The loss of a baby—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss—is a deeply painful experience that affects every part of a person’s life. For employees dealing with this profound grief, a supportive workplace can play an essential role in their healing journey.
Grief affects mental health, physical well-being, personal relationships and work focus, creating challenges that can extend into every aspect of an employee’s home and workday life.
In today’s workplaces, offering resources for grief support goes beyond compassion—it strengthens morale, trust and loyalty within the organization. Employers who provide meaningful support foster a workplace culture of empathy and inclusivity.
As companies strive to build compassionate, diverse and inclusive environments, supporting employees facing loss has become a vital part of workplace wellness and employee engagement.
Why Grief Support Benefits Matter
Providing grief support benefits, especially after the loss of a child, addresses a critical need for employees and signals a company’s commitment to its people. By offering access to comprehensive family-forming benefits that include grief resources, employers can create a caring, resilient workplace where employees feel truly valued.
This approach not only aids individual healing but also strengthens the overall company culture by:
- Enhancing Employee Loyalty and Trust: Employees are more likely to stay with companies that support them through life’s hardest moments.
- Strengthening DEI and Workplace Culture: Inclusive benefits help create a culture that values empathy, diversity and well-being.
- Improving Productivity and Engagement: Supported employees are more engaged and productive, which benefits the whole workplace.
- Reducing Turnover: Investing in employee emotional health reduces turnover, as employees are more likely to stay with an employer who genuinely cares.
How ARC Fertility Supports Employers in Assisting Employees Through Grief
ARC Fertility offers a comprehensive, high-quality, low-cost and flexible network of support options designed to meet the unique needs of grieving employees. Through specialized services, ARC empowers employers to provide compassionate support and foster a workplace culture of empathy and resilience.
Here’s how ARC’s programs make a difference:
- Grief Counseling and Emotional Support
ARC provides access to grief counselors who specialize in pregnancy and infant loss, enabling employees to process their emotions, build coping strategies and navigate grief in a safe environment. Through the FertilityNow app, employees can access educational resources on grief management anytime they need. - Personalized Care Navigation
Since grief does not follow a set timeline, ARC’s compassionate Care Navigators offer ongoing, one-on-one support for both practical and emotional challenges. Care Navigators listen, answer questions and connect employees to support groups, mental health resources and recovery information. This personalized guidance reduces the burden of seeking mental health care, providing tailored support both immediately and over the long term. - Flexible Family-Forming Benefits
ARC’s family-forming benefits are designed to flexibly meet each employee’s individual needs after a loss. Some employees may feel ready to pursue family-forming options soon after, while others may need time to heal. ARC offers a range of options, including IVF, genetic testing and counseling, so employees can proceed at their own pace with gentle guidance and individualized care. - Inclusive Support for a Diverse Workforce
ARC honors the cultural, spiritual, and personal perspectives that shape each employee’s grief journey. With culturally sensitive support, ARC ensures that all employees, including LGBTQ+ individuals, single parents and other underrepresented groups, feel respected and understood. These inclusive benefits foster a workplace culture that values diversity, equity and belonging. - Return-to-Work Programs and Continued Support
Returning to work after a significant loss can be challenging. ARC’s support extends beyond grief care with programs focused on stress management, emotional well-being and work-life balance, helping employees reintegrate into their roles. Continued resources for managing stress and family-forming decisions empower employees to regain confidence, boosting productivity, engagement and morale.
A Compassionate Approach to Employee Well-being
ARC Fertility believes that family-forming benefits should go beyond treatment to encompass the emotional aspects of the journey, including loss. With ARC’s high-quality, affordable and flexible family-forming programs, employers can foster a supportive workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and understood.
For employers committed to supporting their team’s emotional health, ARC Fertility offers compassionate, comprehensive fertility resources. Partner with ARC to create a workplace culture that truly cares, making a difference for employees when they need it most.
Contact us today to learn more about how ARC can help support your employees through every stage of the family-forming journey.
