FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL
Gift ideas for a colleague
Thoughtful ideas for a colleague. Free to use, share or make your own.
- A card signed by the whole team Collect a note from everyone they worked with, not just you.
- A photo book of team memories Compile photos from meetings, outings and small wins together.
- A note on what you learned Be specific about a skill or habit you picked up from them.
- A plant for their new desk Something low-maintenance to start their new space with.
- A proper farewell lunch, no rush Plan a relaxed meal instead of a quick office cake moment.
- A recorded video of team well-wishes Ask colleagues to send short clips for a farewell compilation.
- A journal for their next chapter Give them space to plan and reflect as they start something new.
- A comfortable travel mug for commuting Practical for a new commute or a fresh office routine.
- A keepsake of a shared office joke Turn something funny from the office into a lasting memento.
- A book that shaped your own career Pass along something that shaped how you think about work.
- A list of your team's best memories Write down specific moments, not general well wishes.
- A coffee voucher near their new job Cover their usual coffee order for their first weeks somewhere new.
- A desk organiser for their new role Something practical to help them settle in quickly.
- A letter detailing their specific strengths Frame it as a personal tribute, not a formal reference.
- A subscription to something entirely work-unrelated Give them something to enjoy outside of any office.
- A team photo, printed and framed Capture the group as it was before everyone moves on.
- A care package for their first day Fill it with small comforts for a nerve-wracking first morning.
- A dinner or show for the transition Cover a proper evening out to mark this change well.
- A useful tech accessory Pick a good charger or cable set for their new desk setup.
- A donation in their honour Mark their time at the company with a meaningful gesture.
- A recap of their biggest wins here Compile the projects and moments that defined their time here.
- A sturdy work bag Choose a well-made bag for carrying a laptop to a new workplace.
- A thank-you for a hard day Remind them of a moment they helped you through.
- A small toolkit for a home office Useful basics for a new workspace, wherever that ends up.
- A playlist for their next commute Curate songs to soundtrack whatever comes next for them.
- A certificate with a playful inside-joke title Award them a specific, funny title only your team would get.
- An offer to be a reference Let them know you are happy to vouch for them in future job applications.
- A book for where they're headed Choose something useful for their next field or role.
- A quiet coffee with no agenda Skip the group party for one honest one-on-one conversation.
- A guide to their new city If they are relocating, give a good guidebook to the place they are moving to.
Ideas are here to inspire you. Before choosing, please make sure a gift suits the person, your company's gift policy and any local rules.
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