Private Equity

Private equity firms trail peers on miscarriage support

Most firms have enhanced family leave as the battle for talent heats up, but only 7% have formal policies around miscarriage

The majority of private equity firms don't provide details on family leave policies without them being requested
The majority of private equity firms don't provide details on family leave policies without them being requested Photo: Getty Images

Private equity firms continue to trail their City peers on supporting female staff suffering a miscarriage or facing fertility issues.

Just 7% of private equity and venture capital firms have a written miscarriage policy, according to an analysis of 119 companies by gender diversity non-profit Level20 shared with Financial News.

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