Training

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Through our bespoke training workshops, we provide training for all staff (managers, HR and teams) on the topics of pregnancy loss, infertility and childlessness.

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Our training is informed by the latest research, and includes real case studies to highlight the key issues at work. 

These informative, yet sensitive, sessions equip organisations with the knowledge, skills and confidence to support the many employees affected. In brief, the workshops raise awareness of prevalence, physical and psychological effects, employee rights, effective and appropriate return-to-work plans, how to tackle the taboo, the impact of pro-natal cultures, and our popular communication training. Delegates also have the opportunity for a Q&A. 

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External Reproductive First Aiders

The symptoms of pregnancy loss and fertility treatment have a significant effect on work, and indeed, pregnancy loss can begin at work. Employees often struggle with a lack of specific support, and managers want to help, but don't know where to turn.

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MIST provide outsourced assistance to both affected employees and their line managers on a flexible and individual basis. 

We help managers to provide effective and sensitive support to those affected employees. We also coach employees and liaise between them and their line managers to ensure the most appropriate support is available to them. Our external reproductive first aiders foster healthier and happier workplaces, encouraging productivity, engagement and retention. 

e-Learning

We understand that it is not always possible to train all staff members at the same time, therefore we provide training videos through our e-learning packages.

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The videos are divided into digestible snippets, and can be watched at your convenience. They can also be revisited as needed.

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Our training is informed by the latest research, and includes real case studies to highlight the key issues at work.

Our e-learning package contains the same content as our training sessions, with the exception of a Q&A.  

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Occupational Health & Counsellor Mentoring

Many companies offer an Employee Assistance Programme for their staff which often includes access to counselling.

Counselling is an invaluable resource for many employees facing a number of difficulties. However, our research demonstrates that many employees affected by reproductive issues feel that generalised counselling does not meet their specific needs.

Affected employees commonly state that counsellors should be trained on the unique issues of reproductive health. MIST do just that - we train Occupational Health, counsellors and mental health first aiders to enable them to better support employees affected by pregnancy loss, infertility and/or childlessness. 

Policy Writing

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MIST co-create policies with organisations on the topics of pregnancy loss and fertility treatment. We advise on employee rights and entitlements using the most current legislative frameworks, and ensure that the policies are sensitively worded, and crucially, are inclusive. 

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Informed policies in these areas produce a number of benefits, from consistent practice and fairness to reduced staff turnover. Such policies also encourage open conversations on these often concealed topics, facilitating a healthier workforce.

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We also recommend how to connect new policy with existing ones (for example, sick leave, parental leave, compassionate leave and bereavement policies). 

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Research

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We conduct empirical research for organisations to obtain employee experiences of current practice.

We gather data primarily through interviews, focus groups and surveys, and present the findings through reports and presentations.

Research can be beneficial to inform policy, training and other initiatives. When experiences are collated through outsourced research, companies are more likely to obtain accurate insight. 

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