Hey — quick one. We're expecting in March. How does parental leave work for non-birthing parents here? I think I read 12 weeks but want to be sure before I tell my manager.
HireMinds
Congratulations, Priya. Yes — non-birthing parents get 12 weeks fully paid, taken any time in the first 12 months. You don't need to take it consecutively. Want me to draft the note to your manager, or open a leave plan with People Ops?
Priya Raman
Draft the note. I'll send it myself.
HireMinds
Done. Draft is in your DMs — review and send when ready. I haven't notified anyone yet.
Receipts in the margin
Three more, this week
What 'quietly handled' looks like.
The moment that matters most
When to stop being an assistant.
HireMinds is trained to recognize when a question stops being procedural and starts being personal — grief, conflict, harassment, mental health, compensation disputes. It answers what it must, then steps aside.
Sam Ortega
I don't think my manager treats me the same as my teammates. I'm not sure what to do.
HireMinds
Sam — thank you for telling me. This isn't something I should handle. I'd like to introduce you to Rachel Okafor, your People Partner. She's confidential, separate from your manager's chain, and she has time today at 2:30 or tomorrow morning. Want me to set it up?
Rachel Okafor
Hi Sam — Rachel here. The assistant looped me in but didn't share details. Would you like to talk? 2:30 works on my end, or anytime that's easier for you.
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