Tag: office gifts
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Funny (but Appropriate) White Elephant Gift Ideas
Spice up any office Christmas party with a white elephant gift exchange where each employee brings a creative or funny gift to play a ridiculous swapping and stealing game. The success of the event depends largely on whether people manage to find the balance of gifts that are funny, yet still appropriate for the setting.…
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Employee Recognition Gift Ideas for the Christmas Season
As a manager, you know that when your employees feel appreciated, they will identify more with the welfare of your business and produce higher quality work. It’s important to provide positive feedback throughout the year, but the holiday season is an especially crucial time to let your staff know that you have noticed their hard…
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The Rules of White Elephant Gifting in the Office
Sick of the usual gift card exchange? It’s time to insert a little creativity into your tired office party — what better way to accomplish just that than with a white elephant party? In a white elephant gift exchange, participants find the goofiest, most ridiculous presents possible and then exchange them with one another. A…
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Celebrate Winter with the Sunniest Employee of the Year Award
At many companies, the end of the year means it’s time for Employee of the Year awards. If your business decides to give out awards, it’s important to make them meaningful and to actually recognize the efforts and contributions of your staff over the past year. Only give awards to employees who really deserve them.…
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8 Memorable Client Christmas Gift Ideas: Beyond Fruitcake
Christmas is a wonderful time, but it can bring a bit of stress with it as you look for just the right client Christmas gift ideas to say “thank you” to your loyal clients. When it’s done right, your clients will remember you throughout the new year. 8 Client Christmas Gift Ideas: Fresh Fruit Box:…
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5 Ways to Recognize the Most Improved Employees of 2013
As 2013 winds down, it’s time to think about the end-of-year celebrations that employees look forward to. In addition to planning fun gatherings like the company Christmas party, consider how you will encapsulate the accomplishments your company has made during the year. In particular, consider who has made huge strides in helping your company along,…
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Employee Recognition Gifts at the Holidays or Year’s End
When you own or manage a company, whether large or small, it’s absolutely crucial to recognize employees for their hard work. Studies have proven that showing employee appreciation boosts morale and increases productivity, and it certainly doesn’t take an expert to confirm that when people work hard, they appreciate a pat on the back. It…
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Gift Etiquette: Is Re-Gifting Practical, Forbidden, or an Art?
Re-gifting is a nice way to utilize unwanted or un-needed gifts that others may really need or enjoy. When it may be impossible or just impolite to make a return, re-gifting has become an acceptable practice (in most cases) for getting use out of something you really can’t use. Some people justify re-gifting by imagining…
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Do’s & Don’ts for Employee Christmas Gifts
Have you been assigned the task of helping the boss choose employee Christmas gifts this year, or are you the boss and need to begin the process of selecting nice, affordable gifts for your employees. If you’re on a budget, you may be able to spend a certain amount on each employee, but even if…
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Employee Anniversary Recognition–Appropriate Gifts
Recognition of employees is something that supervisors, owners, and CEO’s must make time and effort for. Why? Because studies have shown that when employees feel appreciated and valuable, they tend to be more productive and are more vested in their company’s success. When it comes to employee anniversary recognition gifts, even those that are not…
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Inexpensive Employee Gifts They’ll Love
One way to give recognition to employees is by giving a small gift to the deserving employee to show your appreciation. Employee award certificates mean a great deal and serve the purpose of acknowledging good work, but small gifts show you went the extra mile and will boost employee morale even more! During the holiday…
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Motivate With These Employee Incentive Ideas
Who doesn’t want a pat on the back every now and then? Regardless of age, all people want recognition for a job well done, and people in the business world are no exception. No matter how high your position in a company, you, too, probably want a little acknowledgement when you go above and beyond…