Fertility in the Workplace

Modern Workplaces and Employee Benefits: A Discussion of Fertility and Family-Planning Issues in the Workplace

When: Tues 24 November 11.00 -1.00pm (AEDST)

This workshop will feature a number of experts in fertility, adoption, surrogacy or related legal issues and will look at the following topics:

Medical and related cultural issues impacting employees at work – including menstruation, endometriosis, reproductive technologies, and menopause
Return to work following parental leave, lactation accommodation and workplace flexibility for parents and careers
Employee wellness in the workplace and the direct link to productivity
What employers around the world are doing (and are required to do) including employee benefits programs that assist with IVF, adoption, and surrogacy

Who should Attend? HR Professionals, Benefits Professionals, People & Culture, in-house Legal Counsel, Board Directors

Timing	Description
11.00-11.05am	Introduction, Overview and Introduce Speakers
11.05-11.20am	Supporting Staff Through Effective Employee Benefits Program Attracting and retaining staff via the right internal programs can create huge returns in regard to employee retention, satisfaction and loyalty. This session shows how. Naomi Seddon & Tahl Tyson, Littler
11.20-11.35am	The Future of Fertility Benefits for Employees What is happening globally in this space? Tammy Sun, Carrot Fertility
11.35-11.55am	IVF & Fertility Preservation Options for Women Professor Peter Illingworth, IVF Australia
11.55-12.05pm	Endometriosis as a Cause of Infertility How common is it, what are the causes and how can employers help? Donna Ciccia, Endometriosis Australia
12.05-12.25pm	Family Building with Donors and Surrogates How common, what are the options and how can employers help? Sam Everingham, Surrogacy Australia
12.25-12.40pm	Foster Care & Adoption Pathways in Australia Provides the latest updates on unmet need, career eligibility, training requirements, types of foster care and the personality types who tend to get most from foster and adoption programs. Melanie Andrews, Life Without Barriers
12.40-1.00pm	Summary and Q&A Naomi Seddon & Tahl Tyson, Littler

Fertility Experts from around the world