So ensues the usual: card, leaving gift, afterwork drinks ... our thinking heads together to come up with the best farewell messages for colleagues that go beyond 'best of luck for the future' ...

Because there will be a card going ... a meaningful farewell message. Lucky for you, we put our heads together to come up with this list of the best farewell messages for colleagues.

On one hand, it's a sad goodbye to colleagues ... make sure to send them off with a thoughtful gift and greeting card with your heartfelt retirement wishes written inside. To help you bid adieu ...