Considering how many hours we spend at work, it’s no wonder our coworkers start to feel more like family. This is why it can be quite difficult to say goodbye when somebody you love working with chooses to retire. Apart from a meaningful send off, it’s also a good idea to spoil your beloved coworker with a special gift.
Since you might not know all of their needs or preferences, shopping for the right gift is most likely quite difficult. The good news is that gift hampers make excellent gifts for any recipient and they are available in every shape and size too!
Start by considering your budget and if you are planning on buying individual gifts or if you and other employees are going to chip in to buy a more impressive group gift. Sometimes, the latter is the best option since everyone has a different budget but we all want our coworker to feel special.
Now, depending on how well you know your coworker, you might need to take the time to find out what they like. For example, if they enjoy red wine or white. Perhaps they prefer whisky or maybe they don’t drink alcohol at all. Sweet and chocolate hampers are great or those with a sweet tooth while themed hampers, like gardening hampers, are designed according to a specific interest or hobby.
Remember, there are a number of great gift hampers that include delicious treats as well as items that can be reused. For example, if you send a picnic hamper, it will include a picnic basket along with various picnic snacks and possibly even a set of cutlery and crockery!
If you would like to add something personal to the gift, you could also have a watch or pen engraved with their name and the number of years that they worked at the company. This gift can be worn or used over and over again so that they will not forget the wonderful working relationships that developed over the years.