There are usually no difficulties in choosing a surprise for a loved one, while choosing business gifts, you need not only to know the tastes and preferences of a partner or boss, but also to have information on how to present a present correctly.
Although at first glance, business gifts are not so important and necessary, in fact, they can play a positive role. With the help of a well-chosen present, you can thank for the joint work, smooth out the conflict situation. When we give gifts to a boss or colleagues, we become a little closer and bring joy and positive emotions to our daily work.
Basic rules for choosing business gifts for leading men
Business gifts for male executives must be presented according to etiquette and follow the following rules:
- the leader should be congratulated jointly, by the entire work team, avoiding individual gifts that can be misinterpreted by both colleagues and the boss himself;
– gifts for the leader should not be expensive, but at the same timecorrespond to his position, status and position in the company;
- it is better not to give humorous and personal gifts to the leader, especially if the team is dominated by formal relations with superiors;
– The best options when choosing a gift for the boss are original decorations that fit well with the interior or complement it, as well as stylish stationery.
Gift options for male executives
Good business gifts for male bosses:
– homemade stylish gifts from the team of employees;
– book of achievements of the organization;
– stylish pen, diary, cigarette case with engraved congratulations;
- a photo collage with the best shots of the team or a calendar with memorable photos;
– coffee maker for coffee lovers;
– tea or coffee service engraved or made of good quality porcelain.
Unsuitable gifts to present to the boss are:
– low quality liquor;
– wristwatch or alarm clock;
– expensive gifts.
What to give a female boss
Business gifts and souvenirs that are suitable for a male leader will not bring joy to the boss, so you can pick her up:
- a set of elite varieties of tea or coffee with sweets, depending on preferences;
– a beautiful vase engraved with congratulations and wishes;
– portrait,drawn from photo;
– silver or crystal service
– a beautiful large bouquet of your favorite flowers or an unusual flower in a pot.
Gifts for work colleagues
Gifts to colleagues on New Year's Eve, February 23 for men, March 8 for women or other generally accepted celebrations should be the same and not single out a superior person over a subordinate.
If a gift needs to be presented from the whole team on a birthday, anniversary, wedding day or the birth of a child, then the present is best made original and practical. In addition, a woman should be given a flower in a pot or a beautiful bouquet of her favorite flowers.
What to give to colleagues or subordinates
Business gifts for colleagues and subordinates are probably not so easy to choose, especially if February 23 and March 8 are coming soon, when the entire female part of the team congratulates the male part, and vice versa. There is a huge variety of presents to cheer up colleagues and bring joyful notes to workdays:
- pillow "Ostrich", which will allow you to sleep in almost any conditions;
- flash drive in the form of a key with an engraved name;
– table fountain;
– flying alarm clock;
– ball to facilitate decision making;
– desktop anti-stress;
– figurine "Motivator";
– radio key search system.
When purchasing gifts for a large team, you can pick up practical and original gizmos that will delightdaily:
– a set of delicious food erasers;
– pen with a spoon or suction cup, in the form of a banana;
– stickers in the form of pizza, ice cream;
– calendar to achieve the goal.
Gift for business partners
Business gifts for business partners and clients of the company are usually prepared after joint negotiations, exhibitions, presentations or conferences. Companies often prepare gifts for clients for the New Year, March 8 and other professional holidays. The main thing that is needed when preparing a presentation is to make a congratulatory inscription or engraving with the name and logo of the company.
You can give business gifts such as pen, table clock, picture. A greeting card would be a good addition.
Better not give gifts issued by your company.
Business New Year Gifts
New Year is a holiday when everyone, without exception, is waiting for miracles. And on the eve of the holiday at work, it would not hurt to add variety and decorate the working days of the team in brighter colors. Business New Year gifts can cheer you up like nothing else. To please colleagues and the boss, you can prepare:
– 3D volumetric lamp in the form of a Christmas tree, globe or spiral, which can serve not only as a night light, but also as a decoration for your room, it can be ordered in any shape to your taste (in the form of a letter, flower or favorite symbol year).
– Sets for those who love tea ceremonies and natural sweets (nuts, honey,goodies from berries, teas from natural herbs collected in ecologically clean corners of Russia). Such a gift will please everyone in the team, because with a cup of fragrant tea with hormones of happiness, you can enjoy a pleasant heart-to-heart conversation and become closer to each other.
– Handmade sweets and “gold” candies (truffles and pralines, chocolate made from natural ingredients).
– Lollipops of different shapes and tastes (in the form of a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, a sock, a Christmas toy, a symbol of the coming year).
