When a coworker retires, it’s customary to organize a farewell party. This event allows each member of the company to offer a unique gift, a precious souvenir of their years spent within the company.
But what gift should you choose for a retirement? The question can be complex. Here are some gift ideas for a future retiree.
Why offer a personalized retirement gift?
Are you unsure about what gift to give to your soon-to-retire coworker? Your hesitation is legitimate because the leaving party is a memorable event.
Your gift should therefore have a certain symbolic dimension. A personalized gift is therefore perfectly suited to this event, which is often imbued with a lot of emotion and a strong dose of melancholy. This is yet another reason to offer a humorous gift to your colleague, to put a smile back on their face, or even make them laugh out loud.
Many small personalized gifts are also sure to please, such as a mug or cup with the name of the future retiree, and a key ring or ballpoint pen to engrave.
A little more personal and just as effective, a personalized bathrobe makes a very nice gift for a man, while a personalized bathrobe is a perfect gift for a woman.
To celebrate a colleague’s retirement, you can also offer them a portrait, specially created for the occasion, on which you can write a powerful and moving message. Photo souvenirs can take many forms; from a personalized clock to a photo on canvas, including a photo lighter… you’re spoiled for choice!
What leaving gift should you give to a future retiree if there is a joint pot?
When the gift is offered by a group of work colleagues, a joint pot can be organized to offer a larger gift to the future retiree.
Traditionally, a bottle of wine is offered upon retirement. But when several people are participating, the gift can be complemented with other ideas to create a true tasting package. Add a sommelier box and a vintage wine cellar, engraved with a message shared by all participants. To offer the perfect gift to the future retiree, also add a sommelier corkscrew and a personalized bottle opener to your package.
In the same vein, offer the future retiree an engraved glass, chosen according to their preferences, to be sure to please them. Depending on their tastes, opt instead for one or more whiskey, beer, wine, or pastis glasses.
To delight a foodie colleague, give them a more personal gift, such as a flocked kitchen apron, a guillotine, and a sausage cellar. A great retirement gift idea that can be complemented with a beautiful engraved knife and a cutting board, for a gift that’s both unusual and unique.
