Gift for Colleague's Retirement

A retirement message doesn't have to be long but it should come from the heart. Start by thinking about what this person meant to you or to your team. Maybe they were the one who brought calm during chaos, always had a stash of emergency chocolate in their drawer, or simply made mornings brighter with a kind word or contagious laugh.

Tailor your message based on your relationship. Were they your mentor, your lunch buddy, or the one who could always fix the printer when IT was unavailable? Referencing specific memories or shared moments makes your message stand out and shows you truly valued them. If you’re still doubting what to write, here are some key points that you should include:

• Acknowledge the milestone that retirement is. Congratulate them on this big life event and recognise the years of hard work behind it.
• Highlight what they brought to the team like their expertise, responsibility or mention a big successful project
• Tell them what will be missed like their guidance, positivity or their sense of humor
• Look towards the future by wishing them joy, family time, exciting travel plans or happy gardening

Looking for a gift that pairs well with your goodbye note? These five favourites are ideal for celebrating a well-earned retirement.

Mini photo book with quotes
A compact yet meaningful keepsake filled with inspiring quotes, memories, or messages from the team. It’s a small gesture with a big emotional impact, perfect for slipping into the gift box or handing over with your card.

Custom travel mug
Perfect for colleagues planning to fill their retirement with travel and outings. Personalise it with their name or a funny quote and keep their coffee warm and their heart filled with joy.

Relaxation gift box
The ultimate gift of “me time.” Packed with cosy, calming treats like soaps, candles, and self-care goodies. It’s a ready-made retirement moment in a box. An ideal gift to allow your colleague to de-stress and let the workload slip away. Ready to enter retirement with a fresh start.

Personalised towel
A unique and playful choice for the active colleagues among us. Perfect for when they love going on hours-long walks, bike rides or swimming. Or for those planning to spend a lot of time on the Spanish beaches. Personalise the towel with their name, photo, or a fun message so you will always be close, even when they’re off exploring new places.

Custom map poster
Saying goodbye to a place where you spent years day in day out with great people can be hard. Celebrate that place by capturing it with a map poster. A minimalistic gift with a grand gesture and 100% personal when paired with a caption like “Where it all began.”