It is not necessary that business gifts for the New Year be expensive, the main thing is to show attention and cheer up everyone around.
Fancy business gifts
Presents for colleagues, boss or business partners can be small and not expensive, but it is best to choose original business gifts, for example:
1) A cup, t-shirt or poster with custom-made unusual images (for example, with a photo of the boss and the inscription "The best leader in the world" or with a picture of the team and the inscription "Club of fun and resourceful").
2) It's good if the leadership can allocate a certain amount of money for gifts to the team. They are best used (depending on amount) on:
– organization of a joint holiday;
- a joint trip to bowling, karaoke bar;
– a weekend trip to nature with tents and barbecues;
– a trip to the mountains, to the sea or another excursion aroundsightseeing cities.
3) Homemade cookies, gingerbread or cake made in the form of New Year's symbols (Christmas tree, snowman, sock and other Christmas decorations).
What should be a business gift?
Business gifts should be chosen according to etiquette and comply with its basic rules, especially if it is a present for a boss who communicates with subordinates only on an official level. In this case, the souvenir should be:
– As appropriate as possible.
– Have no connotations (e.g. don't give watches or sharp objects, especially to senior executives).
– Don't repeat gifts.
– The gourmet liquor of this case must also be proven and of high quality. This also applies to other things that the leader is well versed in (for example, a fishing rod for a fisherman, a tent for a tourist traveler, a stick or skates for a hockey player).
What should I avoid when choosing business gifts?
When choosing a business gift, you must also be guided by some prohibitions:
1) It is better to avoid personal gifts for the manager, especially if the relationship with him does not cross formal boundaries. Better not give:
– personal care products;
- clothes (even leather gloves or belt, hat or socks); if you want to give something to update your wardrobe, then it can be: a scarf, a scarf or a tie.
– household items;
– business gift etiquettealso prohibits the serving of alcoholic beverages;
– objects of religious worship;
- comic gifts, especially for an older person, as he may not understand such a present and not even accept;
– used items, excluding antiques.
2) Expensive gifts should be avoided, as the manager may simply not accept them. After all, such a present can put the boss or colleague in an awkward position, and he will feel obligated.
It is possible and even desirable to give business partners expensive gifts, only they are addressed, they must be on behalf of the whole company, and not an individual.
3) It's best to avoid gifts that fall under the superstitious list, even if you think your boss doesn't believe in omens at all. Do not give: slippers, sharp objects, watches and empty wallets, as well as live gifts, even if the person has repeatedly hinted that he wants to get a turtle or aquarium fish.
How to give business gifts correctly?
To know how to give business gifts, you need to follow the basic rules of gift etiquette:
1) The presentation must be accompanied by a brief wish and kind words.
2) You can not hide a gift in a box or bag. According to etiquette, it should be unwrapped immediately and thanked.
3) Business gifts can be given on birthdays, personal dates of employees, generally accepted, state and other holidays.
4) When choosing a gift for a particular organization, you need to be aware of the rules and restrictions that apply todonation.
5) Business gifts with company logos can be given to colleagues, but it is better not to do this on behalf of the company, because there are organizations where there is a ban on accepting gifts with logos of other enterprises.
Regulations on the exchange of business gifts
The exchange of business gifts and business hospitality provides for both their correct giving and acceptance. Giving business presentations should be made on the basis of the main generally accepted norms:
1) Compliance of business gifts with the requirements of the anti-corruption legislation of the Russian Federation.
2) Giving or performing a service on behalf of an entire organization, not an individual.
3) It is unacceptable to create obligations associated with the position or performance of official duties of the one who receives the gift.
4) Unacceptability of a gift as a reward for a service or action rendered.
5) It is not permissible to give a gift in the form of cash in any form.
How to accept a business gift?
The rules for exchanging business gifts also regulate their correct acceptance:
1) Employees of an organization or enterprise should accept gifts only at official meetings and events.
2) The gift must not give rise to the possibility of a conflict of interest.
3) An employee of the organization has no right to accept gifts at business negotiations, during the conclusion of contracts.
4) An employee may not ask for or demand gifts from the organization or third parties.
5) You can not accept gifts in the form of cashfunds.
It is necessary to be able to accept business gifts according to the norms of etiquette, as well as to choose and give presents. For the received gift, you must definitely express your gratitude, but how to do it right:
– Pick up a gift carefully and carefully, look into the eyes of the person who is giving you a present, and smile.
– Then open the gift and thank you again for the good choice, taste, or say that this is exactly the thing you wanted to have for a long time. It is impossible to demonstrate what is presented to all the guests present, it may not be very pleasant for the person giving.
