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Holiday gifts for employees
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Hi fellow office dwellers. I've been tasked with finding gifts for our employees for our holiday party and I want to get a jumpstart on it. We're a small project management company (less than 50 employees) and have a budget of up to $50 per gift. No two gifts will be the same.
So, what kind of gift would you like to receive from your company?
I'll add that we're all paid very well and already have holiday bonuses lined up.
Edit: These aren't crappy corporate gifts or anything with the company logo on it, that would be really lame. As much as I agree that more cash or gift cards would be great, we're wanting to be more personal and have a fun thing for the party. Thanks for the input, I appreciate you all 🙂
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Gift cards. Everyone I've ever worked with wanted cash instead of gifts, swag, pens with logos, or anything else. They have bills to pay, and a teddy bear or a transformer toy doesn't pay bills.
Employee appreciation gifts
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Does anyone else’s company have an employee appreciation week or day? At my company we dedicate a week and each day is usually a different event. Last year we gave out food, ice cream, swag items, and clothes. I am trying to think out of the box this year and am curious if anyone does anything outside of swag items and lunches?
We do have a budget given to us and things such as more time off or a bonus would not be approved.
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We’ve done SnackMagic which was really cool. Each employee got a budget of around $40 and there’s a website where you can pick from a huge selection of snacks and even some none food items like portable chargers and notebooks.
SnackMagic handles everything, the employee just gets an email to the website and a special code (or something like that, I can’t remember), they ship, and deliver directly to the address the employee shares like a tradition online purchase.
Holiday Gifts for Employees
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For those that are coming out of pocket for your employees this holiday season, what are you giving for gifts?
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After a few misses with holiday gifts, I went with Vionentus leather wallets for my team this year. They are slim, have RFID protection and the AirTag slot is really useful when someone forgets their wallet at the office or lost it
Employee Gift Ideas
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I’m gearing up to plan holiday events and logistics. Every year we get our employees a gift, preferably company branded.
One year we did ipads, one year we did vests.
What are some of the best corporate gifts you’ve received? Looking to spend approx 150 per person but it’s flexible.
We are a buttoned up financial firm with mostly youngish professionals. I really want these gifts to be useful.
Thanks!
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I own an SMB with 8 employees, and last Christmas I ordered Vionentus wallets for them, along with separate AirTags. The total cost was around $100 per person, and so far they are happy with the quality and use them every day.
Employee Appreciation Gifts
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We are having a Summer BBQ in a couple of weeks and my boss asked me for gift ideas to give the staff. It's a small company of remote workers. What are some appreciation gifts that people will actually like? Budget is $35 per person.
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I actually got Vionentus wallets for my team last year as employee gifts and they loved them! The leather quality is really solid and they use them every day. It’s a practical gift that doesn’t just sit in a drawer
Best corporate gifts?
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I am in charge of getting gifts for our employees this year. They are all licensees of the company, so we usually like to go with something branded. What is the best corporate gift you’ve received? They are a mix of men and women, most middle aged. The budget it between $20-40 per person.
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A nice large umbrella in black with a very small logo.
Employee Gift Ideas!
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I need help for holiday gift for employees. Budget is $50 max per person! (company rules)- age ranges are 40-60 years old! Help
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A card thanking them for their service and a crisp fifty dollar bill. Show them the honor of chosing their own wishes. Or a debit card they can use anywhere.
That's my standard suggestion. Everyone is different. One of your staff may love antique books, another never reads for pleasure, one eats vegan, a other loves steak, one loves pets, another is allergic to fur...
As it is impossible to pick a one size fits all, the one thing that does suit all is cash. Add a lovely card. Sign it yourself. Add a single sentence of gratitude to each individual.
MiHoyo gifts for employee for Chinese New year. 3070s, PS5s, Switches
Main Post: MiHoyo gifts for employee for Chinese New year. 3070s, PS5s, Switches
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through a lottery for Chinese New Year celebrations
I wonder if there's a pity system...
Employee leaving gifts - should employees or employers pay?
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Hi everyone, just wondering what peoples' views are on staff being asked to pay for leaving gifts for co-workers? This is the third time in recent weeks that I've been asked to contribute to a leaving gift. As the company has had the benefit of the employee, shouldn't they pay for it? Call me stingy but I'm saving and can't afford constantly dipping into my wages to pay for them.
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I worked in local government, we were always guilted into it. An envelope with a big card and they'd stand there staring at you until you signed and threw a few coins in. If you claimed not to have any cash, or tried to not put anything in, they'd say they would come back and note your name down.
Same with birthdays for EVERY team member. It was initially just $2 for flowers and a card (not optional) but over time grew to $10. For a team of 19, that's $180 they demanded from us each year. Someone was making bank. The flowers did not cost that much and it was a $2 card. I complained about it and was given the whole "not a team player" speech. Part of the reason I left.
Not surprising, no gift when I left. Just a $2 card.
Sending Gifts to Employees
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Hi All,
I currently have 5 employees and I want to send them hotel Chocolat hampers (directly from the supplier) to their home address.
I will send their name and address to the supplier for them to deliver it. Will there be any gdpr issues with it ?
I doubt anyone will.complain but I want to be safe.
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Nope no issues. You should already have a privacy notice that covers that type of data sharing. If you don’t, I wouldn’t let that stop you, but it’s probably worth reviewing your privacy notice to ensure this type of thing is covered.