Nicola is an experienced corporate professional with over twenty years of senior-level experience, giving her a deep understanding of the challenges that businesses and decision-makers face today.
Having worked extensively with corporate leaders, she knows how factors like employee wellbeing, retention, and productivity directly impact a company’s bottom line. Now, as a fertility specialist working with private clients and organisations, Nicola has identified a critical gap between the support employees need when facing fertility challenges and what is currently provided by their employers.
Many businesses unknowingly suffer the financial consequences of this oversight with rising absenteeism, lost productivity, increased staff turnover, and higher recruitment costs.
The hidden impact of fertility-related stress, combined with a lack of workplace support, can significantly affect an organisation’s culture and performance.
Nicola works with businesses to bridge this gap, helping them build a fertility-inclusive workplace that not only supports employees but also strengthens retention, enhances morale, and ultimately reduces costs.
Her approach goes beyond legal compliance and she provides actionable strategies that create a positive fertility culture, positioning businesses as progressive, supportive employers. Through her work, Nicola helps companies understand how small, meaningful changes can make a lasting impact, ensuring that employees feel valued while boosting overall workplace performance.
Implementing fertility support in the workplace can lead to substantial financial benefits for businesses by reducing absenteeism, enhancing productivity, and improving employee retention. Here are key statistics that highlight the potential cost savings:
Reduced Employee Turnover
- 38% of employees undergoing fertility treatment consider leaving their jobs due to insufficient support.
- Replacing an employee in the UK costs approximately £30,000.
By offering fertility support, companies can retain valuable staff, potentially saving significant recruitment and training expenses.
Enhanced Productivity and Reduced Absenteeism
- 69.5% of individuals undergoing fertility treatment have taken sick leave during their treatment.
- 63% reported reduced engagement at work while undergoing fertility treatment.
Providing appropriate support can minimize these disruptions, leading to a more engaged and productive workforce.
Improved Employee Wellbeing
- 83% of individuals undergoing fertility treatments felt sad, frustrated, and worried often or all the time due to fertility problems and/or treatment.
Addressing these emotional challenges through workplace support can enhance overall employee wellbeing and job satisfaction.
Attracting and Retaining Talent
- 78% of individuals stated that fertility support or a fertility policy was very important when considering a new job or employer.
Offering fertility benefits can position a company as a progressive and supportive employer, attracting top talent and reducing staff turnover. This investment can lead to significant returns by reducing absenteeism, improving productivity, and lowering recruitment costs.
Nicola’s work with businesses brings all of these insights into actionable practice. She partners with organisations to create tailored, practical strategies that embed fertility support into the heart of workplace culture. These strategies can reduce hidden costs, enhance performance, and help teams thrive.
A fertility-inclusive workplace isn’t just a compassionate one, it’s a commercially smart one.
To support this mission, Nicola offers a free monthly webinar designed specifically for HR professionals, leaders, and business owners. These sessions provide clear, professional guidance on how to approach fertility in the workplace with confidence and care, outlining simple steps that can make a meaningful difference.
For organisations ready to take the next step, Nicola also delivers bespoke follow-up workshops that go deeper and supports businesses to create real change, support their people more effectively, and ultimately save money through better retention, engagement, and wellbeing.
