Workplaces have tons of rules that people need to follow for firms to be productive. The rules also enable people to co-exist without getting in each other’s personal spaces. You would think that with all these rules that there would be a policy regarding gifting. But the truth is there is none. Rarely will you find a policy that states that you should gift your boss or co-workers. And where you find one, it will regard the nature of the gifts and what is unacceptable. Thus, when entertaining a gift idea for Xmas, you may hit a wall as to what is appropriate. Having some tips in mind comes in handy. When gifting your boss, it helps to do so as a group to take the pressure off of you. It is especially important when working with a budget. Where you do it by yourself, do it privately such that it does not become a show of some sort. Cash is not an acceptable gift, and when presenting the gift, ensure that you aim to please rather than to impress.
For colleagues, the type of gift will depend on how you relate to each other. With these tips out of the way, here are some ideas on the same. They work for both your boss and colleagues, and they will not hurt your finances.
Desk Toy
Sitting at the desk for long hours can be draining on the mind and body. It helps to have a distraction, through which one can regain focus on the task at hand. Luckily, there are many blocks on the market that one can use for playtime. Yes, adults also need some fun to handle their demanding lifestyles. So when your boss or colleague has trouble focusing on that progress report, they can build a miniature town.
Gift Card
Gift cards are great as they enable one to choose what they want in a given store. Suppose your colleague has been going on about how they would love to invest in a good tie, get them a card to the shop. It allows them to browse through the selection and find something which suits them. It also takes the pressure off of you as you do not have to worry about whether they will like what you select.
Snack Subscription
With working comes an urge to munch on something. And given that your focus is on the screen or other surfaces, you hardly pay attention to what you grab. Couple that with the extended sitting periods, and you will add weight faster than you can notice. If you know of someone who enjoys snacking a lot and is hoping to cut some weight, a healthy snack subscription would be ideal. They can eat as much as they want without fear that they will add weight or go against their doctor’s recommendation.
Notebooks
Work schedules call for a lot of planning. Some people do it in their heads, and it works. For others, their desktops provide the ideal spaces for the same. And then there are the planners who want to have everything down. They plan for both likely and unlikely outcomes as they cannot stand a situation where they feel out of control. If you know someone like this, you can get them a set of notebooks. They can jot down what they need to do and enjoy the efficiency provided by these books.
Pillow
Management frowns upon nap pillows as they could encourage laziness. However, studies show that power naps are useful in adding to one’s energy. If your colleague enjoys a short rest now and then, a pillow would be ideal. They could get some minutes of sleep without hurting their neck or back. When getting a pillow, try to get a portable one that they could use while traveling.
It helps to understand the recipient of the gift such that you can match the item with their interests. People appreciate gifts more when you put some thought into it.
