5 Bizarre Office Holiday Gifts (and One Great One)
5 Bizarre Office Holiday Gifts (and One Great One)
Sure, it’s the thought that counts—but some co-workers must have truly bizarre thoughts when it comes to gift-giving in the office.
Generous Spirit
21% of surveyed workers intend to buy holiday gifts for colleagues, and 20% say they’ll buy a gift for the boss.
Budget Plan
Of those who plan to give, 80% expect to spend no more than $25 on each gift.
Festive Environment
66% of employers say they plan to host a company holiday party this year, up from 63% in 2014.
“Regrets”
Just 38% of employees say they plan to attend their office party, while 93% would prefer receiving a holiday bonus or time off.
Token of Appreciation
54% of employers plan to give holiday bonuses this year, up from 47% last year.
Bizarre Holiday Gifts: Nature Calls
An employee received a toilet seat decal that depicted a squirrel.
Bizarre Holiday Gifts: DIY
Another got a roll of duct tape.
Bizarre Holiday Gifts: Recycled Effort
A worker received a giant heart-shaped box of candy—from the prior Valentine’s Day.
Bizarre Holiday Gifts: Striking Out
Another got a bowling ball.
Bizarre Holiday Gifts: Baaaah Humbug!
An employee got a ceramic sheep that you can dress up seasonally.
Bizarre Holiday Gifts: Porked Up
Another received homemade sausages as an office holiday gift. (Waitaminute. That’s a GREAT present, not a weird one!)
