As the end of the year approaches, it is critical to thank and honour your employees for their efforts. Giving them a present is the most effective method to achieve that! We provide our in-depth advice on what to do in this post.
The first thing you need to understand is that treating your staff to a present is not a favour you are performing for them. Instead, it demonstrates your leadership qualities of courtesy and a positive outlook for your company.
Even if the business is slow, give. You may not be able to give in the way you would like, but you should offer something to your staff. Is a way to express gratitude to your employees.
To get started, determine a budget for the gift you'll be giving your staff and stick to it.
Don't be the boss who relies on the administration to buy their gifts.
Don't leave the task of gift shopping and packaging to your administrative assistant or intern alone. Be involved.
Avoid giving your staff anything they might not enjoy or be interested in.
Identify their areas of interest.
Give them something useful that they can take back to their families and enjoy.
One way is by asking them what they would like at the beginning of the year, or by simply asking them what they would appreciate if you notice that they have developed a new interest during the year.
Offering your staff the chance to take time off over the holidays so they can spend it with their families while also receiving a small bonus on their pay is another gift you can give them.
If you want to express your gratitude in a more restrained manner, you could perhaps give them a great, substantial food package with a gift card.
Don't serve cooked food to your employees if you don't know their dietary restrictions, preferred cuisine, or allergies.
Unless you have a close relationship with an employee, refrain from giving them personal items like clothing or jewellery.
You may alternatively choose something more practical, such as a coffee cup or a pen set with the employee's name and your company's logo on it.
With gift-giving, be strategic about how you distribute the gifts you give.
When choosing gifts, be conscious of ethnic and religious traditions.
If you're buying for numerous people, select a gender-neutral present.
Be mindful when gifting if you work with individuals from various ethnic backgrounds to avoid cultural blunders.
Unless they are gifts for a group, personal gifts should be exchanged in private.
Employees can also receive handwritten messages from the manager or CEO in addition to a gift card.
Although employees are not required to buy gifts for themselves, you can encourage gift swaps among your staff.
If your company decides to start an end-of-year gifting tradition, always remember to conduct yourself professionally and with regard for each and every employee. Nobody should be made to feel inferior to the other employees.
Last but not least, make sure that everything you give your staff reflects your brand and has personal significance for them.
To your continued business success.
Your friend and Coach,
Damilola Ogunremi.
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