This trailblazing initiative tackles a sensitive topic head-on, offering financial and emotional support for fertility treatments to both male and female employees, and their spouses
Merck India, the global life sciences giant, is making waves in employee well-being with its pioneering Fertility Benefit Programme. This innovative initiative tackles a taboo topic head-on, offering financial and emotional support for fertility treatments to both male and female employees, and their spouses.
The programme stems from a deep understanding of the evolving workforce. “Our ‘leaky bucket’ concern, where women drop out at senior levels, made us realise we needed to do more,” reveals Shiv Kumar, head-HR, Merck, India. “The programme aims to empower employees to balance career and personal aspirations, particularly when it comes to family planning.”
Source: HR Katha
