Supporting Fertility in the Workplace
Supporting research and taking action to inspire family-building friendly workplaces
To help people become parents, fostering fertility-friendly workplaces is essential.
Through our research into workplace-related fertility and family-building barriers,
collaboration with partners, and support for our own employees, we aim to provide ideas
and evidence to support the creation of working environments that support families.
The Impact of Fertility Challenges at Work:
International Insights
Fertility challenges can affect up to 1 in 6 people1, however workplace support is often lacking. This Ferring-supported multi-country survey, developed with Fertility Matters at Work and This Can Happen Global, highlights the emotional, financial, and career impact of treatment and urges employers to adopt inclusive policies and flexible support.
Infertility and family-building:
Bridging the gap in workplace mental health support
Infertility and family-building journeys can significantly impact mental health, especially in the workplace where stigma and lack of support persist. Ferring’s report for employers highlights the need for inclusive, fertility-friendly policies, providing actionable steps and metrics to help employers prioritise reproductive wellbeing.
1000 Dreams
Ferring conducted the global 1000 Dreams survey,
a study conducted in 9 countries with fertility patients and their partners to better understand barriers to accessing treatment.
Real Voices, New Insights:
Eureka Moments for Fertility in Asia
A Ferring-led white paper, based on a multi-country Asia Pacific survey, explores fertility trends and challenges.
The white paper serves as a guide to help those experiencing infertility, the public, and policymakers better understand the fertility journey and support family-building aspirations.
References
- WHO. 1 in 6 people globally affected by infertility: WHO. Available at: https://www.who.int/news/item/04-04-2023-1-in-6-people-globally-affected-by-infertility. Last accessed November 2025.
