Writing Farewell Messages

[Pages:2]Writing Farewell Messages

As well as welcoming new staff it may also be necessary to say goodbye to departing staff. The message will be written to all staff, yet with a focus on the person leaving.

Below is the standard format for a goodbye message along with some sample phrases for each step.

Paragraph 1 ? Purpose Statement

As you may already know, Raymond will sadly be leaving us at the end of the month.

As some of you may already be aware, Jackie will be retiring at the end of this month.

I am writing to inform you that Denise will sadly be leaving us at the end of the month.

Paragraph 2 ? Thank the departing staff for their effort during their time in the role

I would like to take this opportunity to thank James for all the hard work he has done over the past 6 years.

Jennifer has always been a valued member of the team and all her hard work has been very much appreciated.

We will miss you greatly.

Paragraph 3 ? Hope for the future

I wish you all the best in your future career. (On behalf of the team), I would like to wish you the best of luck in your future

career. We would like to wish you a healthy and enjoyable retirement.

Paragraph 4 ? Closing Statement

Thank you and I hope you will stay in touch with us in future. Please stay in touch. All the best

Sample E-mail

Dear All As some of you may already be aware, Jackie will be retiring at the end of this month. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for all the hard work, loyalty and dedication she has shown over the past 20 years. We will miss you greatly. On behalf of the team, I would like to wish you a healthy and enjoyable retirement. Please stay in touch. All the best

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