How to Manage Office Gift-Giving Thoughtfully

How to Manage Office Gift-Giving Thoughtfully

How to Manage Office Gift-Giving Thoughtfully

Without guidelines about gift-giving that are provided ahead of time, you run the risk of having some employees buy presents for everyone, while others buy none.

Stuffed Stockings

22% of the employees surveyed said they plan to buy holiday gifts for their co-workers, and 21% expect to do so for their boss.

Spending Ceiling

Of those who plan to buy gifts, 73% expect to spend no more than $25 per item.

Good Times, Part I

69% of the employers surveyed plan to throw a holiday party for their employees this year.

Good Times, Part II

54% plan to give employees holiday bonuses this year, and 15% said the bonus will be larger than last year’s.

Generous Spirit

48% of the employers said their organization will make a charitable donation this year.

Oddball Office Gift: Giving a Hand

One employee gave a co-worker a pair of gloves—but both were left-handed.

Oddball Office Gift: Fowl Note

Another staffer presented a colleague with a singing chicken.

Oddball Office Gift: Flushed With Cash

An employee thought toilet paper that looked like money would be a welcome gift.

Oddball Office Gift: Fashion Statement

One clueless staffer presented a colleague with a coconut bra.

Oddball Office Gift: Virtual Wealth

Another worker offered a fake lottery ticket as a holiday gift.

Oddball Office Gift: Office Supply?

One thoughtless staffer gave a colleague a pen holder that looks like a crime scene victim.