{"id":13621,"date":"2023-04-10T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T08:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=13621"},"modified":"2024-12-18T12:24:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T12:24:22","slug":"birthday-messages-for-colleagues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/birthday-messages-for-colleagues\/","title":{"rendered":"40 birthday messages for colleagues and bosses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birthdays are a cause for celebration, and when we\u2019re spending hours a day with our colleagues, it\u2019s definitely worth sending them a little card on their special day. So, whatever sort of working relationship you have with your coworker, we\u2019re here to help you wish them a huge happy birthday!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From saying happy birthday to an office bestie, to coworkers you\u2019re not super close to or even your boss, we\u2019ve come up with all sorts of birthday message ideas suitable to send to those you work with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into our birthday wishes for colleagues, you\u2019ll need to pick out the perfect <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to jot your message inside. From hilarious illustrations to designs featuring more simple messaging, browse a selection of our faves below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"blogpost-card-slider\"><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6275230f445b6a000181696f\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6275230f445b6a000181696f\/6275230f445b6a000181696f_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"How to Write Someone\u2019s Name Funny Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/61f270f30b0ca600014dcac8\/61f270f30b0ca600014dcac8_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Very British Problems\" \/><p>Very British Problems<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6257e6dd13a3610001182594\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6257e6dd13a3610001182594\/6257e6dd13a3610001182594_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Beautiful Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/58cd6299e4b08a851648a721\/58cd6299e4b08a851648a721_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"Louise Tiler\" \/><p>Louise Tiler<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/623c7ad93eac180001e808e5\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/623c7ad93eac180001e808e5\/623c7ad93eac180001e808e5_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Happy Cupcake Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/60e3ec5422ccd300018dd5db\/60e3ec5422ccd300018dd5db_picture_medium.jpg?version=9\" alt=\"Sophie Crichton\" \/><p>Sophie Crichton<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/623ccf27279aea0001a2b376\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/623ccf27279aea0001a2b376\/623ccf27279aea0001a2b376_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Gov Form Birthday Present Excuses Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/564b1587e4b0be96d0c75408\/564b1587e4b0be96d0c75408_picture_medium.jpg?version=3\" alt=\"Pottsy Prints\" \/><p>Pottsy Prints<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6257e62bb0c421000117d3b9\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6257e62bb0c421000117d3b9\/6257e62bb0c421000117d3b9_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"From the Dog Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/58cd6299e4b08a851648a721\/58cd6299e4b08a851648a721_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"Louise Tiler\" \/><p>Louise Tiler<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/625409f089487b0001123ea6\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/625409f089487b0001123ea6\/625409f089487b0001123ea6_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Squirrel Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/613928ffdc306f0001c75982\/613928ffdc306f0001c75982_picture_medium.jpg?version=14\" alt=\"Kalm Lettering\" \/><p>Kalm Lettering<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6294829b99ca590001cd4cb4\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6294829b99ca590001cd4cb4\/6294829b99ca590001cd4cb4_medium.jpg?version=5\" alt=\"Funny Office US Birthday Card For Friend &#8211; Have a Dwightful Birthday card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/57fd166ce4b04b8d3c64509c\/57fd166ce4b04b8d3c64509c_picture_medium.jpg?version=4\" alt=\"Naughty Nice.\" \/><p>Naughty Nice.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/629e6912b3a96500018a5bd6\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/629e6912b3a96500018a5bd6\/629e6912b3a96500018a5bd6_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Stranger Things Birthday Card &#8211; Enjoy It to the Max! card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5ea3114ca037f70001448ddd\/5ea3114ca037f70001448ddd_picture_medium.jpg?version=5\" alt=\"Emma Blue\" \/><p>Emma Blue<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/625d7eee1dd67b0001cc896d\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/625d7eee1dd67b0001cc896d\/625d7eee1dd67b0001cc896d_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Woofy Birthday Daschund Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5e886426848bd2000186db32\/5e886426848bd2000186db32_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"Childish Ramblings\" \/><p>Childish Ramblings<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6255552e1dd67b0001cc74c3\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6255552e1dd67b0001cc74c3\/6255552e1dd67b0001cc74c3_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Funny Cassette and Pencil Retro Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/564b1587e4b0be96d0c75408\/564b1587e4b0be96d0c75408_picture_medium.jpg?version=3\" alt=\"Pottsy Prints\" \/><p>Pottsy Prints<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/62b09ad09e78da0001d3fae2\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/62b09ad09e78da0001d3fae2\/62b09ad09e78da0001d3fae2_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"I Am on Strike From Celebrating Birthdays Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5af96b7a16630f6f8343c648\/5af96b7a16630f6f8343c648_picture_medium.jpg?version=8\" alt=\"PopDogShop\" \/><p>PopDogShop<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6274f545445b6a000181687e\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6274f545445b6a000181687e\/6274f545445b6a000181687e_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Funny Very British Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/61f270f30b0ca600014dcac8\/61f270f30b0ca600014dcac8_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Very British Problems\" \/><p>Very British Problems<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/62b6319b3e7a0f000183402f\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/62b6319b3e7a0f000183402f\/62b6319b3e7a0f000183402f_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Happy Birthday Decade Old Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/58ced344e4b08a851648bc66\/58ced344e4b08a851648bc66_picture_medium.jpg?version=4\" alt=\"Naomi Park\" \/><p>Naomi Park<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you\u2019re really hoping to treat your colleague on their special day, you can check out our blog on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/gift-ideas-for-coworkers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift ideas for coworkers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to craft the perfect birthday message\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, your colleague\u2019s birthday card is being passed around the office, your mind has gone blank, and you\u2019ve got about two minutes to come up with the perfect message. Not to worry, as we\u2019re here to save the day with some pointers on coworker card etiquette:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Keep things sincere:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we recommend you keep things simple and sincere, perhaps wishing them a great day and a wonderful year ahead!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Be specific:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it\u2019s nice to add a personal touch to a birthday card, and we love the idea of mentioning one of their unique qualities you admire.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Keep things positive:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it goes without saying, but you should also keep your message light-hearted and perhaps infuse it with a bit of fun. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And with that out of the way, it\u2019s finally time to dive into our coworker-friendly message ideas!