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Please note: the New Hire and Anniversary Swag links are provided specifically for the redemption of preselected items. These items are not eligible for exchange or conversion to swag shop credit.
If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding New Hire or Anniversary Swag, please don't hesitate to reach out to the People Operations team via[HelpLab](https://helplab.gitlab.systems/esc?id=emp_taxonomy_topic&topic_id=4c1e3345478c069067429ee0026d43dc).
If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding New Hire or Anniversary Swag, please don't hesitate to reach out to the People Operations team through[HelpLab](https://helplab.gitlab.systems/esc?id=emp_taxonomy_topic&topic_id=4c1e3345478c069067429ee0026d43dc).
### Team Member Birthdays
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Retirement marks the end of decades of working life and is a significant life event. Celebrating a team member's retirement is an opportunity to acknowledge their career and express appreciation for their contributions. You may organize a virtual farewell gathering or [an E-Card](#sending-an-e-card) where team members can share memories and express best wishes as they embark on this new chapter.
People Managers are encouraged to provide an appropriate gift for this significant life event within the limitations of our **[Global Travel and Expense Policy](/handbook/finance/expenses/#team-member-significant-life-events-and-team-member-gifts)**.
### Team Member Gifts and Flowers
For questions on our policy and how to submit your Team Member Gift and Flower expenses, including which categories to use in Navan, please refer to the [Global Travel and Expenses handbook page](/handbook/finance/expenses/).
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### Sending an E-Card
Another nice way to celebrate someone, express your appreciation or show support to a team member is by creating an e-card and having team members sign the card via DocuSign. Have fun with this, get creative when making the card using google docs, google slides or a program of your choice.
An example can be found [here](https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:6034eed9-38e3-440e-bf5a-297905e13f06).
Another nice way to celebrate someone, express your appreciation or show support to a team member is by creating an e-card and having team members sign the card with DocuSign. Have fun with this, get creative when making the card using google docs, google slides or a program of your choice.
An example can be found in this [sample e-card template](https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:6034eed9-38e3-440e-bf5a-297905e13f06).
