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Their line manager makes sure the card goes round for everyone to sign, and spends what cash gets put in the envelope on something they'll appreciate. If anyone

Their line manager makes sure the card goes round for everyone to sign, and spends what cash gets put in the envelope on something they'll appreciate. If anyone missed the internal eMail about this person leaving, now they definitely know. People get told a few hours ahead (internal eMail) where the short presentation is. Line manager says a few words, hands over card and present. If they've been there quite a while, someone bigger than the line manager may also say some words. Leaver says a few words, everyone claps. Leaver says when they will be in the pub (repeated in leaver's final internal eMail to the department) and leaver buys the first drink for everyone who turns up. That's how it's been in every company I've left. It's pretty much the UK standard. It's near perfect; everyone knows exactly what's expected and how it will work. No uncertainty, no mistakes, opportunity to chuck in a few pounds or not.

kasey_junk 9y ago
So much this. The one thing I wonder about is as our teams get more remote how do we do this.
dmacedo 9y ago
Indeed! This is perfectly familiar; I've moved to London in 2014 (already within engineering management) and very easily learned the ropes on this one. Each company does have it's (good) bits extra here and there in recognition of dedication and accomplishments (as much as gaffes and celebrate failures/lessons learned). For remote workers we actually ship farewell card with quick turn-around, on company mail, to ensure everyone can get a few nice words in writing. Cheers :)
lgas 9y ago
We don't have lines or line managers, so I guess we'll have to figure something else out.
Andrenid 9y ago
Exactly how my voluntary departure went from 2 major Sydney (AU) companies. Except at one the pub-lunch-with-drinks was paid for by CEO (although he didn't come personally).

kasey_junk 9y ago

So much this. The one thing I wonder about is as our teams get more remote how do we do this.

dmacedo 9y ago

Indeed! This is perfectly familiar; I've moved to London in 2014 (already within engineering management) and very easily learned the ropes on this one. Each company does have it's (good) bits extra here and there in recognition of dedication and accomplishments (as much as gaffes and celebrate failures/lessons learned). For remote workers we actually ship farewell card with quick turn-around, on company mail, to ensure everyone can get a few nice words in writing. Cheers :)

lgas 9y ago

We don't have lines or line managers, so I guess we'll have to figure something else out.

Andrenid 9y ago

Exactly how my voluntary departure went from 2 major Sydney (AU) companies. Except at one the pub-lunch-with-drinks was paid for by CEO (although he didn't come personally).