When and how should I tell people at work about my pregnancy/new addition to your family?

This article detail how to let your employer know about your new addition to your family

The time will come when you will need to let your employer know that you are expecting a new addition to your family. Whether you decide to tell your manager early, or choose to wait a little longer, is entirely up to you.

Most employees will inform their manager around 3 months into their pregnancy or when they have confirmation of a child arriving into their family.

Working together with your manager will make for a smooth transition into your parental leave. It will also give you greater confidence to communicate your needs and or any special requests you may have during this time.

Once you have communicated with your manager about your pregnancy or adoption, there are a few details you will need to work through together:

1. The timing of your impending leave
2. Any changes that may be needed to your current work arrangements; and
3. Any work that may be performed whilst you are on parental leave

If you are not ready to make a broader announcement about your news, make sure you communicate this clearly to your manager to ensure confidentiality remains until you are ready for the news to be shared with your wider team.

You may wish to inform your close colleagues and clients yourself in which case you should also discuss this with your manager.