfn and @harrietminter on your social media channels Hosted on Acast. See aca...