The winter holiday season is a time of giving and showing appreciation. As difficult as it may be to figure out what to gift family and friends each year, it can be even trickier when navigating gift-giving in a professional context.
8 Tips for Holiday Gift-Giving at Work
How to find the perfect (but not too expensive), thoughtful (but not too personal) present.
December 15, 2022
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Summary.
Giving gifts to your coworkers during the holidays need not cause you a lot of stress, break the bank, or even cost any money. In this piece, the author outlines eight factors to consider when giving gifts at work. She also notes minefields to avoid (give food and alcohol carefully) and offers suggestions for thoughtful gift ideas, such as making a donation in your colleague’s name to a charity that they support and is meaningful to them. By following the guidelines in this piece, you’ll increase your chances of bringing joy to your colleagues while showing appreciation and creating warmth and connection.