As Christmas draws closer those who work in offices may be looking for just the right gifts to get their bosses. Of course, there are many different opinions of what the right gifts should be.
Some people feel only items they make themselves should be given. Others choose to buy items that are quick and easy to pick up, such as gift cards or prepackaged gift sets.
Still others insist on shopping around until they find the perfect gifts. But all that shopping can take time. If you have been struggling with what to get, here are 6 tips for giving gifts to your boss that can help.
1. Don’t Overdo it
If you don’t have a ton of money it isn’t wise to buy extravagant gifts. There are a couple of reasons for this.
One reason is that you certainly don’t want to go into debt buying gifts you can’t really afford. That could make the coming months difficult as you try to scrimp on other bills and pay off credit cards.
But another is that you don’t need to try to impress your boss or outdo your coworkers either. An overly expensive gift to your boss can come off as though you are trying to by your bosses favor.
Instead choose inexpensive, quality gifts your boss can use to save time or get organized. Or, pick a game they can play with their family for the holidays.
2. Get Something Useful
Another tip for giving gifts to your boss is to get something useful. Try giving a solar phone charger or a cell phone power bank as a gift.
A good gift option is to give some fun pens, patterned mousepad, or a keyboard protector. Choose patterns or colors your boss likes to score bonus points.
3. Know What the Boss Likes
Do you need another tip for giving gifts to your boss? Learning what the boss likes can be used as a tool to help you choose gifts.
If your boss likes to grill, perhaps you could pick up a cool apron and add a pair of BBQ tongs and some grilling spices. Or, if you know their favorite football team, snag a few fan items for them such as a t-shirt or a cup koozie.
4. Beware of Gifts That Are Overly Personal
Gifts of perfume or lingerie definitely send the wrong message in an office atmosphere even if you know your boss really well and consider them a friend. Unless you are giving small lotion bottles to everyone even those types of products could be misconstrued.
5. Co-ordinate with Coworkers
A great way to give a really nice gift to your boss without making anyone else in the office feel guilty about what they gave is to all pitch in together. To do it discreetly, send an envelope around and have everyone put in what they can before marking their own name off the outside of the envelope.
This method prevents others from knowing how much everyone put in. It can also remove the pressure of you trying to come up with a give yourself.
Designate one person to pick up or order the gift item and wrap it. Then assign another the job of bringing a card each person can sign.
6. Bake Your Gift
When all else fails and you just don’t know what to get or spend, bake. This is an especially good idea of you know your boss is too busy to bake but loves homemade goodies.
The holidays are stressful enough without adding to it. Cut down on the pressure you feel by using some of these tips for giving gifts to your boss for Christmas.
What kind of gift do you feel is appropriate for a boss at Christmas?
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