IRELAND. Airline retail and technology specialist Retail inMotion (RiM) has launched a fertility policy which aims to protect and support employees who are navigating in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
The LSG Group subsidiary said it recognises that fertility issues affect a great number of people. Its fertility policy ensures employees privacy and support, covering time off, promotion and pay review opportunities, regardless of the length of IVF treatment.
The fertility policy is available now to all RiM employees, regardless of their gender and family situation.
“We strongly believe that employee wellbeing is crucial for both business and organisational success and we are constantly working on optimising our work culture to foster employee satisfaction,” RiM stated.
The company is adamant that the “lack of legislative protection for employees with fertility issues leads to workplace stress, which impacts productivity and health”.
Retail inMotion Chief Executive Director Nils Taubert said: “Retail inMotion is a family-friendly employer, and by creating this fertility policy, we aim to provide the vital support employees going through fertility treatment need.
“Introducing the fertility policy ensures all RiM employees are treated fairly and feel fully supported.”
Retail inMotion Head of Global Human Resources Stephanie Brady added: “This initiative is designed to help employees navigate the challenges around their treatment.
“Through this policy, we aim to take away all the workplace worries and allow employees facing fertility challenges to focus on the treatment. What we can offer, in addition to time off, is a flexible work arrangement and assurances of privacy.”
