{"id":2562,"date":"2021-12-24T14:37:31","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T06:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2562"},"modified":"2021-12-24T14:37:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T06:37:31","slug":"your-guide-to-corporate-gifting-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/your-guide-to-corporate-gifting-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to corporate gifting this holiday season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to nurture a relationship with an old, valuable client? Or say \u2018thank you\u2019 to a stellar employee? Corporate gifting is the way to go and there\u2019s no better way to do it than the holiday season. But don\u2019t just send them a soulless gift for the sake of it. Send them one that\u2019s thoughtful and meaningful. This will show them that you are attentive and respectful, as well as care about their needs and wants. If you\u2019re not sure where to begin with corporate gifting, this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article will explain the why and how of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class='code-block code-block-4' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/assets\/pdf\/PP%20Brochure%20-%20Corporate%20(Web).pdf?campSource=PPUK-Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=content_banner&utm_campaign=banner&utm_content=corporate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-775\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/PPUK-blog-banners-1138x493-px_02-07.jpg?resize=700%2C303&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Corporate insurance banner\" width=\"700\" height=\"303\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of corporate gifting\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business is all about winning clients and cultivating relationships, and providing a good service (through capable, well-trained, motivated, and friendly employees) to keep clients coming back for more. While providing gifts can\u2019t compensate for a poor client experience or terrible products\/service, it can definitely be the icing on top if you\u2019ve already got all the key pieces in place. Here are a few reasons why you should consider corporate gifting this holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. It makes sure the client remembers you\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you heard the saying \u2018out of sight, out of mind\u2019? If there\u2019 s a client you\u2019ve worked with before but haven\u2019t heard from in a while, sending a thoughtful gift reminds them of you. It&#8217;s like an unspoken gesture saying that you\u2019re still there and you\u2019re still available, and that they\u2019re free to reach out to you if they need your services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. It makes you seem grateful and appreciative\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re gifting a client or an employee, you\u2019ll also come across as grateful for and appreciative of the other person. This is particularly relevant for employees because appreciation makes them feel valued and enhances their performance, bringing about a number of spillover benefits for your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. It contributes to a positive corporate culture\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal workplace environment is one where employees feel accepted, comfortable, and valued. Not only does giving gifts make an individual employee feel valued, but it also contributes to the wider corporate culture that will make it easier for your business to attract and retain stellar employees and work with the best clients across the board.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. It boosts morale during the holiday season\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that productivity and morale tends to dip during the holiday season? It\u2019s no surprise as employees are already in the mood to switch off. As such, gifting during this time can do wonders to lift employees\u2019 spirits and your services. If you want to go all out when boosting morale, you can also consider a holiday-themed celebration:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #CCC; border-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/key\/rhDHRBtjdbJuH3\" width=\"595\" height=\"485\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"> <\/iframe> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. It reflects your values as a business\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this day and age, both clients and employees care about the values of your business. They want to know what your environment policy is, what your anti-slavery policy is, and much more. By choosing your gifts wisely, you\u2019re also reflecting your business values and communicating that to your stakeholders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dos and don\u2019t of corporate gifting\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019re on board with corporate gifting, where do you begin in your search for suitable gifts? As no one likes sending (or receiving) gifts that are destined to sit on the back of shelves, and sending potentially inappropriate gifts can be awkward to say the least, we\u2019ve come up with some do\u2019s and don&#8217;ts of corporate gifting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do make it practical<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you want to give a gift that the recipient is almost definitely going to use, try giving something practical like a mug or a t-shirt. What\u2019s more, practical gifts also create less wastage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Do make it personal:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Personalizing gifts shows the recipient that you put some thought into their gift. Engraving their name on something or sending them their favourite chocolates does the trick!<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do be creative and have fun<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Just because it\u2019s a business setting doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be creative and have fun. Interesting tea blends, unique calendars, and healthy snacks subscription box are some ideas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Do make a statement: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your company against animal cruelty? Make sure you don\u2019t give gifts made out of leather or other animal products. Do give gifts that reflect what your company stands for.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019ts<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Don\u2019t be cheap<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There\u2019s a time and place to cut costs, but gift giving isn\u2019t one of them. Be generous &#8211; within reason, of course. This will show the recipient that you truly appreciate them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Don\u2019t use gifts as bribes:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On the other hand, gifts that are very expensive might be seen as an attempt to bribe the recipient. This will most likely backfire, causing more harm than good.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Don\u2019t be offensive<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: What is and isn\u2019t offensive varies depending on the culture, so do be mindful of this when gift giving. Sending a bottle of wine to some might be perfectly acceptable, but not to someone who doesn\u2019t drink.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Don\u2019t be overly promotional:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While it\u2019s okay to hand out company merchandise, that shouldn\u2019t be the entirety of your gift giving. It\u2019s hardly a token of appreciation if it\u2019s something you\u2019d hand out at an event or tradeshow.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all things employee benefits, get in touch with Pacific Prime UK today!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to give your employees the gift of good health this holiday season, you\u2019ve come to the right place. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has over two decades of experience working with businesses of all sizes and industries, and is more than happy to work with yours as well. Whether you\u2019re looking for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/plans\/group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">group and corporate health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/employee-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/approach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tailored and technology-driven approach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you achieve your goals and simplify the entire plan administration process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about what we can do for you, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arrange a FREE consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a member of our corporate team today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/?campSource=PPUK-Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=cta_banner&utm_campaign=banner&utm_content=corporate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-780\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PPSG_Bus_01.jpg?resize=700%2C303&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Business Insurance banner\" width=\"700\" height=\"303\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to nurture a relationship with an old, valuable client? 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