There is no better way to improve the company's performance than by offering gifts or prizes to those that contribute. It can, however, be hard to know what gifts will help to keep employees happy and focused on their work, so we have written up a few ideas of some common and slightly more unusual gift ideas to help you along.
A great gift that everyone can use is to buy a meal with drinks at a local restaurant. This not only gives your employee and their partner a good night out, but it also helps local business - this is a win/win. You may even be able to find a discount for meals on quieter days as restaurants are often having problems filling their seats during the week.
Many businesses have sponsorship deals with local sports clubs, and this is an excellent opportunity to give staff a cool prize. If you don't have a sponsorship with a local club, you can buy sports tickets to events you know they will enjoy. Sports tickets are good for prizes that can be given to multiple staff members as it can help to create team bonding while rewarding the hardest working members at the same time.
Everyone likes to win at games of chance, however, for many people, this simply might be an unnecessary expense on which to spend their earnings on. Betting exists in all forms all over the world and can prove to be the perfect gift for the lucky employee who deserves it. By covering this initial expense you’re allowing your staff to potentially win big and score a jackpot. You can use online websites to find great tickets and prizes that will give your employees a real windfall should their numbers come up. Although beware, this also creates a scenario where if the winning numbers truly do come up for the fortunate individual, you might just find yourself without said employee come Monday morning!
Although it seems a little old school, a gift card from a shop that your employee will use is always an excellent gift. Be sure to select the shop wisely as many gift cards end up unused. Ask their friends or colleagues which shops they think the employee would most like to have the money to spend in.
You can, of course, buy gifts specific to the persons needs or wishes. A young worker may like video games, whereas a more mature worker may prefer a bottle of whisky or wine to drink with friends. New release books are also suitable for gifts as most people like to read in their downtime.
We all like to have our own coffee mug when at work, but often they are all the same. Reward your team members by giving them personalised mugs with their names or nicknames printed on them. You can also get mugs with images or caricatures of the staff to really personalise the experience.
A gym membership may not be top of the list for every worker, so use common sense on whether it is suitable or not for the given individual. This is not only a super gift, but it may encourage some to start exercising, something that most will recognise as one of those activities that do require a gentle nudge in the right direction.
The perfect present to receive, especially around the holiday season. Check online for hamper gifts that give someone a range of delicious food and drink that they can enjoy with their family. These don't need to be expensive hampers, but there are unique ones available that give them a taste of something they perhaps wouldn't buy on their own.
Although working from home isn't possible for all types of work, if possible, it can be a real treat for the staff. A work from home day is excellent for those celebrating a birthday as they save on commute time and can go out to celebrate earlier than usual. The extra benefit is that it also is seen as an eco-friendly way to work.
A simple idea that always gets staff in a good mood. Allow the team to wear casual clothes on a Friday as this will cheer them up for the weekend, and you can also ask for charity donations for the privilege. You are not only cheering up staff with a relaxed day, but also supporting a local charity in the process.
Sending a staff member to a seminar or training day can be useful for the staff member and your company. The staff gets a day out of the office and learns new skills or techniques which will benefit the organisation and themselves in the long run.
Many companies now give their staff an additional day's holiday each year for their birthdays. This shows you care about them and provides every member with the same bonus each year, which will keep morale and enthusiasm at high levels.
This is another gift that will give the staff a good present and offers great team building, which will improve the well being of the company too. Take them to a go-kart track or rock-climbing centre where they will get exercise and have a fun day, a great all-in-one package.
If a team member excels in hitting their sales targets, make the gift memorable. Let the staff know what the prize is and make it a high value one, such as the latest mobile phone or laptop. The improved sales you get along the way will pay for it many times over, and the winner receives a gift that they will use daily and keep them focused on the job.
Rewarding employees who have put in the extra effort to help your organisation will keep them happy and content while contributing to your company. Gifts have the power to highly incentivise staff to go that extra bit to ensure that the company is performing well and reaching the targets you have set. Have a range of prizes available, weekly, monthly and yearly to keep your staff loyal and enthused about working for you, never losing sight of the fact that without them your shared success probably wouldn’t be possible.
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