THE GAP MANY COMPANIES DON'T SEE
Most companies send their employees off on maternity leave with a nice celebration.
Far fewer put the same thought into welcoming them back.
LEAVING FOR MATERNITY LEAVE
Everyone celebrates. A card is signed, a gift is given, and she heads off to begin one of life's biggest adventures.
SHE BECOMES A MUM
Life changes in every possible way. New routines, new priorities and a whole new identity. By the time she's ready to return, she's a very different person to the one who left.
RETURNING TO WORK
She returns to a familiar workplace as a very different person. Feeling seen, valued and supported can make all the difference during this transition.
The return to work is often the moment that shapes how supported, valued and connected she feels as she steps back into her role.
That's why we've created a gifting program that helps your team show up in the moments that matter most, especially when she returns to work.
HOW WE HELP
A Gifting Program That Helps You Create a Better Maternity Leave Experience
Supporting employees through maternity leave shouldn't create more work for your team. We've designed our gifting program to help you create thoughtful moments that strengthen connection, reinforce your culture and help employees feel genuinely valued, while keeping the whole process simple and effortless for you.
A gift won't transform your culture on its own, but it can remind someone they're seen, valued and supported when they need it most.
MEANINGFUL GIFTS THAT FEEL PERSONAL
A SEAMLESS GIFTING EXPERIENCE
PROVIDING SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE MATERNITY LEAVE JOURNEY
AN EFFORTLESS PROCESS FOR BUSY TEAMS
WHY LITTLE GIFTIES?
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People never forget how you made them feel.
— A timeless rule of leadership
At Little Gifties, we believe the most meaningful gifts aren't measured by what's inside the box, but by how they make someone feel.
Why I created this Program
When I became a mum, I discovered just how much a thoughtful gesture can mean.
Returning to work after having my first baby was one of the biggest challenges I've faced. I wasn't the same person who'd left before maternity leave, but the workplace around me expected me to pick up exactly where I'd left off. It made me realise how important it is for new parents to feel genuinely supported, not only by family and friends, but by the workplaces they return to as well.
That experience inspired the parental leave gifting program you're about to look at now.
Your Questions Answered!
Returning to work after maternity leave can be one of the most significant and emotionally complex moments in an employee’s journey.
They may be returning to the same workplace, but life has changed. Their identity, priorities, routines and responsibilities may all look different, and the transition back can bring uncertainty, anxiety and questions about whether they still belong.
A thoughtful return-to-work gift sends an important message at exactly the right time:
You are valued. You are supported. There is still a place for you here.
It is a simple gesture, but it can help rebuild confidence, strengthen connection and remind your employee that they are returning to a workplace that sees them as a whole person.
Little Gifties specialises in the maternity leave journey.
We understand that meaningful support goes beyond sending a gift when someone begins maternity or parental leave. It is about recognising the FULL experience, from the excitement of the send-off to the often-overlooked transition back to work.
Every gift is thoughtfully curated, beautifully presented and designed to feel personal rather than promotional. Your branding can be subtly woven into the experience through ribbon, cards, tags and bespoke keepsakes, while still keeping the focus on the person receiving it.
We are not simply helping you send a gift. We are helping you create an employee experience that makes your people feel seen, valued and supported.
Yes. You can choose directly from our existing collection, build your own gift box or work with us to create something more tailored.
We can help you select gifts that suit your budget, your brand and the experience you want to create. Every gift is personalised and beautifully packaged before it is sent.
That is absolutely fine.
You do not need a large team or a high volume of orders to work with us. We can support you with a single gift, a small number of gifts throughout the year or a more consistent maternity gifting approach as your organisation grows.
The experience can be as simple or as tailored as you need it to be.
Yes. We deliver throughout New Zealand and Australia, and can send gifts directly to your employee’s home, workplace or another nominated address.
We will work with you to make sure each gift is carefully packaged and delivered at the right point in their parental leave journey.