Uplift Games’ Post

This is the kind of company Uplift Games are: When I had just started working here, (I had been here around 2 weeks) I found out I was pregnant. It was a shock and I was TERRIFIED to tell my boss, as I knew I didn't want to lose my job. I remember having heart palpitations whilst in the meeting, I imagined being told that they would have to let me go, after all, I was still in my probationary period, I wouldn't have blamed them, Instead...what I got was acceptance, acknowledgment, careful planning, and opportunity. I was congratulated, assured that my job was secure, that they were more excited about what I could provide to the company on a long-term basis, that they were incredibly happy with my work so far, and were excited to see how far I could go. That one conversation changed my entire outlook on how the world should be for women who decide to have a family...Someone in their probationary period was encouraged and accepted and allowed to continue their pregnancy, without fear that they would be jobless at the end of it. It was an incredible weight off of my shoulders. The fact they looked at me as a person, and not simply as a number and weighed up what I could give to them, that they wrote and altered policies so they could give, not only me, but future pregnant people the ability to start their own families, that they listened and checked in and made sure that I was ok, every single step of the way. Is a testament to the company and the people working there. My boss said to me 'Your maternity is a time for family and adjustment, and I will actively block you whilst you are on maternity if I find out you are working' 🤣 This is a company of the future and a company I am proud to work for. A company that provides not only amazing games and community for their players, but also an amazing community for their staff members. I go on Maternity on Friday, and I cannot stress how much easier it has been made for me because of my colleagues at Uplift Games. I hope many other companies take their lead and show that Family does not need to take a backseat. #family #maternity #community #maternityleave #acompanytobeproudof #thankyou