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If you want to send employee gifts<\/a>, it will provide them with much-needed emotional boost during this time. The right gift can make all the difference but there are a few things that you should keep in mind while doing your shopping.<\/p>\n

Create a list of employees<\/h2>\n

Before you begin shopping for employee gifts, you will need a list of your employees. Remember, it’s not only about managers, but every employee that you have \u2013 even those responsible for cleaning and maintenance. Once you have a list, you will know just how many gift hampers you will need.<\/p>\n

Set an overall budget<\/h2>\n

Once you have the total count of the number of employee gifts you need, it’s time to set a budget. After setting a total budget, you can calculate the budget for each hamper and this will help you shop without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

Choose one gift for all<\/h2>\n

It is so important to always treat your staff equally. In other words, you want to make sure that you send the same gift to all employees. Even if you choose several gifts of the same value, your staff might believe that another employee’s gift cost more. If any of your employees have special needs (diabetics, vegans, etc), you can make exceptions for these select staff members. Another alternative is to choose one type of hamper for men and another hamper for women.<\/p>\n

Personalised notes<\/h2>\n

After choosing your gifts, it’s time to write special messages. While the hamper itself will make them smile, a personal message attached to your employee gifts will make all the difference. You want to make them smile and let them know that you didn’t simply shop blindly but you were indeed thinking of them.<\/p>\n

Fairness and equality are the most important rules to remember when shopping for employee gifts. By treating all of your employees the same, you will prevent any feelings of jealousy or animosity between staff members.<\/p>\n

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