Giving out staff gifts is a good way to show your appreciation for a job well-done or incentivize employees to exceed expectations. When deciding what to give as gifts, consider handing out promotional products. Items with your company’s name and logo will help reinforce your employees’ brand loyalty and show that they are valued members of the team. To ensure the gifts are well-received, there are a few points to keep in mind when weighing options. 

Don’t Be Too Specific

Whether you have a few employees or a workforce of hundreds, don’t give out promotional products based on gender or that are geared toward certain individuals. You could be accused of favoritism. Giving out gifts that are incredibly personal might be seen as inappropriate for a professional environment, too. To avoid issues, choose gifts centered around improving work productivity or general activities people enjoy, such as headphones and speakers to listen to music.    

Take Functionality Into Account

Although you could give out paperweights and other promotional products that employees can display on their desks, choose items that serve a specific purpose instead. Gifts that come in handy in day-to-day life will be the most appreciated. If employees often travel for work or take meetings out of the office, for example, consider giving sturdy laptop bags, satchels, and suitcases. This way, they can safely transport electronics, documents, and additional belongings.

Ask for Advice

Asking managers and other employees for their opinions won’t hurt, either. As they communicate with colleagues daily, they are well-equipped to provide suggestions regarding what items the staff will benefit from the most. Reach out to a few people from different departments for advice. Add the items mentioned most often to the list of gift possibilities.   

Whether you want promotional products to build brand awareness with clients and prospects or give as gifts to the team, the professionals at Stellar Designs in Anchorage, Alaska, would love to help you with all of these projects. Our skilled technicians will place your business messaging and images on corporate apparel, promotional items, or travel bags, to name a few. To discuss your project with a professional, call (907) 562-4248; a representative is happy to provide suggestions on what products will interest your target audience. Visit us online to see what custom products we can create.