FREE WEBINAR
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Fertility at Work:
What HR, Benefit and People Leaders need to know
Wednesday 4 November 2026 · 12:00–13:00 GMT · Live online · Free
1 in 6
people experience infertility in their lifetime¹
47%
of employees with fertility challenges don’t tell their manager or HR²
Fertility is a shared health issue. It affects women and men, it takes a real toll on physical and mental health, and it shows up at work far more than most employers realise. Yet 40% of employers have no formal fertility policy and no plans to introduce one², and most support only begins once something has gone wrong.
For National Fertility Awareness Week, Hertility and Malebox Health are bringing together clinical experts to help HR, Benefits and People Leaders understand fertility, its impact on their people, and what good support looks like.
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What everyone should know about their fertility, and the different journeys people go on, from IVF and IUI to egg freezing and more
The leading causes of infertility in women and men, and why male fertility is so often overlooked
How investigations, treatment and loss affect people at work, often in silence and for both partners
The hidden cost to employers, and the legal basics you need to know
Why proactive support matters, and practical steps you can take to support your people
HR, Benefits and People Leaders who want to better support employees through fertility, from awareness to treatment and beyond. No clinical background needed.
Deirdre O’Neill
Co-Founder and Chief Commercial & Legal Officer, Hertility (Host)
Deirdre is a dual-qualified corporate lawyer with a Master’s in Medical Law from King’s College London. Named one of the Top 20 Lawyers Shaping European Tech & Venture Capital in 2025 and PwC’s 2025 International Business Woman of the Year, she leads Hertility’s growth across venture, legal, regulatory and commercial partnerships. In this session she’ll guide the panel from the problem, to its impact at work, to the business case for offering fertility support.
Dr Charlotte Horton
Business Development Manager, Hertility
Dr Charlotte is a New Zealand-trained medical doctor with experience in women's health, emergency medicine and general practice. She's also a certified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor, and brings a practical, evidence-based approach to the session. She'll explain female fertility and infertility in plain terms, how investigations and treatment collide with work, and what Hertility gives employees and employers.
Francesca Steyn RN
Head of Clinical Services, Quality and Governance, Malebox Health
Francesca is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in the fertility sector. As the immediate past chair of the RCN Fertility Nursing Forum, she brings a high level of clinical leadership to Malebox. Her focus is on ensuring that Malebox’s testing services and patient support are grounded in expert nursing care and remain centred on the needs of its patients. Together with Dr Charlotte, she'll show how Hertility and Malebox give organisations one joined-up fertility offer, with testing for both women and men.
Sources: ¹ World Health Organization, Infertility Prevalence Estimates, 2023. ² CIPD, Workplace support for employees experiencing fertility challenges, investigations or treatment, 2023.