Tell a few people beforehand. While you may want to shout it from the roof of your workplace building, relationship expert and author Andrea Syrtash recommends discussing your engagement with your closest coworkers and friends one-on-one before alerting your boss and the rest of your coworkers. This way they will have a chance to react in a positive manner should you get married or have a baby before too long. Announce your engagement at work by sending out an e-mail to your colleagues. After all, you might want to celebrate together later this year! In the email, include a photo of your partner if you have one, but make sure not to spread unkind rumors about him or her either. If you are looking for a subtle way to let your coworkers know that you are getting married or having a child, consider adding a note to your next paycheck. For example, you could write "Michael is paying me back for the champagne I drank on our first date" or "I'm having a baby! We're excited about it!" You should also talk with your boss about how you plan to tell other people about your marriage or pregnancy. If you are planning to stay at your current job for some time after you marry or have a child, then it's important that you be open with your employer about this situation.