6) HR Parenthood – How to Confidently Announce Pregnancy at Work & Navigate Parental Leave

Announcing your pregnancy at work can be nerve-wracking—but it doesn’t have to be. In this empowering episode, we’re joined by Iram, an experienced HR manager dedicated to creating supportive workplaces for expecting parents. Together, we explore how to confidently announce a pregnancy at work, understand your maternity and paternity leave policies, and navigate your parental leave planning with clarity and confidence.

We dive into the role of HR in pregnancy support, the importance of open communication, and how companies can build a family-friendly work environment. From knowing your employee pregnancy rights to fostering a supportive workplace for working parents, this episode offers key insights for both professionals preparing for leave and HR teams managing the transition.

If you're expecting and wondering how to approach your employer, planning for maternity or paternity leave, or working in HR and want to better support growing families—this conversation is your go-to guide.

What You'll Learn:

• How to announce your pregnancy at work with confidence

• What to expect when planning maternity or paternity leave

• How HR supports expecting employees through pregnancy

• Creating a supportive workplace culture for working parents

• Common challenges and how to address them during parental leave planning

• Key pregnancy rights in the workplace