{"id":2065,"date":"2019-02-25T15:18:46","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T20:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=2065"},"modified":"2019-02-25T15:19:04","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T20:19:04","slug":"how-to-say-goodbye-10-perfect-farewell-gifts-for-departing-coworkers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/how-to-say-goodbye-10-perfect-farewell-gifts-for-departing-coworkers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Say Goodbye: 10 Perfect Farewell Gifts for Departing Coworkers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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They say breaking up is hard to do. But breakups don’t just happen in romantic relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any time you say goodbye to a good friend, family member, or coworker, it can be emotional. But giving farewell gifts are a great memento to remember someone by. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same holds true for bidding farewell to a coworker. Whether they’re retiring, changing careers, or , a farewell gift shows the person how much you care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stumped for ideas? Keep reading to discover 10 of the most meaningful farewell gifts you can give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Inspirational Plaque<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone needs a little motivation in life. Especially when facing significant change. Whether your coworker is retiring or taking on a new job, an inspirational plaque is the perfect goodbye gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a quote or inspirational message that resonates with your coworker. Don’t limit yourself to just one phrase!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can order a customized plaque including several words and phrases that inspire and encourage the departing worker to seize their new life and stay positive. Incorporate your coworker’s personality by adding photos, a unique frame, or their favorite colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Engraved Jewelry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing says “remember me” more than an engraving. And who doesn’t love jewelry<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both men and women will appreciate a personalized, engraved watch. Have the company name or their last date of work engraved onto the back of the watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For women, you can easily engrave a necklace that compliments her style. Men may enjoy a key chain or cuff links. The type of jewelry you choose isn’t as important as the message it contains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Framed Photo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A picture is worth a thousand words. And when it comes to giving your coworker something to remember you by, a framed photo makes a great farewell gift. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a picture of the two of you together or everyone from the office. You can even create a collage of different photos from company parties and other events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place these photos in a personalized frame. Small frames are perfect for your coworker’s new desk or create a larger frame for them to display on the wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Personalized Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every office worker needs a quality calendar. As much as we use our phone calendars, displaying a physical one makes checking dates and booking appointments even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can create a personalized calendar where each month shows a different memory or photograph from your time together. This will help your coworker remember not only important dates but your time together too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calendars displaying cartoons, , or pets are also uplifting goodbye gifts for coworkers. Choose between a small, desk calendar or a large, wall-mounted one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Mug<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most working adults can agree that coffee is a big part of their day. So, why not give the farewell gift of a mug?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the line of work, your coworker might like a ceramic or travel mug. Get creative and personalize it with their initials, name, or comical or inspirational quote. Every time they take a sip of coffee, they’ll smile and think of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Stylish Laptop Bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Laptops and tablets are as important to most workers as their cell phones. Want to help your coworker travel in style? Why not gift them a beautiful laptop bag or tablet case?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The style designs and options are endless. Laptop bags come in a variety of colors and materials, so choose one that best suits their needs. Tablet covers are equally as fun to design and shop for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a practical gift that your coworker will appreciate and use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Planner With Address Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining a busy work schedule can get overwhelming. Daily planners help people organize their thoughts, appointments, and other important information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start your coworker off on the right foot at their new job by giving them a beautiful and useful planner. If your coworker is retiring, they can use it to schedule vacations, lunches, and their next yoga class!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a planner that also includes an address book and make it a dual purpose goodbye gift. Collecting coworker’s addresses is a great way to keep in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Flowers and Chocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who doesn’t love flowers and chocolate? These thoughtful farewell gifts aren’t reserved for just Valentine’s Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowers are not only beautiful but smell amazing too. They’re the perfect way to make your departing coworker feel special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a statement and send flowers to their home or new place of employment. You can read more here<\/a> about discounts that make your gift both thoughtful and affordable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spoil your coworker with a beautiful bouquet or arrangement before they go. Sweeten the deal by pairing them with a box of gourmet chocolates. Chocolate covered fruit is another popular goodbye gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Keepsake Message Jar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A keepsake message jar is a great way to create lasting memories that your coworker can revisit long after their last day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask company employees to write down favorite memories, moments, or inside jokes they’ve had with the departing coworker. Fold these up and place them in a keepsake jar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose paper and a jar that is stylish so your coworker can display it on their desk or at home. Any time they’re feeling sad or missing the office, they can take out a memory to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will keep them laughing and smiling as they look back fondly on your time together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Book of Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone needs a pick-me-up once in a while. As your coworker adjusts to their new way of life, they might need some encouragement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gift them a beautiful book of quotes to keep beside their bed or in their desk drawer and turn to when they need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many different quote books available from inspirational to funny to Zen. Choose the one that best suits your coworker’s personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farewell Gifts Make Goodbyes Easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many people, their job is a huge part of their life. Coworkers quickly become friends, which makes leaving that much harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By giving one of these farewell gifts, there’s no way your coworker will forget you or your time together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you’re coworker as moved on, are you next? Check out our to see if a different career path might be right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They say breaking up is hard to do. But breakups don’t just happen in romantic relationships.  Any time you say goodbye to a good friend, family member, or coworker, it can be emotional. But giving farewell gifts are a great memento to remember someone by.  The same holds true for bidding farewell to a coworker. Whether […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2065"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2068,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065\/revisions\/2068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2065"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2065"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2065"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}