Social freezing offers women the opportunity to preserve their fertility for later. In this article, you will find out for whom it makes sense, what needs to be considered and why it can be a valuable benefit for employers. Discover how social freezing makes family planning more flexible and increases the attractiveness and loyalty of employees.
Mental health in the workplace: effective measures and benefits
The mental health of employees is crucial to the success of a company. A positive working environment promotes wellbeing and productivity. Investing in mental health can reduce absenteeism and increase performance. Find out how you can create a healthier working environment through targeted measures.
Egg donation in Germany: time for reform
Egg donation is a recognised method of assisted reproduction in many European countries, but is still prohibited in Germany. This blog article sheds light on the legal and ethical challenges of the ban, explains why the topic is relevant for many people and compares the situation in the EU. Find out how Onuava is campaigning for the fair and regulated legalisation of egg donation in Germany.
Costs of fertility treatment in Germany: Can my employees even afford it?
How much does fertility treatment cost in Germany? What funding options are available? How high is the typical deductible and can my employees even afford it? This blog article deals with the financial burden of fertility treatment, the role of health insurance companies and the funding options offered by the federal and state governments.
Company health insurance funds (BKK) and fertility treatment – what they cover and where there are gaps
Company health insurance funds (BKK) play an important role in the healthcare of employees. Some of their benefits are more comprehensive than those provided by statutory health insurance funds. With regard to fertility treatments, there are also some additional benefits under the BKK Kinderwunsch programme. However, it is crucial to understand that BKKs do not cover all needs by far and in some areas even lag behind the benefits of the statutory health insurance funds. In this article, we look at what BKKs provide in terms of fertility treatment and where there are gaps. We also look at how Onuava can help companies close these gaps and promote the health of their employees.
The S in ESG – What companies and HR teams can do
More and more companies are recognizing that the “S” in ESG plays a decisive role in their long-term success. But what exactly is behind this letter? In our article, we explain why social responsibility is becoming increasingly important and what measures companies and specifically HR teams can take to promote social benefits and live up to their responsibilities.
The Top 5 Family-friendly Benefits of 2024
At a time when work-life balance is becoming increasingly important for many employees, the importance of family-oriented benefits in employer positioning is also growing. In this article, we explain what the 5 most important family-oriented benefits will be in 2024.
Life-stage support for greater employee loyalty and improved employer attractiveness
In a constantly changing world of work, focussing on the individual needs of employees is becoming increasingly important. Here we explain what a life-phase-orientated HR policy is and how employers can support their employees in key phases of their lives through targeted measures.
Why companies in Germany should offer fertility benefits
In this blog post we explain what fertility benefits are, and why German companies should offer these benefits to their employees
Misscarriages – What managers and human ressources staff should know
Miscarriages are not uncommon and also affect your employees. In this blog post, we cover key facts that employers should know about the topic.