Implements Policy for Paid Fertility and Menopause Leave

TishTash Communications, the award-winning, independent integrated marketing communications agency headquartered in Dubai, with offices in Saudi Arabia and the UK, employs 48 women in its fully female workforce. As part of the agency’s commitment to understanding and supporting the healthcare needs of women in the workplace, from 1st March 2023, all team members will be given paid leave for fertility and menopause treatments, and other women’s health related matters.

Paid leave for fertility treatments including egg freezing

With the numbers rising for those requiring fertility treatment to 1 in 5 couples, TishTash recognizes what a challenging time this can beand that factors such as stress around work, taking time off and juggling the fertility journey medical requirements, can make all the difference.

The TishTash policy will provide paid leave for staff to attend medical appointments while undergoing fertility treatment, both inside and outside of the country, including those wishing to do egg freezing. The time off is flexible and unrestricted, as the company cannot assume to know what people will need and will take into account the physical and mental load that comes with undergoing such treatments.

Paid time off and support for Miscarriage, Menopause and Menstruation

Latest research shows that menopause symptoms are forcing women out of the workforce, with nearly 1 million women having left the workforce due to unmanageable symptoms. With