7 Holiday Gift Ideas for Employees

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and you should be thanking your employees for all their hard work during the course of the past 12 months. But what should you get them? And what do they really want?

As one of the leading staffing agencies in South Florida, Future Force knows that bonuses, of course, are typically at the top of most employees’ wish lists. So if your budget can accommodate them, it’s certainly a great way to show your staff you care and appreciate them. If not, a few other holiday gift ideas for employees:

#1. Food. Whether it’s a box of chocolates, a gourmet fruit basket, or a high end bottle of olive oil, most people love to get the gift of food.

#2. Gift cards. Purchase different gift cards for each employee that you think they’ll enjoy. Have a handy guy or gal around the office? Get them a Lowe’s or Home Depot gift card. Got someone who is passionate about cooking? Williams Sonoma is perfect for him or her. Does one of your employees love coffee? Then think Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts gift cards.

#3. Restaurant gift certificates. Another idea for gifts for your employees is to give each one a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant.

#4. Books. If you like to read, pick out books for each staff member that you think they’ll enjoy. Not only will they appreciate the gift, but they’ll be touched that you took the time to pick something out suited just for them.

#5. Paid time off during the holidays. You can’t put a price tag on extra time with friends and family.

#6. Clothing. Items like hoodies and fleece blankets are always a hit this time of the year.

#7. Pens, notebooks, or luggage. Consider engraving or monogramming each with employees’ initials.

Whatever you do decide to get employees, be sure a handwritten thank you note telling them how much you value their contributions accompanies it.

The New Year is just around the corner. If part of your goal for 2015 is to take on new initiatives and launch new projects, Future Force can help. As one of the leading staffing agencies in South Florida, we can give you fast access to the skilled and dependable people you need, where and when you need them. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you grow your business in 2015 – and beyond.