Sadly, your friend is leaving the office. Even though your best bud is moving on, you want to wish them well on their last day in the office. You both have been friends for a long time from sharing lunches to assignments and bonding over those morning lattes. You’ve both faced ups, and downs and the upcoming day may leave you both feeling a sense of loss. But everyone has to move on, even your best workmates. I know it will be rough, but you can make the most of your friend’s day by following these ten tips:
Present a Gift
It’s one of the best ways to honor a friend’s last day. As we all know, giving your friend a present would add levity to an otherwise unhappy occasion. You can choose a variety of retirement gifts for men that suits your best friend most, i.e. a watch, a purse, or even perfume.
Share a Note on LinkedIn
Because you know your coworker quite well, writing a note on your friend’s LinkedIn profile would naturally boost their morale. Additionally, your thoughtful comments will aide them as they search for future opportunities from prospective employers. Write about how well they managed deadlines and delegated tasks to other team members. You can also share how much of an asset they were and how their job performance benefitted the company. End your post with heartfelt sentiment and wish them well on their future endeavors.
Give Personal Goodbyes
Saying goodbyes are never easy. However, make it easier on your friend by paying them a compliment with a sincere, positive speech. Once finished, thank your friend for everything.
Organize a Lunch
Plan a special lunch on your friend’s last day and invite fellow coworkers to share in the celebration. It provides everyone with the opportunity to say goodbye and have a memorable last meal together. Arrange the lunch at a convenient time so the majority of the staff can attend.
Write a Farewell Email
Write an email to your friend that says goodbye and thank you. Share what you will miss about your friend related to work and how you enjoyed his/her professional company.
Help Prepare them for the Exit Interview
Some businesses conduct an exit interview when an employee leaves a company. So, help prepare your friend for this upcoming meeting. Tell them they need to be frank with their responses and be prepared to receive feedback from the employer. Practice with your friend and be sure they don’t forget to share their feelings about their experience and what they’ve learned most from their most recent position.
Bring a Cake
Commemorate your friend’s day by baking or ordering a cake. You can customize it with their photo or decorate it with their favorite colors. Many bakeries can even pipe on special or personalized messages. Either way, your friend will cherish this personal moment.
Create a Handmade Card
You have shared countless hours and memories with your friend. Honor your friendship by creating a card filled with these happy moments. It’s easy to find card making ideas online, and there’s no doubt you’ll find one that encompasses your time working together..
Arrange a Farewell Party
If it is not possible for you to arrange lunch, plan a small office party or an after-hours farewell instead. Decorate the space with vibrant colors and feature some of your friend’s favorite food items.
Make a Video
You can make a video of all the memories you have spent with your friend. Because it might get too emotional for them, try to include some fun stuff in the video as well. The video should also include your favorite music. You can even play the video at the lunch or farewell party.
Pinstripe Magazine Staff
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