[Fran]

Great question. We should never make assumptions but it can be very difficult to get the balance right. Workplaces need to ensure that they have policies in place that support all family building and all employees. You don’t have to ask every employee outright, if they have children or are going to have children but what you can do is have visible policies and processes in place to support people. This includes employees who have chosen not to have children or we are childless not by choice. Signposting to information and policies and ensuring that the relevant resources are in place and accessible should ensure that your teams can find the relevant information for them.