Retirement Gifts
Choosing the right retirement gift for an employee can be daunting, especially if they have worked for your company for a long time. The gift must be something they will treasure and remind them of the time they spend with your company.
Choosing the perfect retirement gift
Travel vouchers have quickly become the number 1 desired present. They allow the recipient to enjoy a holiday of their choosing at their leisure. Lots of people plan to travel once they retire so travel vouchers go down well. Generally speaking, any present that relates to a hobby or sport is a good idea but sometimes a specific gift voucher can be the best idea. If the person you are buying for is a keen gardener they might already have all the tools they need but would be able to buy plants and shrubs with a National Garden gift voucher.
Make sure you ask the person who is leaving work what they are planning to do with their spare time. If they are going to do up their house then B&Q or DIY vouchers may be a good choice but if they don't have any plans to do this then another gift might be more appropriate. Thinking about what you would like as a retirement gift can be a good starting point but ultimately you need to speak to the person who is leaving themselves without raising their suspicions and to their closest friends at work.
Personal touches can make all the difference so if you select a photo frame make sure you choose an memorable photo to go in it. Engraved items are also popular retirement and recognition gifts.
Top 5 Retirement gifts for women
Flowers are a must when presenting gifts to women, but flowers alone are not enough for a retirement gift. Here are some gift ideas:
- Holiday vouchers
- Spa vouchers
- Gardening equipment or National Garden Gift vouchers
- Luxury hamper
- Silver photo frame
Top 5 Retirement gifts for men
For men it is nice if a bottle of champagne can be given when presenting the gifts.
- Holiday vouchers
- Golfing themed presents (golfing vouchers, equipment, Putt 'n' return)
- Case of New World Wine or wine tasting experience.
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- Pen
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