Do you want to show your employees that you appreciate them? There are many ways to do so, but as we approach Christmas, presents are the low-hanging fruit. Gifts are one of the five love languages - we won't go into detail about the now, but we've got some tips for Christmas gifts for employees that they're sure to appreciate.
Written by: Guro Thobru
It's the little things in everyday life that count the most, but Christmas gifts for employees are a great opportunity to pay a little extra tribute to the people you interact with on a daily basis. It's the end of the year and it's nice to have something under the tree other than home-knitted socks and the mystery book you also get from Aunt Lena. If you choose your gifts carefully, your employees will realize that they mean something, which in turn is important for motivation.
Here we go: Christmas gift tips!
A lot of people will appreciate experiences instead of things gathering dust in a drawer. To the extent that there is dust in a drawer, but you get the point. Material things for the haves and have-nots don't make much sense. Give experiences instead!
Of all the great experiences you can give as a Christmas present, we must first mention the KOK experience in the form of a sauna gift card. We're convinced your employees will love it! You're free to choose the amount, how many you want and whether it should be physical or digital. What a lovely Kinderegg to give! The joy of thinking about how happy your employees will be, the joy when they visit KOK and the joy of thinking back on great memories.
Similar feelings can bubble up from giving and receiving gift cards to a concert, theater, cinema, stand-up show or festival. If you know your employees well, you may know exactly what they'll like best, and you can give specific tickets. You can also let them choose freely from, for example Eventim or a local operator.
A sporting experience can also be a hit. Climbing parks, water parks and fjords are ready for you to climb, swim or paddle in,
and on this page you can buy gift cards for outdoor activities in several forms.
Enjoying a restaurant is a gift that will please most people. At Givn you'll find gift cards for restaurants in both Hamar and Oslo. Chef first, restaurant later? Givn even sends a reminder to the recipient, so you don't forget to enjoy yourself.
So physical things aren't wrong either, but we're taking a stand for what lies at the more sustainable end of the scale. For example:
Wool underwear from FOGG Gildeskål. The brand is founded and run by two sisters from Northern Norway with values such as collaboration, creativity and respect for nature in the development of the brand. The clothes are made to last, and will warm your employees to the core whether they are in the office or on the road.
For employees to perform, they also need to rest. MYYK is known for the softest bedding in the northern hemisphere, but they also make organic cotton clothes that are great to curl up in after work. How about a Sunday Hoodie to someone who may need to lower their shoulders?
If you want to go a long way in the sustainable direction, it doesn't get much greener than planting a tree. At Allegiance you can plant one or more trees on behalf of your employees, in many different locations around the world. You can choose the type of tree and how much CO2 it will absorb, and the recipient of the gift can follow the tree's development. A nice and unifying gift for the team!
The way to an employee's heart is through their stomach, isn't that what they say? In any case, it's nice to get something that tastes good as a gift.
We recommend putting together a great packed lunch, with a little more flair than the one for lunch. At Smak av Italia you can browse the Christmas catalog and find the package that appeals to them the most. Whatever you choose, we bet your employees will be delighted with this gift.
At Amoi you can get quality goods from local businesses delivered to your door in most parts of the country. How about a gift card for doughnuts from Talormade for your Friday night? They're actually the talk of the town. Or maybe sausages from the local sausage maker, or French delicacies from the niche store you never knew existed? Amoi ensures that products not found in shopping malls find their way home to your employees. Or as part of that packed lunch you had in mind.
Another thing that speaks to an employee's heart is good coffee. I'm sure you have great coffee in the office, but don't your employees take weekends too? Make sure they wake up without coffee panic on weekends with a coffee subscription from, for example The bird.
The latest gift tip is bubbling! A bottle of cider from Åkre Farm i Hardanger is quite specific considering the large selection you'll find at Polet, but this local producer has won gold in international cider competitions. The story behind the brand is about going against the grain, believing in yourself and your contribution to the world, and contributing to the local community. That's the kind of thing we like. And probably the people you work with too!
Hope you found something your employees will like! Good luck in your gift hunt.
As of the 2021 income year, the general limit for tax-free gifts in employment is NOK 5,000.
Furthermore, the condition that gifts given by the employer as a general arrangement for the employees is abolished.
This applies to all types of occasions where the employer gives a gift. Read more at The Swedish Tax Agency if you are in doubt about whether the gifts are appropriate.
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