1. Reason for Departure: Include only if appropriate and agreed upon with the departing employee, typically for retirements or voluntary departures

2. Replacement Information: Include if a replacement has been identified or if there's a specific recruitment plan

3. Farewell Event: Include if the organization is planning any farewell activities (appropriate for amicable departures)

4. Achievements Recognition: Include for long-serving employees or when acknowledging significant contributions

5. Interim Arrangements: Include when temporary measures are being put in place before a permanent solution

6. Confidentiality Notice: Include when the announcement contains sensitive information or when reminder of confidentiality obligations is necessary

1. Transition Timeline: Detailed schedule of handover activities and key dates (if applicable)

2. Contact Matrix: List of key contacts and their responsibilities during the transition period

3. Project Status Summary: Overview of ongoing projects and their status (for senior roles or project-based positions)