Should colleagues or superiors and subordinates exchange Christmas gifts in the workplace? And what rules should they follow? Answers to these questions were published in a recent article on the US News website written by the author of popular management tips Alison Green. First of all, she advises companies to think about whether they should organize gift-giving in their workplaces in some way.
Not every employee wants to give gifts and not every employee celebrate Christmas. If you decide that you will exchange gifts, stick to the following rules:
Do not force employees to give gifts to their superiors
On the contrary, gifts should be given from the top down.
Do not organize mandatory exchange of gifts
If you want to organize the exchange of gifts, you would rather encourage the interested employees to sign in voluntarily. Set a low amount of money to invest.
Do not give too personal and too expensive gifts
Perfumes, jewelry, expensive electronics or erotically themed literature are not ideal gifts for the office. Your colleagues should misinterpret your intents and it could unnecessarily make a tense atmosphere.
Bet on food
If you want to organize a Christmas party while not having to invest large sums in the gifts for employees, buy some food. Something to eat will be appreciated by everyone.
Think about what to give to whom
Alcohol for Muslims or meat for vegetarians will clearly show that you do not know your employees. Therefore, identify what gifts would be appreciated the most in advance. You should not be surprised if it is cash or extra time off.
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