Farewell parties are usually not thrown by employers (these days). I have come across an instance where the MD threw a party bidding farewell to an employee on his last day of service by taking the concerned department out for lunch.
That's about it!
From United States, San Diego
2That's about it!
From United States, San Diego
Hi All,
We have faced this issue some time back and decided the following.
NO farewell party to the people who have resigned and getting relieved from the company
Farewell party to the person, who are retiring from the company, irrespective of their period of association or rank, Cash reward/ Item of employee choide up to a limit and departmental get-together expenses paid by the company.
Generally in any other case, the group can organise the party by contribution as they share a personal relationship.
Thanks
Pankaj Patodi
From India, New Delhi
We have faced this issue some time back and decided the following.
NO farewell party to the people who have resigned and getting relieved from the company
Farewell party to the person, who are retiring from the company, irrespective of their period of association or rank, Cash reward/ Item of employee choide up to a limit and departmental get-together expenses paid by the company.
Generally in any other case, the group can organise the party by contribution as they share a personal relationship.
Thanks
Pankaj Patodi
From India, New Delhi
Bhavna,
We had this farewell party organised in our company for two personnel who were with us for the complete duration of a major project. It is a certain morale booster to have this party. We also got the senior project manager to give a few words to the two employees.
It is really a wonderful opportunity to bury all the misgivings we have with the employee and also ensure that you will have friends in the industry who may at some later date may come back to work for your or refer others.
This is an excellent trend as it will increase the morale in the organisation and also give the employees who are in the company a feeling of security.
I think you should start this and make it a habit. Parties need not be lavish just some tea/coffee with some snacks will also do. You can make this party an informal one.
Regards
Praveen
From India
We had this farewell party organised in our company for two personnel who were with us for the complete duration of a major project. It is a certain morale booster to have this party. We also got the senior project manager to give a few words to the two employees.
It is really a wonderful opportunity to bury all the misgivings we have with the employee and also ensure that you will have friends in the industry who may at some later date may come back to work for your or refer others.
This is an excellent trend as it will increase the morale in the organisation and also give the employees who are in the company a feeling of security.
I think you should start this and make it a habit. Parties need not be lavish just some tea/coffee with some snacks will also do. You can make this party an informal one.
Regards
Praveen
From India
Thank you Dixit, Pankaj & Praveen for your comments on this..
It can be done that employees getting retired can be given parties......and those you resign the company cannot but individuals can always get togather and give the party....
Thank you all
Bhavna
From India, Vadodara
It can be done that employees getting retired can be given parties......and those you resign the company cannot but individuals can always get togather and give the party....
Thank you all
Bhavna
From India, Vadodara
Hi,
There is no reason to think so much over this topic. As this is a natural process that if some one new comes in the family then that is ejoyable and when someone left then it is also.
All this makes moment lighter and give us (company ) a chance to say thanks for his/her contribution whether big or small it is..
This also cosidered a good HR practise...
Well there is no written policy over this depends upon the family and culture.
Thanks
vivek
From India
There is no reason to think so much over this topic. As this is a natural process that if some one new comes in the family then that is ejoyable and when someone left then it is also.
All this makes moment lighter and give us (company ) a chance to say thanks for his/her contribution whether big or small it is..
This also cosidered a good HR practise...
Well there is no written policy over this depends upon the family and culture.
Thanks
vivek
From India
Hi Bhavna,
Have read everybody point of views.
According to rules therez not on paper that the employee who is leaving the Company or Organization should get farewell.
My saying is that the employee who has worked with the Co. from last 5 years, 10 years etc. should get farewell. Actually their going to other co. or getting married is our best wishes to them.
Its a small get together for all of them.
In my company two of the employees have left the job because of better opportunity. By contributing we have given them a farewell. Whether you wish or not.
FAREWELL SHOULD BE THERE.... :)
Regards,
Swati
From India, Surat
Have read everybody point of views.
According to rules therez not on paper that the employee who is leaving the Company or Organization should get farewell.
My saying is that the employee who has worked with the Co. from last 5 years, 10 years etc. should get farewell. Actually their going to other co. or getting married is our best wishes to them.
Its a small get together for all of them.
In my company two of the employees have left the job because of better opportunity. By contributing we have given them a farewell. Whether you wish or not.
FAREWELL SHOULD BE THERE.... :)
Regards,
Swati
From India, Surat
Hi Bhavana,
In my opinion we have to give the farewel to the left employees, other wise employee will not carry a right opinion about the company.
But how to do, what should be the forum etc., depends upon the size of the company and policy's
Idealy Department HOD should call for farewell on the last day of his/her working and speak about his contribution etc., and give him a gift (with company logo) appreciating his/her service in the company
Regards
Sidhu
In my opinion we have to give the farewel to the left employees, other wise employee will not carry a right opinion about the company.
But how to do, what should be the forum etc., depends upon the size of the company and policy's
Idealy Department HOD should call for farewell on the last day of his/her working and speak about his contribution etc., and give him a gift (with company logo) appreciating his/her service in the company
Regards
Sidhu
Dear Friends,
Let me put this across in the HR point of view.
By not giving a farewell gives raise in the minds of good, talented, target oriented employees that "how hard they work, company will not recognize, it always thinks a better replacement always available in the market," which will inturn lead to just sticking on to the targets. Innovative desires to improve working atmosphere is nailed down. Company will be a place of marking debits and credits and no point of talking about mutual welfare. As a result, people will leave the company without giving notice, not enough time to find a suitable replacement, attrition problem, etc.,
Giving a farewell: Keeps the employees feel that they are relived with dignity. This will also helps people leaving the company are relived properly by giving notice, will help to find a suitable replacement with a comfortable time limit.
Well in your case the possiblity of the employee rejoining the concern back after marriage at some point of time is also possible, which again is an advantage to the company for it gets a hires a person who is familiar with the policy and procedure.
DO GO FOR A FAREWELL.
Regards,
Battacharya
Let me put this across in the HR point of view.
By not giving a farewell gives raise in the minds of good, talented, target oriented employees that "how hard they work, company will not recognize, it always thinks a better replacement always available in the market," which will inturn lead to just sticking on to the targets. Innovative desires to improve working atmosphere is nailed down. Company will be a place of marking debits and credits and no point of talking about mutual welfare. As a result, people will leave the company without giving notice, not enough time to find a suitable replacement, attrition problem, etc.,
Giving a farewell: Keeps the employees feel that they are relived with dignity. This will also helps people leaving the company are relived properly by giving notice, will help to find a suitable replacement with a comfortable time limit.
Well in your case the possiblity of the employee rejoining the concern back after marriage at some point of time is also possible, which again is an advantage to the company for it gets a hires a person who is familiar with the policy and procedure.
DO GO FOR A FAREWELL.
Regards,
Battacharya
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