LRG launches employee fertility benefit for staff

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has launched a new staff benefit to support employees undergoing fertility treatment. 

The benefit allows staff time off - unpaid for those with under three years’ service, paid for those with more - to attend fertility appointments.  

For IVF treatment, LRG allows 10 days for the person going through the treatment and five days for partner or co-parent. 

Support for those undertaking egg/embryo freezing, sperm freezing and surrogate is also available.

The policy is seen as an important tool in helping LRG’s workforce to best support colleagues going through treatment and acknowledges the need for support within the workplace.

LRG HR director Hannah Cooper said: “We recognise that everyone’s journey to starting a family is different and that undergoing fertility treatment can be challenging, both mentally and physically. 

“We are committed to being an inclusive organisation. Implementing family-friendly policies that support our teams and promote a positive work-life balance helps to achieve that. 

“The Fertility Journey policy aims to assist in creating an open and honest workplace and supports both parents. We are delighted to offer this benefit above and beyond any statutory requirement, to support a sense of belonging within LRG.”