A guide to impress your team, your colleagues, or your clients.
The holiday season is a time for gratitude, celebration, and thoughtful gestures. For businesses, it's an opportunity to express appreciation to employees through corporate Christmas gifts. But with countless options available, choosing the right corporate Christmas gift can be overwhelming. Let's delve into some tips and ideas to help you make an informed decision.
Understanding Your Team's Preferences
Before embarking on your gift-giving journey, it's crucial to understand your team's preferences. Consider conducting a survey or simply engaging in casual conversations to gauge their interests. Some factors to consider include:
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Personal Interests: Are there common hobbies or passions among your team members? Consider gifts related to these interests, such as books for avid readers or tech gadgets for tech enthusiasts.
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Lifestyle: Are they health-conscious, foodies, or homebodies? Tailor your gifts accordingly, whether it's a gym membership, gourmet food basket, or cosy home decor items.
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Cultural Sensitivity: If your team is diverse, be mindful of cultural differences and avoid gifts that may be considered inappropriate or offensive.
The Art of Personalisation
Personalised gifts are a sure fire way to make your employees feel valued and appreciated. Consider these ideas:
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Engraved Gifts: Add a personal touch with engraved items like pens, mugs, or jewellery.
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Custom-Made Gifts: Commission personalised artwork, gifts, or experiences tailored to individual preferences.
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Handwritten Notes: A heartfelt handwritten note can accompany any gift, expressing gratitude and appreciation.
Practical vs. Indulgent
When choosing between practical and indulgent gifts, strike a balance. Practical gifts, such as high-quality office supplies or tech accessories, can be useful and appreciated. However, don't underestimate the power of indulgent gifts, like gourmet food baskets or spa vouchers, to boost morale and create a memorable experience. Choosing corporate Christmas gifts can be a rewarding experience.
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Gift Cards: Offer gift cards to popular retailers or online stores, allowing employees to choose their own gifts.
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Gifts
In today's environmentally conscious world, when choosing your corporate Christmas gift, consider eco-friendly and sustainable gift options:
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Planted Gifts: Choose gifts that give back to the planet, such as plants, seeds, or products made from sustainable materials.
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Reusable Items: Opt for reusable items like water bottles, tote bags, or bamboo utensils to reduce waste.
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Locally Sourced Gifts: Support local businesses and artisans by purchasing gifts made with locally sourced materials.
Budget Considerations
While the ideal scenario is to shower your team with lavish gifts, budget constraints may limit your options. Consider these budget-friendly ideas:
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Bulk Ordering: Purchase gifts in bulk to get discounts and save money. (Friars can help here)
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DIY Gifts: Get creative and make personalized gifts, such as home-made cookies or handcrafted ornaments. (Include a handwritten thank you card)
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E-Gift Cards: E-gift cards are a convenient and cost-effective way to distribute gifts.
When all is said and done, however you choose to say thank you, it’s the saying that counts. Perhaps a simple, tried, tested and appreciated method of choosing corporate Christmas gifts is to default to the timeless wonder of chocolate.
Chocolate
Ever a favourite, at any time but equally at Christmas, is chocolate. Chocolate is just a given success. Loved by most and sure to have the right effect on any recipient. Choosing corporate Christmas gifts which are comprised of chocolate is a wonderful way to say a little, or even a large thank you. If you need some help choosing corporate Christmas gifts look no further than FRIARS.
We’ve been an independent family run company since 1927, we’ve made it our mission to spread a little chocolate joy. Here at Friars gifting is a serious business. That’s why we’ve created thoughtful gifts for whatever you’d like to say – whether it’s rewarding your team, thanking valued clients or sending seasonal greetings to all your suppliers in style.
Sending chocolates as a gift is a great way to show appreciation for your clients, staff, colleagues and other business partners. Whether you’re celebrating a big win or acknowledging a job well done, chocolates as a luxury corporate gift are guaranteed to bring smiles all around.
Chocolate corporate gifts can come in many forms, such as boxes of chocolates and truffles, chocolate bars in custom packaging or even personalised chocolate shapes like coins or hearts. A selection of premium-quality chocolates sets your gift apart and shows that you've gone the extra mile.
Thank You Chocolate Selection/Luxe Box
If you want to express your gratitude to someone special, our thank you chocolate box is the ideal choice. This exquisite box features a selection of our finest chocolates, perfect for the true chocolate aficionado. Only the most exceptional chocolates make it into our signature collection, as it includes our most popular favourites, hand-picked by our customers.
All of this in one box, a perfect way to say thank you.
The Signature Chocolate Selection/Little Luxe
Our Signature Chocolate Box offers a selection of our finest chocolates, perfect for the true chocolate lover. Only the most exceptional chocolates make it into our signature collection, featuring our most popular choices, hand-picked by you. Delight your taste buds with our sumptuous whole cherry, soaked in kirsch liqueur, enveloped in a smooth milk chocolate ganache, and enrobed in rich 61% dark chocolate.
The Desserts Chocolate/Luxe Box
Our dessert chocolate selection inspired by classic British desserts, offering a range of flavours to delight the senses. It is believed desserts weren't a thing until the seventeenth century, when the idea of having a separate course for sweets first came into existence. My have things evolved wonderfully since then.
An ideal accompaniment for your dinner party, or the perfect gift for pudding connoisseurs.
If your client or staff deserve something a little bit more special, take a look at our Christmas Gift Hampers.
Deluxe Everything Chocolate Gift Hamper
A truly extravagant Christmas hamper, all wrapped and ready to give... no wrapping required. Bursting with seasonal chocolate treats, including our Christmas signature chocolates, praline penguins and Christmas caramel chocolates, the only difficult thing is to decide which to have first!
Ultimate Christmas Chocolate Hamper
Brimming with irresistible treats, this ultimate chocolate Christmas hamper, beautifully presented in a wicker basket, is guaranteed to bring joy to anyone who opens it. The perfect gift for the holiday season, it’s a wonderful way to spoil your loved ones this Christmas with a present they'll cherish and remember for years to come.
Ultimately, the best corporate Christmas gift is one that shows thoughtfulness and appreciation. By understanding your team's preferences, considering personalization, and striking a balance between practical and indulgent gifts, you can create a memorable and impactful holiday season for your employees.
