Keep your letter brief and to the point. Your letter should formally acknowledge the employee's resignation, confirm their last day of employment and wish them the best. You may also want to include any expectations for what they should anticipate before leaving or create next steps or hard dates for offboarding tasks.
Dear (Recipient's Name), I am writing to inform you of my immediate resignation from my position at (Company Name). After careful consideration, I have decided that it is in my best interest to conclude my employment with (Company Name) effective immediately.
The purpose of this letter is to acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the attached written voluntary resignation of date which you hand-delivered / mailed / emailed to name, title, at time. Based upon this letter, your resignation is effective date at time.
If an employee resigns without notice, there are in effect two options for you as an employer; you can either choose to accept their resignation with immediate effect, or you could look to enforce any relevant applicable notice period.
Your response should include an acknowledgment of the resignation, the confirmation of the last working day, any necessary steps for the transition, and well-wishes for the employee's future endeavors. Also, encourage the employee to stay in touch.
Example: Thank you for submitting your resignation letter on June 23rd 2022. In the meantime, I have carefully read and understood it. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that I have both received and accepted your resignation. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when crafting your response: Choose an appropriate format. Be clear and formal. Acknowledge receipt and accept the resignation. Show understanding. Express the company's gratitude. Outline the next steps. Keep a copy on file.
We accept your resignation with a heavy heart but also with immense gratitude for the significant impact you had on Company Name. Your last working day will be date. We would like to request your support during your notice period for knowledge transfer to the new employee.