How to create a supportive workplace for aspiring parents

Many employees pursuing parenthood don't talk about it at work. More than half don't discuss their fertility or family-building journey openly with colleagues. Nearly a third wouldn't feel comfortable asking their employer for support, even when they need it.

Carrot surveyed more than 1,000 people to understand how fertility and family building are experienced in the workplace, and what employers can do to change that. The findings show that financial stress, scheduling anxiety, and silence are the default, but they don't have to be.

Inside the guide, you'll learn about:

• Why financial support paired with care navigation leads to better outcomes and lower long-term costs for employers
• How flexible scheduling and time-off policies reduce stress for employees on fertility or family-forming journeys, without affecting productivity
• The case for wellness rooms and private spaces for employees managing medical needs during the workday
• Why top-down communication is one of the most effective ways to increase fertility benefit utilization
• What inclusive fertility benefits coverage should extend to, across all paths to parenthood

Download the guide to see what aspiring parents need from their employers, and how small, intentional changes can make a meaningful difference.