Resignations have been a hot topic this week with over 50 Cabinet ministers and aides quitting their jobs, before Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the nation he too was quitting. And many politicians shared their resignation letters on social media, announcing their departure.
In fact, data from Google suggests that searches for "resignation template UK" are up by 22% year-on-year, receiving around 14,800 monthly searches as employees try to break the news to their bosses. Well, luckily for some, Funky Pigeon has now released a new range of resignation cards.
The new 23-card collection contains all of the information needed on a resignation letter, such as your boss's name and your last working day. The message inside reads:
"Dear [Boss’s name],
Please accept this card as a formal resignation from my position as [job title] at [company name]. In accordance with the period of notice agreed in my employment contract, my last working day will be [date].
I would like to take this chance to thank you for all the opportunities presented to me during my time at [company name], however, in the best interest of my career, I feel it is time to move on.
Kind regards,
[Your name]"
Kate Escott, head of product at Funky Pigeon said: “Quitting your job is something that induces anxiety in many of us, even if you are leaving on great terms it isn’t an easy task. By sending a resignation card you are able to soften the blow and perhaps even put a smile on your boss' face before dropping the news that you are leaving.
“And for those that aren’t leaving amicably, it will certainly leave an impression on the recipient and hopefully add some joy along with the relief of leaving a job that you weren’t entirely happy with.”
George Miller, Employment Law Specialist at Richard Nelson LLP, said: “There’s nothing to stop you from resigning via a card. Some employers might appreciate making light of the situation, but of course take your relationship with your boss into consideration before doing so. In regards to the legalities, you only need to be clear that you are ending your employment and give the date on which your employment is ending. Don’t be vague and say something like you ‘intend to resign’ as this is too uncertain."
"When it comes to the format of your resignation, your contract may say that any notice of resignation should be given in writing – and if it does, you should resign in this way, meaning a card would be sufficient. If your contract does not say anything about how you should resign you can do it in any way you like, including verbally, by text or even video message. However, if you resign verbally, it’s usually a good idea to confirm your resignation in writing anyway to avoid any disputes.”
Cards start at just £1.99 and can be sent first class, see the full range here.
