Top Five Tips for Holiday Gift-Giving at the Office:
Giving gifts in the workplace is a thoughtful way of letting colleagues and clients know that the business relationship you share
is important to you. But gift-giving has its risks as well. If a present is chosen that is in the incorrect price range or is too personal,
even the best intentions can backfire. Following these suggestions will take the stress out of gift-giving
in the work place and help enhance the joy of the season!
I - Give your supervisor a joint gift with several co-workers or a simple holiday card.
II - It is OK to give gifts and cards to people who do not celebrate the season or holiday the same way you do.
Stick to secular sayings such as "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings."
III - Unexpected gifts do not have to be reciprocated. All that’s required is a warm "Thank you!"
IV - If you are unsure of what to get for a colleague, a gift certificate is an acceptable choice –
just make sure it's from a store that he or she enjoys
V - If your office continues the tradition of individual gifts instead of a holiday grab bag,
make sure to give gifts to selected individuals in private so that no one's feelings are hurt
Also, do not make gifts too personal, and do not buy something that’s inappropriately expensive.