Saying goodbye to a dedicated colleague is bittersweet, but you can make this special occasion a memorable one by choosing the perfect farewell gift. Personalized gifts are a great way to show deep appreciation to a departing member of your team, and you can pick out something meaningful while staying within your budget. A personalized gift allows you to express sincere farewells in a way that connects with the recipient. Check out these creative ideas for memorable parting gifts.
Unique Wall Plaque
There is something to be said for special messages which are etched into hard surfaces to create plaques that are noticeable and distinctive. Immortalizing the workplace achievements of dedicated employees in the form of a permanent wall plaque is a wonderful way to honor a special team member. Engraved gifts such as acrylic engraved wall signs are simple to create; all you need to do is come up with a short sentiment that resonates with the employee receiving the plaque.
Employee names are often etched on small acrylic signs that sit on desktops, but to create a gift plaque you should opt for a larger sign that provides plenty of room for a name and words of appreciation. The process of creating the plaque begins with an easy-to-use online editor. Select options such as size, font style, background color and adhesive backing, which allows gift recipients to display their plaques anywhere they choose. Instead of a plain color background, upload an image of your choice to give the plaque added personality.
Workplace Memories Scrapbook
Scrapbooks are often associated with family memories, but they also make wonderfully-touching going away gifts for workers who are irreplaceable. Putting together a scrapbook filled with workplace memories calls for a team of two or more co-workers who are trusted with gathering all the materials to fill the farewell book. This is a top-secret project, so scrapbook creation should involve employees who won't accidentally spill the beans to the intended recipient.
A planning session is necessary to decide what to put into the workplace memories scrapbook. All content should be work-related. Good content ideas include photos, personalized notes, humorous inside jokes, memorable stories involving the employee, and even poems. As long as it's tasteful, the sky's the limit. Items that tap into the well-known habits of the employee are always good for a few laughs. Use stick-on letters and numbers, and try out some stenciling templates to add extra decorative touches to each page.
Good Service Award
Awards are given to people who have proven time and again their ability to step up to the plate and contribute outstanding work, despite sometimes stressful situations. Pull out all the stops for these employees by giving them a special achievement award. Most dedicated employees appreciate being recognized for their years of service to the company. However, they usually don't expect to receive an actual award for their deeds. Their humbleness is what makes giving them a special award such a gratifying experience. These are people who have clearly earned the respect of their fellow work colleagues.
The process of selecting an award is a simple one. Choose a ready-made award in a style that suits the employee, customize it with any text, add your company logo, and you're done. It's customary to say a few glowing words about the employee before handing over the award so you’ll want to put some thought into that as well.
Commemorative Certificate
Official company certificates carry an air of distinction that few other gifts provide. Create a certificate of excellence for employees who have proven their worth. This is an easy gift to make, because it doesn't involve any significant graphic design and it doesn't take much time to make it presentable. After adding the employee's name to the certificate, place it inside of a handsome frame suitable for wall display, or choose a certificate holder with a protective cover.
Make workplace farewells a time of celebration by giving your departing colleagues memorable gifts that express appreciation for their contributions. Personalized farewell gifts are easy to create, and connect with recipients in a truly meaningful way.
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