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Connecting with your coworkers on their birthdays is a great way to make them feel appreciated and build your bond with them. No matter if you’re friends with your coworkers or not, the birthday messages you give them in the workplace still have to be appropriate and professional. Whether you’re trying to strike a simple, heartfelt, or funny tone, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for tons of example messages in a variety of tones that are safe to send during work.
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- Don’t feel pressured into getting gifts for your coworkers if you’re not close with them. [6] X Research sourceThanks
- Always ask your coworker if they’re comfortable with a birthday celebration or card before arranging for a cake or party. [7] X Research sourceThanks
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- Try to find out your coworker's hobbies through casual conversation, and get them a gift that relates to it. That way, you can guarantee that they'll use your gift.
- Chat with your other coworkers to see if they want to pool money together for a joint gift.
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Warnings
- Make sure any messages you share in the workplace are appropriate to your company’s culture. If you think someone would feel unsafe or disrespected by your message, avoid saying it. [8] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://partiesmadepersonal.com/birthday-wishes-for-coworker/
- ↑ https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/a42355207/what-to-write-birthday-card/
- ↑ https://partiesmadepersonal.com/birthday-wishes-for-coworker/
- ↑ https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/a42355207/what-to-write-birthday-card/
- ↑ https://partiesmadepersonal.com/birthday-wishes-for-coworker/
- ↑ https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/workplace-birthdays.aspx
- ↑ https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/workplace-birthdays.aspx
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/setting-boundaries-at-work/
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