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Life events: weddings, new babies, and more
Share in colleagues’ big life moments - weddings, babies, and new homes - in a way that feels caring, not intrusive.
- When
- When a colleague shares good news
- Duration
- 15-30 minutes
- Budget
- Low
- Who is involved
- The team and manager
How to plan it - step by step
- 1
Wait for the colleague to share, then ask how they would like to celebrate.
- 2
Collect a card with signatures and short wishes.
- 3
Contribute to a small, voluntary team gift.
- 4
Hold a brief gathering with cake and conversation.
- 5
Support with flexibility, leave guidance, and a warm return-to-work plan.
Benefits
- Makes people feel valued as individuals.
- Builds warm relationships across the team.
- Improves belonging and loyalty.
- Costs little but is remembered for years.
Celebration ideas
- A card and a small gift for a wedding or a new baby.
- A meal delivery or a voucher for new parents.
- A virtual baby shower for remote employees.
- A flexible-hours plan for the first weeks.
What you need
- Voluntary contributions with a clear, small cap.
- A card and a place to gather.
- Knowledge of leave policies to share with the colleague.
Messages you can use
2 notes - click Copy to use one.
- Congratulations on your new arrival, [Name]! Wishing you and your family joy and good health.
- Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together. Congratulations on your wedding!
Tips
- Contributions must be voluntary, with no pressure.
- Celebrate all kinds of milestones, including adoption and new homes.
- Keep personal details private unless the person shares them.
Mistakes to avoid
- Asking personal questions or making assumptions.
- Making contributions feel obligatory.
- Forgetting colleagues without a visible event.
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