Making employees feel valued and appreciated requires thoughtfully selecting gifts for them, regardless of budget size. There are plenty of gift ideas for employee rewards worth keeping in mind.
If your colleagues enjoy reading, surprise them with a subscription to Book of the Month – it will promote work-life balance while encouraging learning! This gift could make an excellent present!
Gift Cards
Gift cards are one of the simplest ways to reward employees and create an atmosphere of appreciation within your organization. Unlike company swag, gift cards allow your employees to select something they truly desire from hundreds of top gift card brands including closed loop options like Amazon and Audible – giving them something they truly feel appreciated for by both you and your company.
If your employee loves reading, give them the gift of books with Barnes & Noble or Audible gift cards as they enjoy their favorite books. Or give them one from Finish Line so they can grab themselves some new gear to enjoy outdoors activities!
Lowe’s is an excellent gift option as it enables employees to buy the tools needed for home maintenance if they rent. Other popular choices are restaurants such as Applebee’s or Panera Bread, clothing stores like Kohl’s or Old Navy or home goods shops like Bed Bath & Beyond and Home Depot.
Gift Certificates
Gift cards offer employees tremendous flexibility when selecting what to purchase, making it one of the most sought-after employee reward gifts. From foodies and outdoor enthusiasts to shoppers and bargain hunters alike, there’s sure to be something suitable at stores such as Walmart, Target or Costco that offer gift cards as an employee reward gift.
Personalised gifts are an elegant way of showing someone you care. From custom cartoon paintings and books, there is sure to be something perfect online to show how much someone means to you. Books make ideal employee recognition gifts as they can help alleviate stress while offering a sense of escape and adventure.
An employee appreciation gift card to a home improvement store or other home goods stores may also make for a thoughtful present that allows your team member to upgrade their home office space, potentially increasing productivity while making it feel cozier and cozier at the same time.
Gourmet Gift Baskets
If you want a truly special present for someone special, consider giving them a gourmet gift basket. Such presents demonstrate your thoughtfulness by showing that someone took time and thought to find something suitable; and do it all in celebration and appreciation; for instance a champagne-themed basket could make an excellent way of acknowledging an employee promotion or commemorating a new business partnership.
If your remote employees appreciate wine, consider gifting them a luxurious wine basket complete with wine samples and snacks. A snack basket coupled with movie tickets would also make an appreciated gesture!
Include items that promote wellness and fitness – yoga mat, water bottle and jump rope are great additions to a workout-themed gift basket.
Gym Membership
One way of showing our team members we appreciate them is through giving gym memberships as gifts. Not only will it help them feel healthier and fitter while supporting your business’s growth, but giving gift memberships will show just how much your team values them!
Gym memberships can be costly, but they’re an effective way to provide employees with an opportunity to exercise and stay healthy. Gyms typically offer various kinds of membership options including annual and monthly plans as well as fee-based services like personal training or massage therapy that go beyond what their general membership rate includes.
If you want to save some money on gym memberships, purchasing them in bulk could make a substantial impact on cost and may qualify you for corporate discounts. Furthermore, purchasing them as a group will encourage employees to work out together while building team spirit.
Scratch-Off Cards
Scratch-off cards as incentives for employees working toward specific business goals is an excellent way to boost employee morale and productivity. For instance, if you want to promote safe work practices among your team members, create an incentive card with cash prizes or company logo items they could win when following safety protocols or reaching an agreed-upon period without workplace injuries or accidents.
Supervisors can hand out cards to employees they witness performing outstanding actions, such as welcoming newcomers and showing them around, adhering to protocol with precision or taking on extra tasks that don’t fall under their job description. Prizes could range from one day off of work or gift cards depending on your budget.
Labels & Specialty Products offers customized scratch-off cards to engage, motivate, and inspire your workforce. Get in touch with us now so we can start designing the ideal card for you.
Gourmet Gifts
When celebrating employee anniversaries or milestones, gourmet gifts like wine, whisky or specialty liquor make excellent presents that can be shared during happy hour events or saved to enjoy later at home.
Rewarding employees with experiences can also be very impactful. Spa days or escape rooms provide them with a chance to relax and rejuvenate, while personalized stickers, mugs and magnets from Sticker Mule let your team members know you are thinking about them – get them today!
Finally, catered lunch is an easy and thoughtful way to show your team members your gratitude. Consider adding a dessert cart for extra flair if possible; this idea works particularly well with smaller teams or companies without budgets to hire full-service caterers.