To tell or not to tell? The pros and cons of informing work about fertility treatment
Human Resource Management International Digest
ISSN: 0967-0734
Article publication date: 12 March 2018
Issue publication date: 12 March 2018
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
Employees face a considerable dilemma in deciding whether to inform their employer about sensitive personal issues like fertility treatment that might impact on their attendance and performance. If effective policies are created, employees can properly evaluate the issues involved and receive appropriate support to aid their decision-making.
Practical implications
The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2018), "To tell or not to tell? The pros and cons of informing work about fertility treatment", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 33-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-01-2018-0011
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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