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Why these male-dominated unions just added fertility benefits
- Darrin Golden, the executive director of the Family Medical Care Plan for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and National Electrical Contractors Association, was inspired to add fertility benefits after hearing about a neighbor's struggles with infertility.
- The unions now offer Progyny's fertility product, including services like IVF, IUI, and frozen embryo transfers, as well as donor tissue reimbursement.
- Despite operating in a male-dominated industry, IBEW and NECA saw the addition of fertility benefits as a logical evolution to support their members and families.
- Employer interest in fertility benefits has grown significantly, with it now being considered essential for talent recruitment and retention, even in male-dominated spaces.
- About one-third of infertility issues are male-related, making fertility benefits crucial for male employees and their partners.
- Storytelling about the impact of infertility and family-building can help HR professionals advocate for the inclusion of fertility benefits within organizations.
- Progyny's comprehensive benefits aim to support patients through high-quality specialists, integrated care, and technology for better decision-making in healthcare.
- Not providing fertility benefits may lead to increased costs for employers due to factors like multiple births, high-risk pregnancies, and productivity losses.
- Leaders need to understand the long-term implications of fertility care on employee well-being and organizational costs.
- Providing fertility benefits not only supports employees' healthcare decisions but also helps in mitigating potential financial burdens for employers.
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