Our Workplace Training and Consultancy Services
Our research findings, which are supported by a major report from the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), show that a lack of support from employers and managers can result in various negative consequences for organisations:
- Reduced productivity and engagement from the countless employees affected.
- Reduced quality of work
- Increased absence
- Increased turnover/resignations.
Thoughtful support and management, on the other hand, can make a real difference to how affected employees cope, process their experience and can enhance an employee’s motivation and commitment.
Our training and consultancy programme equips HR, managers and colleagues with the skills they need to best support a staff member at this often very difficult and distressing time.
We’ve worked with a number of organisations across sectors, including British Airways, Co-op, Channel 4, Direct Line, Southeastern Railway, Atkins, Ipsos Mori and many others – informing them on how to sensitively approach pregnancy loss in the workplace.
Here’s how we can help your organisation, too…
Workshop options
Bespoke 2.5-hour workshop
This interactive session provides employers (HR and managers) with an in-depth understanding of pregnancy loss and how best to provide support to affected colleagues.
10+ delegates. Online or in-person options available.
It covers:
- Pregnancy loss facts and figures
- The physical and psychological impact
- Practical considerations for the workplace
- Issues and workplace impact
- Creating a supportive environment, including appropriate responses
- Support during and immediately after a loss
- Supporting the return to work
- How to provide ongoing support
- Barriers to support and solutions.
Bespoke learning session
A 55-minute bespoke session covering an introduction to pregnancy loss, its effects and tips for managers and colleagues on how to support employees experiencing it.
Suitable for all members of staff to attend.
Online ‘open’ workshops
We offer a range of online, interactive sessions open to individual managers, HR professionals and businesses who may not require a bespoke session or who wish to sample the session prior to running in-house training.
You can view and book upcoming workshops here.
Upcoming open workshops
FREE lunch and learn programme:
- Pregnancy Loss Awareness & Action: Our Workplace Pledge
Date: Thursday 4 September 12-1pm
Join us for this free interactive session exploring how we can better understand and respond to pregnancy loss in the workplace.
This session is suitable for all staff – including HR professionals, managers and colleagues at all levels. More information and booking here.
- Bereavement Leave for Pregnancy Loss is Coming: How can Employers Prepare?
Dates: Thursday 11 Sept 1-2pm or Tuesday 14 Oct 12-1pm
Join us for this free interactive session exploring the planned extension of statutory bereavement leave to include pregnancy loss and proactive steps employers can take now to prepare.
This session is suitable for HR managers/teams and people managers. More information and booking here:
Open workshops:
- Supporting Colleagues Through Pregnancy Loss: A Compassionate Approach
Date: Thursday 27 November 12-1pm
Cost: £49 per person (NFP discount available)
Join us for an informative and interactive session exploring how we can better support pregnancy loss in the workplace, including recognising the impact on partners, practical suggestions for offering support and considering the power of words.
This session is suitable for all staff – including HR professionals, managers and colleagues at all levels. More information and booking here.
Registration for all open training is through Eventbrite. For paid workshops, a 20% discount is available for not-for-profit organisations (including the public sector). Please email lucy@miscarriageassociation.org.uk for the discount code before booking.
Pregnancy Loss Policy/guidance consultation
We can support your team to draft and implement a new policy, or review existing materials, with special focus on the sensitivities and language around pregnancy loss.
Bespoke support
Need support with your approach to pregnancy loss in the workplace, but not sure where to start? Want us to speak at your next conference?
We’re happy to discuss bespoke support options for organisations of all sizes and sectors.
To discuss your training needs, please email lucy@miscarriageassociation.org.uk or call 01924 200795. A 20% discount is available on all training for not-for-profit organisations (including the public sector).
