How to Organize a Colleague's Farewell Party
A party is one way to bid farewell to a coworker when he is approaching his last day in your office. A party is a good option when someone who is leaving has lots of friends in the office. Before planning the party, make sure that the idea is well received both by the other people who work in the business and the person who is leaving.
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Speak with the other people who work in the office to get some input on the party. It can be awkward to throw a farewell party when many of the people in the office don't want to attend.
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Choose a location for the party. If you have a space in the office where you can throw a party, do it there. Otherwise, throw the party in a nearby restaurant or bar. If the group will be large, you will likely need to reserve a space.
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Set a budget for the party. Many businesses have funds set aside for farewell parties. If the company is not going to contribute money, you will likely need to pool funds from people who work in the office. The budget will determine the type of party that you are able to throw.
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Choose a theme for the party and plan the decorations and food. For example, you could throw a Mexican fiesta and decorate with sombreros, fake cacti and piñatas. Serve traditional Mexican foods, such as quesadillas and have a taco bar. Another idea is to throw a traditional cocktail party with mixed drinks and appetizers.
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Set the date for the party and send and e-mail to people in the office to let them know about it. As the date approaches, send a reminder e-mail.
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Work with some of your colleagues to choose a farewell gift for your departing colleague. A simple idea is to choose a gift card to a restaurant or a business that can help with your friend's move.
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Make sure that the decorations and the food ordered on the day of the party.
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Tips & Warnings
Everything about the event should be voluntary at all times and in all ways.
If it's at work, clean up after yourself, for crying out loud.
Save the lap dancers or male strippers for another time. Regardless of where the farewell is held, it's still a business event.
