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The scenario:
I've been working on a temporary 6 month contract with my company and I have just agreed to new terms which will give me a permanent full employee contract.
The question:
Is it normal in the UK to announce this to colleagues to receive congratulations and make a big deal out of it or is it just something that I keep private and only reveal if asked about?
It really depends on the company culture, policies and how well you get on with your colleagues.
In my experience, smaller companies and start-ups are more likely to 'announce' it (although is usually via email) but, if you get on with your colleagues, then you'll probably have shared that information already? Larger companies tend not to make a fuss. You might find your immediate manager will welcome you again and let your immediate team know.
If you want to keep it private, then you're well within your right to ask them not to announce it.
You're still on a contract. The only thing that's really changed is the end date.
So, there's no need to really formally announce it or celebrate. Transitioning to be a full employee might be announced, but this depends on the company/manager.
Regardless, it seems appropriate to celebrate your change in status with cakes for the team (unless you especially want to be secretive about things).
I would recommend against announcing it, without clearance from management, as you could be unaware of other things that are going on. An example, it could be that you are actually being hired to replace someone who is being made redundant, or something along those lines. You announcing it could actually put you in hot water if it reveals too much information to the wrong parties.
If you want to announce it, I would recommend clearing it with management first, or only doing so with very close friends that are aware they shouldn't be discussing these changes with other people until an official statement is made.
Apart from that, the rest depends on culture and you should refer to the other answers about that as they cover it all really well.
I think it does not depend on the company culture, location etc..
It is entirely up to you. You might wish to tell your immediate team as you may be able to gain access to other company resources that are only available to permanent employees.
If it's something you are really excited about, tell whoever you want. Being down to earth is never frowned upon, just don't be rude.