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple birthday wishes for colleagues\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re not sure exactly what to say and prefer to keep your birthday wishes on the more professional side, it might be best to keep things short and sweet. If you\u2019re struggling with finding the right words, these simple birthday messages for colleagues are a solid go-to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, you\u2019re a great member of the team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You make work so much more fun, happy birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday, hope you have fun celebrating after work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy your birthday day off from work, hope it\u2019s filled with joy!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope you have a wonderful time celebrating your birthday, you work so hard and truly deserve it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday and hope you have a great day off from work complete with lots of presents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve been working together for a while now and it\u2019s been lovely. Happy birthday and can\u2019t wait to see what the future holds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending birthday wishes your way, work buddy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funny birthday messages for colleagues<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a light-hearted birthday message that will add a bit of joy to someone\u2019s birthday? These funny birthday messages for colleagues will be sure to stand out from the crowd. Why stop there when you can write your message inside one of our equally\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\/funny\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hilarious birthday cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0that will have them giggling before they even get a chance to open it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no one I\u2019d rather call my work wife\/husband! Happy birthday and thanks for always making the office a happier place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I just can\u2019t wait for everyone to bring out the cake that we\u2019ll all be eating on our lunch break. Oh, and happy birthday to you too!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending all the birthday wishes to the only co-worker who will put up with all of my shenanigans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday, one year closer to retirement age with only a few decades left to go!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing you a happy birthday! You better save me a nice slice of birthday cake after all I\u2019ve done for you at work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure I could genuinely make it through the workdays without you, thanks for keeping me sane in the office and happy birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today is your special day so even though you\u2019re working make sure to take full advantage (you could probably get away with anything today\u2026 just saying).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have fun celebrating your birthday although maybe try not get too drunk later as we\u2019re still working tomorrow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoughtful birthday messages for your boss<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing wrong with buttering up your boss a little bit, especially when it\u2019s their most special day of the year. So, check out these thoughtful birthday wishes for a boss that are bound to mean a lot: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday, I truly can\u2019t explain how great of a mentor and boss you are to me!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending birthday wishes from your whole team, don\u2019t forget to relax as it\u2019s your special day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday! I\u2019m so pleased to have a boss as great as you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s your birthday and that\u2019s certainly a cause for celebration, thanks for always being such an understanding and helpful boss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for being an amazing boss and happy birthday, you\u2019re so valued by the rest of the team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re such a valued manager and take on so much. Happy birthday and hope the next year brings everything you want.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s your birthday, boss! I know you\u2019ll have a great time celebrating and thanks for everything.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all your hard work this year you certainly deserve a day to relax. Happy birthday boss, we hope you have the best day ever! <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheeky birthday wishes for a manager<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you dare (and are sure it won\u2019t put your job on the line), be a bit risky with one of our cheeky birthday wishes for your manager. Ideal for the super-friendly and relatable bosses out there, dive into our ideas below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday! Since it\u2019s your birthday I was thinking that we could finish a little bit early\u2026 what do you think?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing you a happy birthday, next round on you?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promise I\u2019m not saying this just because I have to, but you really are the best manager, and I hope you have a wonderful birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday boss from your absolute favourite employee ever\u2026 me, of course!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019d send you a lovely birthday gift to go with this card but unfortunately, I don\u2019t get paid well enough for that, oops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday to the best manager ever. Don\u2019t get too drunk tonight, we have work tomorrow, remember?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I better not see you online or sending emails on your birthday, we\u2019ll manage just fine without you for one working day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We don\u2019t share your stereotypical boss-employee relationship and for that, I\u2019m extremely grateful. Happy birthday and can\u2019t wait to celebrate when I next see you!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birthday wishes for work besties\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You wouldn\u2019t survive without your work bestie, and their special day is the perfect occasion to let them know just how grateful you are for them. So go ahead and steal one of the below ideas (we won\u2019t tell) and get ready to watch as their face lights up:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope you have the happiest of birthdays (thanks for always keeping things entertaining in the office\u2026).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To the queen\/king of coffee breaks, happy birthday to you!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday to the one who makes the working day tolerable (truly appreciate all that you do for me).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another year of office shenanigans, endless coffee breaks, and many laughs. Happy birthday!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You make work feel less like work, and for that I\u2019m super grateful. Enjoy your special day!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday to my fave coworker! What would I do without you, hey?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s all about you today, so that means lunchtime coffee is on me!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday to my work bestie, I quite literally don\u2019t think I could survive without you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully our guide on birthday wishes for coworkers has inspired you, and you now know exactly what to jot down in your colleague\u2019s birthday card this year! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All that remains now is to head over to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thortful blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for plenty more insights and inspiration! There you can read about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/how-to-celebrate-a-birthday-at-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to celebrate a birthday at work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/what-to-write-in-a-leaving-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to write in a leaving card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you found this even remotely helpful, then why not check out the rest of our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/category\/what-to-write\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to write\u00a0articles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birthdays are a cause for celebration, and when we\u2019re spending hours a day with our colleagues, it\u2019s definitely worth sending them a little card on their special day. 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