Effective Guidelines for Farewell Speeches and Employee Appreciation

What should I say while giving a farewell party speech to an employee (a senior and a peer)?

Regards,
Pooja

Hi,

In any farewell speech, the focus must be on the employee who is leaving. Ideally, you must begin with a short introduction as to why the function is organized and then give a brief update on the person. Start with when the person joined, their job profile, their contributions, and possibly touch upon their education and family background.

Next, move on to express your appreciation for their contribution as an employee and a colleague. Refer to some personal qualities of the person that were much appreciated by all. Highlight a few aspects of the person that were unknown to others, for example, if the person is a good painter or has a passion for social work.

Conclude with warm appreciation for the person's contributions, the influence on the functional area in particular and the company in general, and why the company and colleagues will miss them. Wish the person all success and invite the most senior person or a very close associate to offer a token of appreciation and love from all.

You can modify the above to meet your specific requirements.

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Regards

Hi Pooja,

Kindly go through the sample.

SAMPLE RETIREMENT SPEECH TO BE GIVEN TO A RETIRING EXECUTIVE

Welcome, everyone, to this very special occasion. And a bittersweet occasion it is.

It’s very sad to be saying goodbye to A.N. Other. But — at the same time — we know that he leaves us in good shape and — going now — he's got the chance to enjoy all that hard-earned pension before the Chancellor gets his hands on it! I am sure that the rest of us who have to work into our eighties will have plenty of time to mull this over.

Ever since he joined us all those years ago — how many is it? 22, 23? A.N. Other has been a pillar in this particular community/company. Or perhaps I should say a rock — since it was he who helped build the very foundations that have made this firm such a success. And who but A.N. Other would have had the fortitude to deal with the slings and arrows that have assailed us? Not just the economic and industrial issues, but all those moves, the introduction of the vehicle fleet, all that IT stuff. He puts his success down to Mrs. Morris's fortifying tea and cakes, but I think we all know that it stemmed from his utter commitment to our work and to our people. He has indeed been part of the lifeblood of this company!

This organization will be a much emptier place without him, but it will be an honor to take up the baton as his successor, and I promise to try and live up to his extraordinarily high standards.

Although we are saying goodbye to A.N. Other, this will not be the last we see of him. After all, he's only retiring, not dying or joining a Trappist community. He has already agreed to join us at the next golfing day, and I am sure that we will be turning to him for words of wisdom. And I know you all look forward to hearing about all his holiday exploits when he and (name of partner) return from (name of exotic place)!

On a final note, A.N. Other, I would like to wish you all the very best on behalf of all of us. We really hope you have a wonderful trip to wherever! Good luck, and let us all now raise our glasses to "A.N. Other's new life of Reilly"!

If any help you can contact me at rushikeshthanedar@yahoo.com

Thanks & Regards

Rushikesh Thanedar

The last time I gave a farewell speech in my company, it was for an old employee who had to suddenly leave us because of the management decision to sack him only because he is slow and does not respond to situations fast.

Can anyone help me as to what to say under this situation? I want to speak well about him, but everyone already knows the actual reason why he is leaving. So please guide me as to what to do?

Hi Pooja,

I want a speech for a farewell party for an employee who is being transferred within the same group. The farewell party will include both junior and senior employees.

Please advise.

Regards,
Manoj

Pooja Ji,

I am waiting for the required material for the speech. Do you know the speech for a transfer case farewell party?

OK.

Dear Manoj,

For 9 years, you have been a trusted and valued employee of Green Bros. Ceramics. Without your work, we would not have become as large as we are today. You are a truly valued member of the "Green Team". While we will certainly be at a loss without your customer service skills, I do hope you enjoy your early retirement.

Try this, do modifications.

Rgds,
Pooja

Thank you to all members for your views.

Let us not be artificial in organizing a farewell function for an outgoing employee. Be sincere and natural in our responses on this solemn occasion. Ideally, when bidding farewell, the employee's family members should also be invited. Provide transportation to take the employee and their family members to the function venue and back to their residence. Have a Hi-Tea arranged at the end of the function.

Thank you,
Dr. Sureshkumar