Sometimes it feels like you just don't need one more thing on your plate during the holidays so gifting for clients and employees can take a back burner. In this blog read the Top 5 Reasons to give gifts this holiday season.
- Recipients feel appreciated. Whether you’re gifting to employees, clients, or other companies who make your work possible, it’s the perfect opportunity to let everyone who is involved in your business know that you are grateful for them and are thinking about them. Even if all the gifts are the same, you still took the time to make a list of recipients, and they made it onto the list!
- Keeps you top of mind. Perhaps you haven’t heard from a client recently – a holiday gift is a great way to get your name in front of them again, without it feeling like a ploy. Maybe you’re part of a large company – a year-end gift, particularly one that comes with a signed note, makes you memorable and more than just a nameless cog. As folks get ready to reevaluate who they work with in the new year, you’ve had one last word in making sure you’re not forgotten. The positive feelings of receiving a gift will be associated with your company, and they’ll think about you whenever they look at/wear/use the gift!
- Spread joy in a chaotic time. The holidays are a demanding time for most people, both professionally and personally. Many industries consider Q4 and the holidays to be their busiest time of the year. On top of managing the goings-on at work, there are parties to host/attend, gifts to give, and family members to gather, all of which can be stressful, even if it’s a joyful time of year for them. Your gift will cut through the chaos and be a source of happiness. On the other side of that, there are plenty of people for whom the holidays aren’t a positive time, so your gift may be just the thing to turn that around. Either way, for employees especially, a holiday gift acknowledges all they’re dealing with and boosts morale.
- Spend those Q4 funds on something meaningful. If you need to spend the last of the Q3/Q4 budget, what better way than on something special for those who support your business? Money may not be able to literally buy happiness, but a gift is a great way to spend money to create happiness. End the year positively and start the new one off right!
- It feels good. Not only will your recipients feel merry and bright upon getting your gift, but you’ll also experience joy from bringing a smile to someone else’s face. Gift giving is one of the recognized “love languages” for a reason. For many, the act of giving is even better than receiving, and you deserve holiday happiness, too!
