Office Politics Dictated Holiday Gift Giving
Selfless Dispositions
52% of American workers planned to give gifts to their coworkers this season, yet 55% don’t expect to receive anything in return.
Fairer Sex
58% of women planned to give a gift to coworkers this season, compared to 47% of men.
Distribution Channels
36% planned to give to their peers, and 27% intended to give to their bosses.
Mirror Image
22% believe that a holiday gift bought by someone in the workplace should reflect how much money they make.
Spending Limit
44% paid no more than $20 in buying a gift for a coworker.
Source of Tension
37% say buying gifts for colleagues stresses them out as much as holiday shopping for those who aren’t coworkers.
Hidden Agenda
58% believe that most employees give gifts to bosses in order to get ahead.
One-Up the Others
11% who have purchased a gift for a boss say they’ve spent more than their coworkers in order to outshine them.
A One-Sided Relationship
Only 9% of bosses plan to give a gift to those who report to them.
What Employees Want From the Boss Instead of Traditional Gifts
Cash bonus: 74%, Extra day off: 29%, A handwritten thank-you card: 12%, A lavish holiday party: 9%
