Fertility in the workplace at HSBC

In this episode, we are joined by Kim Stubbs from HSBC to talk about fertility in the workplace. Kim shares her own personal experiences of navigating infertility and recurrent baby loss in the workplace and shares advice for anyone navigating a journey to parenthood. Kim discusses the work that HSBC has done in supporting employees through the Employee Resource Group, Journey, and the ways that employees can advocate for themselves to ensure they get the right level of support.

Guest details

Kim Stubbs has had a successful career at HSBC spanning 20 years and is currently Head of Supported Banking Journeys at HSBC UK and Co-Chair of Journey ERG. The Journey ERG was a finalist in the Working Family Best Practice Awards in 2024 for the category of Best for Supporting Different Pathways to Parenthood.

HSBC UK recently expanded its partnership with Fertility Network UK through the Journey ERG. This collaboration allows the opportunity to build on the incredible work that has already taken place through collaboration and further support individuals navigating the many different pathways to parenthood.

Links:

Link to Fertility Network UK’s, Fertility in the Workplace resources: https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/fertility-in-the-workplace/

If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below.

Contact Samaritans on 116 123

Contact NHS on 111

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