If there is a female executive out there retiring that deserves some special recognition, there are all kinds of great executive retirement gifts that can commemorate the occasion. With so many great ideas out there from which to choose, it could be tough to narrow it down and pick the perfect gift. To make it easier and choose a gift they will absolutely love, below are six of the most popular female executive retirement gifts to consider.
1. Gift Baskets
There are so many great gift baskets that could be given to a female executive who is retiring. There are several ideas to consider. Among them are spa baskets, wine baskets and home gardening baskets. If she likes to read, a basket full of popular books would be great.
Gift baskets can contain food and cooking supplies, personalized and monogrammed items, and movie baskets loaded with popcorn flavors, assorted candies and gift cards to movie theaters and online movie streaming companies.
2. Photo Collage with Signatures
Another great idea that she will appreciate and treasure for years are framed photo collages from memories shared at work during her career. These colleges will allow her the opportunity to reminisce and enjoy reflecting on her career.
To make a photo collage even more special, turn to her colleagues and ask for their John Hancock. Having colleagues sign the matte in the photo collage will make the gift even more special.
3. Gift Card Book
If you are having a hard time deciding on just one gift or one type of gift, then consider a gift card book. Go to the office supply store and choose a leather business card holder book. Then fill each slot for a business card with some type of gift card.
This idea will be a hit with any woman retiring from the executive sector. Consider adding gift cards at various dollar amounts. Try to grab cards from her favorite retailers. Who would not want gift cards to their favorite clothing shops, coffee house, ice cream parlor and hair salon?
4. Commemorative Jewelry
Commemorative jewelry is a very popular retirement gift, and female executives ending their time at a company will appreciate them. There are so many great commemorative jewelry ideas.
The underside of watches can be engraved with a reference to the time spent at the company. A bracelet could be engraved with a funny work-related reference. Personalized and non-personalized jewelry are both great ideas for gifts to mark such a special occasion.
5. Travel
Travel is another great gift idea for any lady that is retiring from the executive sector. Try to determine some of her dream travel destinations and book some travel vouchers for her to use. Travel gifts can work with small and large budgets.
If not sure of destinations they would enjoy, consider going with widely popular travel ideas. Wineries, beach trips and country mountain retreats are all great ideas to consider as travel gifts.
6. Art
A final and sixth gift to consider is art. Art can be something that a retiring colleague can enjoy in their home for years. Try to find art that speaks to her interests or time spent at the company.
Art ideas to consider range from pieces by local artists or drawings or paintings of the retiring executive. Artist renderings of the company headquarters or the employee’s workspace could also make for memorable, great art.