Support for employees who want to have children 

Vodafone's new pregnancy and fertility policy includes extended leave for those dealing with pregnancy loss

Vodafone Ireland employee Clodagh O’Hagan and Frank O’Hagan with Anne O’Leary, CEO, Vodafone Ireland at the announcement of new fertility and pregnancy policies introduced by the company. Picture: Marc O'Sullivan

Julie Mernagh, head of people development and operations at Vodafone Ireland, has had a few miscarriages so she’s well aware the journey to parenthood can be challenging.

Now “very fortunate to have a two-year-old daughter”, Mernagh feels personally invested in ensuring employees have the right experience and support at work when encountering difficulties around trying to have children.