A communication sent to colleagues upon departing a company. It typically expresses gratitude, provides contact information, and offers well wishes for the future. For example, an employee leaving a marketing firm might send a message to the team acknowledging shared successes and including a personal email address for continued connection.
These messages foster positive professional relationships even after separation from employment. Such communications maintain networks, reflect positively on the departing individual, and can contribute to goodwill between the employee and former employer. Historically, these messages were less common, but the increase in remote work and emphasis on professional networking have made them standard practice.