Etiquette experts suggest that management should give their employees gifts as a form of recognition and as a sign of appreciation without the expectation of reciprocation. The same applies to clients; the company should give its valued clients gifts but not expect the same.

Brilliant Gift Ideas for Clients and Employees

Books

Gift cards

Edible arrangements

Outgoing certificates

Flowers

Things to Consider When Gifting Your Customers and Employees

• Value of the gift

  Of course the gift must be valuable to the recipient but you need to determine what the value and by value we don’t mean monetary. If you want to give a gift with impact, determine what their interests are before shopping.

• Timing of the gift

   The timing of the gift is important because ideally gifts are symbolic. If not well timed, your gift may look more like a coercive gesture rather than a heartfelt one. Most gifts are presented after milestones, during holiday season or at the end of a financial year to recognize and appreciate efforts and business relationships.

• Gifting venue

  Gifting needs to be conducted in a professional environment such as on company group opposed to private settings.

• Packaging

   Packaging is of great importance especially when presenting gifts to clients abroad. Be wary of color meanings and symbols.