How to Manage Office Gift-Giving Thoughtfully

How to Manage Office Gift-Giving Thoughtfully

How to Manage Office Gift-Giving ThoughtfullyHow 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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Another staffer presented a colleague with a singing chicken.

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

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One clueless staffer presented a colleague with a coconut bra.

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

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

Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty is a contributor to CIO Insight. He covers topics such as IT leadership, IT strategy, collaboration, and IT for businesses.

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