2021 Corporate Gift Guide | Inspiration For This Holiday Season
Business is about relationships - and gift giving is about nurturing those relationships. In the words of Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Without wanting to sound ungrateful, I’m sure we’ve all received gifts that have left us feeling a little underwhelmed; that the act was merely a box-ticking exercise or last-minute panic buy.
Thoughtful gifts not only say ‘thank you’ but tell your clients and employees you value them - that they mean more than dollar signs or cogs in the wheel.
So, to help inspire some thoughtful gift buying this season, we’ve pulled together a few ideas we hope will resonate with your values and the message you want your gift to send.
Gifts for Good is a proud B-Corporation with a vision of a world where every gift purchased gives back. It’s been a tough year for a lot of people and Gifts for Good offers you the ability to send meaningful gifts while supporting the issues you, or your gift recipient, care about the most - homelessness, children living in poverty, animal welfare, environmental issues, to name but a few. Choose from a wide range of gifts all ethically purchased from over 60 non-profit and social enterprise makers. It’s the ultimate ‘feel good’ gift.
Who doesn’t love a tin of festive cookies or a box of rich, indulgent chocolate truffles landing on their desk in the run up to Christmas? CorporateGift.com offers a huge selection of branded edible gifts that say thank you while raising your brand awareness at the same time. Handcrafted by confectionary artisans then decorated with your chosen design, it’s a fun and personalized way to say thanks.
Corporate gift cards take the guesswork out of gift buying and give your employees, customers, and clients the choice to select a gift they really want and that means something to them. Send a gift card from a particular retailer if you know someone has a penchant for that brand, or check out Giftogram where your recipient can choose from a range of retailers, including Amazon, iTunes, Walmart, Home Depot, Target, Best Buy, Dunkin’ Donuts, and many others.
‘Give stories, not stuff.’ That’s the message from experience gift company, Tinggly. If you’re looking to give a different kind of gift this year, then this certainly hits the mark. Both Tinggly and Gifting Owl offer hundreds of incredible experiences from around the world, such as bungee jumping, spa treatments, cookery classes, and hot air balloon rides. It’s a thoughtful gift with a difference and a wonderful memory to boot.
The perfect gift for any tea or coffee connoisseur has to be an Atlas Tea Club or Atlas Coffee Club gift subscription. Each month, they’ll receive teas or coffees from different parts of the world, together with a postcard, tasting notes, and brewing/steeping tips for each batch. A gift subscription keeps the Christmas spirit going long beyond December and is the gift that keeps on giving.
And our final suggestion is for those who’ve got in a tangle on the countless zoom calls we’ve all been part of this year - Apple AirPods. These wireless earphones are simple to pair with different devices, including Android, and come packed with the latest technology for a truly superior earphone experience. Not only do AirPods look super-slick, with no wires to unknot before each call, just think of all the time and frustration this gift will save someone!
