A company might offer the most comprehensive benefits package around, but without the right communications plan, employees could have no idea. One challenge is that benefits announcements compete with other messages and priorities that are part of our daily lives at work, and it’s easy to get lost in the noise. On this episode, we talk with two experts in benefits communication who both capture attention and inspire employees to take action. Whether you’re prepping for open enrollment or launching a new benefit, listen for tips on promoting benefits in a distributed workforce, talking about sensitive topics like fertility benefits, and working benefits programs into other conversations online or in person. More resources:  <a href= "https://www.get-carrot.com/blog/5-fertility-benefits-communications-tips-for-open-enrollment"> 5 fertility benefit communication tips for open enrollment</a>

Welcome to season 2 of Baby Steps, a podcast about the intersection of work and fertility health. Where we work has the power to make the pursuit of parenthood smoother, more challenging, or in some cases, possible at all. This season, we talk to HR leaders, fertility advocates, and individuals who have pursued parenthood about the myriad ways the workplace shapes employees' family-forming experiences — and how to create a better environment for everyone.