It is easy to make this list, check it twice, but when the reality hits you that the perfect reward must fit into all of these constraints-the corporate holiday gift dilemma can become the Nightmare before Christmas. Please do not despair; with a bit of advice and a lot of help from us, any size company can overcome these common challenges.
10. Establish a per-person budget
9. Make the reward separate from compensation
8. Organize a year-end ceremony or gift presentation while completing your day job
7. Find at least one company to purchase gifts and/or services from
6. Find a unique corporate gift that is business appropriate
5. Find a one-size-fits-all gift for each individual
4. Get the gifts and any accompanying ceremonial materials by your holiday party date
3. Guarantee the success of the program for all recipients
2. Make sure the program is a success with company leaders
1. Truly recognize the value of each recipient's contribution to the organization
Establishing a per-person budget-This is a very good starting point for any reward program. By defining a realistic budget plan, the holiday gift giving will be much easier. There are 14 different collection levels that we offer, ranging from $25 to $3500. With this wide of a price range almost any organization can afford to reward recipients at a year-end event.
Find a way to make the reward separate from compensation-Year-end bonuses and retail gift cards may seem like an easy way to reward the different people who have contributed value to an organization. The easy way out, in this case, is definitely not the best route however. Research shows that cash and gift cards have several drawbacks as they do not have trophy value, the recipient will tend to use the gift to pay for utilities, the recipient knows the amount of money spent on him/her and most importantly people come to expect an annual bonus instead of feeling like they earned it throughout the year. Holiday gifts can be an important key to employee retention and overall job satisfaction. When people are rewarded for a job well done and recognized at the end of the year, they will remember the experience and not just have some extra money for groceries.
Organize a year-end ceremony or gift presentation while completing your day job-Reward programs can seem daunting when taken on by an individual. There is help out there though. Awards Network will help you to plan, organize, ship and prepare for your special date.
Find at least one company to purchase gifts and/or services from-Finding the right gift can be difficult unless you go to more than one source. We have done all of the leg work for you so that you do not have to. Our gifts range from Wenzel® Tents and Cuisinart® Blenders to General Electric® washer and dryer pairs and Bowflex® Home Gym Systems. Our lifestyle merchandise and travel selection features over hundreds of selections to choose from.
Find a unique corporate gift that is business appropriate-Logo’d candy and gift baskets may be fine presents for some people, but really, when was the last time you were truly motivated by a gift of smoked sausage with your boss’s personal brand mark on it? Lifestyle merchandise has been shown to provide trophy value and provides the recipient with an experience they will remember each time the gift is used.
Find a one-size-fits-all gift for each individual-Giving out pen sets and distributing other identical items to each recipient may seem like a time saving step, but don’t think your audience won’t notice. People need to feel that they are being rewarded for something they have earned as an individual in order to feel motivated by a reward. Recognition of an individual’s choice is one of the best ways to make a recipient feel like they are not a part of a corporate mold. In addition, personalizing a package for each recipient will add a special touch to any corporate holiday ceremony as well as provide a lasting impression.
Get the gifts and any accompanying ceremonial materials by your holiday party date-A person once told me that you know you are an adult when you begin to ask “why there are only 24 hours in a single day?” Finding time to organize and guarantee the delivery of all the things in your special ceremony can be a daunting task. Using a 3rd party to organize these plans for you may take a lot of pressure off and is a cost effective way to organize a corporate year-end holiday event. Let the professionals at Awards Network take care of the redemption process and see how easy and effective a corporate holiday gift event can be!
Guarantee the success of the program for all recipients-According to the law of large numbers, given a certain amount of events something is bound to go haywire. With any of our gifts, we guarantee recipient satisfaction for the first 60 days that they have the item. After this time frame, normal manufacturers’ warranties apply to all of the merchandise that we offer. Awards Network will take care of any customer satisfaction issues so that human resources can devote more time to what is truly important-their jobs.
Make sure the program is a success with company leaders-At Awards Network, we pride ourselves in our ability to be flexible. With our program capabilities and our outstanding merchandise selection at excellent prices, your corporate holiday program’s success is just around the corner. Our experienced Account Managers work one-on-one with clients to ensure that every facet of the program meets or exceeds company expectations. Over 90% of our clients have continued to use us for all of their reward program needs throughout the year, every year.
Truly recognize the value of each recipient’s contribution to the organization-By allowing recipients to select the gift of their choice and presenting them with a year-end ceremony, your organization can become a more attractive for workers and investors alike. Please contact us today for more information.
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