Commemorative Gift Ideas for Former Employees

Working in a team, people often become not only colleagues, but also friends. They even know personal things about each other, and the dismissal of one of the employees often becomes a real loss for colleagues. Regardless of the reason the employee left, the team in most cases wants to cheer up their colleague by giving him a memorable gift. It can be either a general gift or various souvenirs from each colleague. The main thing is that the farewell gift was made with all my heart and reminded of the best moments spent in a friendly team.

Leaving your usual place of work can be dictated by a variety of conditions. Consider the most common reasons for dismissal.

• Personal factors. This includes everything related to the circumstances of an employee’s life. For example, a wedding, moving, the upcoming birth of a child, health status and other situations that are not related to the working environment and politics of a company. It happens that a retiring employee gives his colleagues commemorative gifts from himself.
• Dismissal by the boss. The most stressful option of leaving is either due to the fact that the employee did not cope with the duties assigned to him, or he had an insoluble conflict with the manager. In this case, the dismissal from work occurs more likely in a negative way, and the task of the team is to support a colleague, smooth out the overall impression of this situation.
• Change of work. Often the employee leaves the previous place when he finds something more suitable and appropriate to his needs.For example, a new job is closer to home or they provide better working conditions. And the most common argument is that in a new firm, salaries are higher. But even leaving of one's own free will is stressful, because the usual team is changing. Therefore, it is so important to say goodbye to a colleague with dignity, giving him something as a keepsake.
• Retirement. Such an argument is significant both for the resigning employee and for the whole team. Therefore, in this case, a memorable gift to a colleague should be solid, reflecting the long-term contribution made by an employee to this company.

But the words of support and souvenirs will come just in time. Access to a well-deserved retirement vacation already presupposes the celebration of merit and a general solid gift. The main thing is that the resigning person recalls his colleagues with warmth and joy.

If a colleague has time to become a comrade for employees, then you can give him an individual goodbye gift. It all depends on the gender and age of a colleague.

Upon dismissal, you can give a young girl:

• accessories for the phone - from a fashionable case to headphones;
• cosmetic bag, pocket mirror, beautiful purse;
• jewelry or a certificate for the purchase of perfumes;
• selfie stick.

A young man will come in handy:

• car accessories (if he drives a car) - from the key fob to the navigator;
• cool gifts, for example, a running away alarm clock or a can with intact socks;
• computer accessories - from a memory card to a wireless mouse;
• a mug with a funny inscription;
• accessories for vape (for smoker);
• certificate for visits to karting or shooting gallery.

The woman will be pleased to receive the following lovely and useful gifts.

• Fruit basket. There you can put not only fruits, but also sweets. It is harmonious to add a bouquet of flowers to this simple but pleasant gift.
• Textile Supplies: napkins, tablecloths, towels, rugs. These are always necessary things in everyday life.
• Interior items: vases, paintings, watches. Such a present will be appropriate from an employee who was visiting a colleague and knows that he will harmoniously fit into the interior.

Men will be happy with funny and useful presentations: you can give an umbrella, a business card holder, computer accessories, mugs, t-shirts with a funny inscription.

It happens that the team for one reason or another leaves the boss. For example, he moves to another department in connection with an increase, retires or leaves for personal, family reasons. If the team has developed a warm relationship with the leader, then a memorable gift will be an excellent consolidation of many years of friendship. The present in this case should express respect for employees and emphasize the status of the boss. Consider the most relevant options.

• Expensive alcohol. For a man, it is better to buy a strong alcoholic drink, for example, whiskey, for a woman, collection wine or liquor is suitable.
• Leather items. Such gifts always look solid - from a leather wallet or purse, and ending with a briefcase or even a comfortable leather chair. It all depends on the budget and personal preferences of the leader.
• Items with a personal engraving. No boss will refuse a watch, pen or diary with his name. Such a gift can be considered classic and solid.
• An excellent gift for memory will be certificate to a SPA salon, sauna, concert or football match.
• If employees know the hobbies of their boss, then an interesting solution would be to present a gift, related to his hobby. For example, you can give a set of computer games or even virtual reality glasses, a chess board or a sewing machine.

When a colleague retires, this means that he will be able to devote himself to home, family cares and his hobbies. The team must give a co-worker a solid gift appropriate to the occasion.

• Mistress it is better to choose a cookbook with recipes, where there is a section for your own notes. You can also please it with kitchen utensils, for example, baking dishes or potholders. If your budget allows, you can even purchase a food processor, a toaster, a juicer or a meat grinder.
• For needlewoman a book with a set for knitting (knitting needles, hooks) is suitable.
• If a retired woman has houseplants at home, you can give her care products for them. Or choose a beautiful vibrant flower.
• The samovar will become an original present for an employee who has a large family. What could be more comfortable than drinking delicious tea from a beautiful expensive samovar with your children and grandchildren!
• If an employee has not yet decided on retirement classes, then the team can give her ideas, giving, for example, a subscription to cooking courses or artistic modeling. The main thing is to try something new, and the only way you can find yourself an interesting lesson.

For a man who is about to retire, the following gifts will do.

• Fisherman you will like fishing accessories, for example, fishing rods, a special suit, a backpack, bite alarms, sets for winter fishing. If the budget allows, you can even give a boat.
• For summer residents garden tools, such as decorative fountains, an artificial pond or plaster figures, are suitable. A hammock (even a double one) will be an excellent gift, only you need to choose from handmade models with which there will be no problems during installation. So a colleague will be able to relax in his garden, relax, and even sleep in between the summer cottages. If the budget allows, you can even please a fellow pensioner with a garden swing. The main thing is that the material is of high quality, otherwise there is a risk of injury. The inner child of a former employee will jump with delight from such a gift.
• For those who prefer intellectual relaxation, You can present board games - from chess to backgammon or dominoes.
• No lover of quality alcohol will refuse a barrel for making domestic wines. Such a gift will not only look solid, but also preserve the taste of wine.

It often happens that a retiring person wants to leave gifts to his colleagues in the shop from himself. Several options would be appropriate here.

• Mugs This modest and sweet present will never lose its relevance. You can print the names of employees or their photographs on the circles, or you can pick up dishes with symbolic inscriptions or pictures that are suitable individually for each member of the team.
• Stationery. This is always the right gift in any company. In addition, the stores now have a huge selection of various pens or notebooks with an interesting design.
• Coloring antistress. The right thing at work. They are sold in bookstores. You can accompany these gifts with some memorable inscriptions for each employee.
• Another option is to organize a farewell buffet with former colleagues. Set the table and have a good time chatting.

He will feel like an important member of the team and will remember in his memory all the best moments spent together with now former colleagues.

See how to make a gift with your own hands in the video below.