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Is it appropriate to email a resignation letter?
Don’t do it by email – Your resignation should be delivered to your manager in person where possible, so do print it out on paper and deliver it by hand. This helps you look professional and also helps avoid any doubt about when the letter was received.
Is it OK to tender resignation via email?
Your email is not to inform your boss of your resignation but rather invite a video or phone call to speak about it. It is professional courtesy to personally inform your boss on your intention to leave. Since you cannot do so in person, a call is the next best option.
Who should you send a letter of resignation to?
Who to send the letter to. Definitely send your resignation letter to your boss. If your company has an HR department, you should send it there as well. Submit a digital version via email, but also print your letter and submit a paper copy so they can keep it for their records.
Do I give my resignation letter to HR or my boss?
A resignation letter is usually sent as an email and must be addressed to the reporting manager and HR. This letter is not just information for the company that you intend to leave but it is also communication to superiors, and human resources so that they can find a replacement for your position.
Should I talk to HR before resigning?
If you are leaving because of problems with the boss or a colleague, moving within the organisation may solve the problem. If so, talk to HR before throwing in the towel. If you must go, check your employment contract. According to ACAS, it must state the required notice period.
Do I have to tell my employer where I am going when I resign?
Legally, you have no obligation to tell your employer where you are going. There is no need to let them know where you will be working if they know where you live. If you have an employment agreement, make sure you don’t have a non-compete clause or a non-disclosure obligation to your old employer.