According to the World Health Organisation, 1 in 6 people globally will experience infertility in their lifetime. Fertility challenges are far more common than you might think; anyone of any age, biological sex, gender, background or relationship status can be affected by fertility.

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If someone on your team opens up to you about their fertility journey, it's important you know how to support them. You don't need to be a fertility expert to be a supportive manager, but making sure you understand what your team member is going through and listening to them and their situation can be a valuable way to be supportive whilst still respecting boundaries.

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In this guide we will share:

• Some key fertility facts and figures
• How to support someone on your team faced with fertility challenges
• What to say, and what to avoid