They're Leaving. You're Jealous. Buy Them Something Good.
Office leaving gifts are an art form. You need something that says "we'll miss you" but also "we're not spending more than a tenner each on this whip-round." It's a fine balance, and our sellers nail it every time.
The Group Card
First things first — the card. This is the centrepiece. The thing everyone signs with increasingly creative messages as the card makes its way around the office like a game of pass the parcel, except with more swearing.
Picking the Right Level of Rude
Know your audience. If Sharon from accounts is organising the collection, maybe dial it back to a 6 out of 10 on the rudeness scale. If it's the warehouse team? Full send.
The best leaving card is one that makes the recipient laugh-cry at their desk.
Beyond the Card
A card is essential, but pair it with something they can actually use (or display, if they're brave). Desk accessories for the new job, mugs that'll raise eyebrows in the new office, or games for their newfound free time.
- Personalised mugs with inside jokes
- Desk accessories that say "I survived [Company Name]"
- Novelty items they'd never buy themselves
- Gift cards for when you genuinely can't decide
How to Organise the Whip-Round
The politics of office gift collections could fill an entire separate blog post. But the short version: set a clear budget, use a collection app, don't judge anyone who can't contribute, and for the love of all that is holy, don't send the reminder email more than twice.
