40 birthday messages for employees

How to use these messages

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   Pick a tone

   Warm for close teams, professional for formal workplaces, funny only if you know they will enjoy it.

2. 02

   Make it personal

   Swap {firstname} for their name and add one specific detail, such as a recent win or something they are known for.

3. 03

   Choose the channel

   A direct message or email for a personal wish, Slack or Microsoft Teams for a team shoutout, WhatsApp or SMS for deskless staff.

4. 04

   Send it on the day

   Morning works best. To never miss one, let Peoplewisher send it automatically every year.

{firstname} and {business_name} fill in automatically in Peoplewisher. Copying by hand? Replace them with the person's name and your company name.

Warm and heartfelt

For close teams and people you work with every day.

1. Happy birthday, {firstname}! Working with you makes the hard days easier and the good days better. I hope today gives back a little of the kindness you bring to all of us.

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2. Happy birthday, {firstname}! You make this team feel like a team. Enjoy every minute of your day.

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3. Wishing you a wonderful birthday, {firstname}. Thank you for your patience, your ideas and your laugh, which we can hear from across the office.

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4. Happy birthday, {firstname}! I hope this year brings you everything you have been working toward, and plenty of rest along the way.

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5. Happy birthday to someone who always checks in on everyone else. Today, it is our turn to celebrate you, {firstname}.

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6. {firstname}, happy birthday! We are lucky to have you, and we do not say it often enough.

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7. Happy birthday, {firstname}. May your year be full of good people, good news and good coffee.

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8. Sending you the warmest birthday wishes, {firstname}. Thank you for making work a place people want to be.

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Professional and formal

For larger companies, senior colleagues or a card signed by leadership.

1. Happy birthday, {firstname}. On behalf of everyone at {business_name}, thank you for your contribution this year. We wish you a very happy day.

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2. Wishing you a happy birthday and a successful year ahead, {firstname}. It is a pleasure to have you on the team.

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3. Happy birthday, {firstname}. Your professionalism and dedication are noticed and appreciated. Enjoy your day.

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4. Warm birthday wishes from all of us at {business_name}, {firstname}. We hope the year ahead brings you health and success.

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5. Happy birthday, {firstname}. Thank you for the care you put into your work. We hope you have a restful and happy day.

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6. On your birthday, we want to say thank you, {firstname}. Your work makes a real difference to our customers and colleagues.

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7. Happy birthday, {firstname}. Best wishes for a wonderful day and a rewarding year ahead from the whole leadership team.

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8. Many happy returns, {firstname}. We are grateful for everything you bring to {business_name}.

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Fun and lighthearted

For teams with an easygoing culture. Keep jokes kind and never about age unless you know they will laugh.

1. Happy birthday, {firstname}! Today your only deliverable is cake. No status update required.

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2. Happy birthday! We checked the calendar and you are officially excused from every meeting that could have been an email.

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3. Happy birthday, {firstname}! Another year older, and still the only person who understands the printer.

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4. It is your birthday, {firstname}, which means the office snacks are legally yours today. Enjoy!

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5. Happy birthday to our favorite coworker. Please do not tell the others; they all think it is them.

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6. Happy birthday, {firstname}! May your inbox be empty and your slice of cake be the biggest one.

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7. Happy birthday! You are not getting older, {firstname}, you are gaining more experience points.

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8. Birthday reminder: you are allowed to set your status to “celebrating” and ignore everything until lunch. Happy birthday, {firstname}!

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Short, for Slack, Teams or SMS

One-liners that fit a chat message, a text or a team post.

1. Happy birthday, {firstname}! 🎂 Have a great day.

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2. 🎉 Happy birthday to {firstname}! Drop your wishes in the thread.

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3. Happy birthday, {firstname}! Hope today is all about you.

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4. Wishing you a brilliant birthday, {firstname}! 🥳

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5. Happy birthday from the whole team, {firstname}! 🎈

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6. Have the best birthday, {firstname}. You deserve it!

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7. Cake emoji, party emoji, and a big happy birthday to {firstname}! 🎂🎉

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8. Happy birthday, {firstname}! Enjoy a slow, happy day.

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From a manager

For managers who want to recognise the person and their work in one note.

1. Happy birthday, {firstname}! I want you to know how much I value having you on my team. Take it easy today and enjoy the celebration.

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2. Happy birthday, {firstname}. Watching you grow this year has been one of the best parts of my job. Here is to an even better year ahead.

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3. Happy birthday! Thank you for always stepping up, {firstname}. Please log off early today and do something fun.

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4. Happy birthday, {firstname}. Your work on this year's projects made a real difference, and so does the way you support the team. Have a great day.

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5. Wishing you a very happy birthday, {firstname}. I am grateful to work with someone so reliable and so kind.

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6. Happy birthday, {firstname}! The team would not be the same without you. Enjoy your day; the work will still be here tomorrow.

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7. Happy birthday, {firstname}. Thank you for your energy and your ideas. I hope this year brings you everything you are hoping for, at work and outside it.

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8. Happy birthday! I am proud of what you have achieved this year, {firstname}, and excited for what comes next. Celebrate well.

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