Choosing how to recognise your employee’s contribution to your business is not always easy. You want something that shows genuine appreciation and will not be considered tokenistic or superficial. This is why bespoke Christmas gifts are really important and a truly wonderful way to enhance employee morale at the festive time of year.
Let us convince you with 7 reasons why enhancing employee morale and showing recognition matters at Christmas. Ensure the message of appreciation and gratitude lands with every one of your team, this festive season.
7 ways bespoke Christmas gifts enhance employee morale
show you care
Don’t let your Christmas gifting become a tick-box exercise. It’s not about just ‘giving anything’. It’s about considering what your people would like, as well as what truly represents the appreciation you have for their hard work, throughout the year.
A gift, such as a Christmas hamper, can be personalised in a number of ways. It can also be enjoyed together in an office setting or remotely. In addition, the products can be savoured over the holidays and enjoyed with family and friends too.
cater for all by being inclusive
Bespoke Christmas gifts are about appreciating that ‘one size doesn’t fit all’. This means that if you can allow for as much variation as reasonably possible, you will be able to cater for all. You can do this in a personalised way.
A Christmas hamper can accommodate different dietary requirements and preferences. It can include alcohol or not. It can offer vegan or gluten-free items too, for example. You may even wish to empower your employees or, perhaps, their team leader, to choose their favoured selections. This is a wonderful way to show how a little personal consideration will boost employee morale. Your people will be seen as individuals.
reinforce company culture and values
What you choose is really important as it can be a reflection of company culture and a representative of your values. With this in mind, to truly enhance employee morale you want to consider which gifts would be best suited to your individual organisation.
Choosing a bespoke Christmas hamper from a business that shares your sustainability values, supports local charities and works ethically and positively with their suppliers is likely to be a good start.
Our products are also luxurious and high quality. Each of our Christmas hampers are a reflection of the joy we have in gifting. We know that they are a great way to show appreciation of others, to enhance loyalty and to build connection. We are sure this is the type of message you want to communicate to your employees too.
foster team spirit
Times can be tough at the end of the year - deadlines, busy periods and staff illness can all contribute to a more difficult working time in the winter months. A bespoke gift that your employees can tell has been thought through can really foster team spirit, near Christmas time.
For managers and team leaders, it’s a wonderful opportunity to get teams together and to present the Christmas hampers or to jump on a call and check in with those receiving their gifts remotely. The action of gift giving, not just the gift itself, is a great opportunity to personally thank and recognise each employee, but also the team as a whole.
enhance retention
A company who shows that they care is a company that employees want to continue to work for. Receiving a decent token of appreciation is a physical representation that the work they do matters. The act of giving a gift boost employee morale because you are recognising each individuals' contribution. It is really powerful motivation.
In return, this is what enhances retention. It builds trust and a positive relationship between employees and management. It makes people want to stay, to grow and to develop in an organisation, because they feel valued
reflect personal values
A corporate gift is a wonderful way to make a new connection with your employees to show that you think and act in similar ways to them. It's nice to feel aligned.
Just as an individual would want to thank another who has helped and supported them, then doing this at a company level reflects the personal values of an individual.
We mentioned sustainability above. Many of your employees are likely to have their own interests in reducing their carbon footprint or buying ethically sourced products. By choosing eco-conscious corporate Christmas gifts, for those employees where this is important to them, they will feel even more connected with your company. This is definitely a way to boost their employee morale.
finish the end-of-year on a high
Here in the UK, winter can naturally foster feelings of low morale. A beautifully presented and unexpected gift can really help to boost employee morale and motivation. It can encourage your staff to make the most of getting through to the end of the year.
The act of gifting to everyone is a group employee morale booster too. Your employees will feed off each others enjoyment at receiving the gifts and newly boosted feelings of appreciation.
The power of gratitude can so often be forgotten, but it truly can make a big difference and forge strengthened feelings of motivation and drive through to the new year.
plan ahead to ensure an exceptional Christmas gifting experience
Don’t leave your corporate gifting decisions to the last minute. Take the time as soon as possible to plan for creating a gift that will feel really special to each and every employee.
Set your planned date of distribution or delivery of your bespoke Christmas gifts, and then work with us to secure your requirements. We can manage multiple deliveries and track your special gifts. Each hamper can be personalised with gift messages and we can do everything possible to avoid delays and time your deliveries to ensure every employee enjoys a beautifully curated Christmas hamper.
choosing bespoke Christmas gifts that enhance employee morale
The act of organising bespoke Christmas gifts that truly enhance employee morale doesn't have to be a headache. This really is a case of the 'its the thought that counts'. When you know what you want as well as why, choosing the perfect gift for your staff is much easier.
Invest in your people this Christmas and make a strong statement about what they mean to you. Show them your gratitude and that their hard work does not go unnoticed. In return, you benefit from better engagement, loyalty, retention and boosted employee morale. We don't think you can get a fairer exchange than that.
For bespoke Christmas gifts that your employees will remember well into the New Year, explore our festive range here:
Christmas hampers for employees