Build Your Staff Loyalty - Give The An Unexpected Gift

By Don Wong

The fast evolving custom of offering corporate gifts is not as known to people as gifts given by everyone to friends and family. These gifts, unlike personal gifts, are given to clients or employees to show thankfulness for their association or service.

Corporate gifts are usually costly things and they do not feature any company symbol or brand name, as they are not meant for marketing or promotion. On the other hand, a variety of gift items are often given away for advertisement purposes, such as stationery objects, USB drives, or books. In such cases, the gifts are usually marked with the company's logo before they are given away to workers or potential customers.

At the time of giving a corporate gift, it is critical to keep in mind the interests of the person to whom the gift is being given, and to tailor it accordingly. Organizations generally like to present personalised and lavish gifts to their key customers, but to their workforce they normally distribute a moderately expensive, but highly functional gift.

The impact of the corporate gift on the rapport with a customer or an employee depends on how valuable the person perceives the gift to be. However, gift-giving is at times regulated by the law, so a confirmation with your legal department is recommended.

Before buying corporate gifts you should prepare a budget, decide upon the number of gifts to be presented, and try to find good deals for a mass purchase from the dealers. This is obviously more useful in case of gifts to employees, especially if yours is a big company. Ensure that you purchase the right quantity so that every employee whom you desire to show appreciation towards by means of a corporate gift is included.

To sum it up, presenting corporate gifts is an intelligent business practice, that will help you develop a stronger and healthier association with both your staff and your customers. However, always make sure that it is allowed by law, and of course, by your financial position.

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