Corporate Gift Ideas

Do something other than a cake.

Let me repeat that...

Do something other than a cake.

Please!!!

Ok, let me explain...

It is quite likely that you have been given the responsibility of planning a party or some form of birthday acknowledgement for a person at the office.

Now, this could be a directive from above (The Boss), something you have initiated and feel will add to team morale perhaps, or because-that's-what-we-do-around-here.
 

Great, what an opportunity for you.

"Opportunity? For me?",  I hear you ask. Yes.

What a fantastic way to show others the following:

• You are skilled in other areas
   

• You are creative
   

• Well organized
   

• Can do important things for others
   

• Are public minded about "team" morale
   

In essence, you have shown tremendous leadership.

What will  happen if you pull it off?

Think about that for a minute.

Are you beginning to see the opportunity?

Occasions as Gift Ideas

A well planned corporate gift idea can go way beyond running to the department store at 4.45pm to grab a cheap pen. Think of what the gift will say.  Or the grand-daddy of them all - ducking down to the local bakery for a cake just like all the other ones we've had.

Yes, I hear the CEOs and VPs saying: "it's not our responsibility to organize cakes etc., this IS a business you know!" No it isn't. But think of the return on your small investment in productivity.

It's part of the culture, your business folk-lore and the smooth running of a social group called a place of business.

We could use "more than a cake" when..

• Big Birthdays - think milestones
   
• Personal Achievements - work related
   
• Celebration of business milestone
   
• Welcoming a new employee - even an old one back!
   
• Thanks for loyal service
   
• Retirement
   
• Promotion

The corporate gift ideas basket can over flow if you challenge the status quo and put a well planned occasion into action. Of course, it may set a precedent, have the staff full of positive expectations, increase productivity, improve spirit and morale and bring the boss less problems to deal with.

Hmmmm, that's a chance you'll just have to take!

Have a look at the Birthday Idea Generator for the Corporate Gift Ideas section. It will have examples of successful ideas that have worked in different businesses.