Gifts for your team—swag or something really valuable?
by Miki SaxonIt’s that time of year and managers are thinking about what to give their people and still stay within their budget.
- Really good company pens – $2.50+/person
- Company tees or hats – $3.50 to $5.00/person
- Department party – $300+
- Your time and interest – priceless
And if you’re the CEO think about this—
- Company party – $500 – $X-thousand
- Walking the talk of a world-class culture – priceless
I’m not suggesting that you eliminate the parties and other material gestures, but that you give serious thought to adding intangibles, the kind that improve innovation, productivity, retention and morale.
November 26th, 2007 at 6:54 pm
Though brief the post really brings home the emptiness of a bad corporate culture versus the excitement of a manager and CEO that cares deeply about their biggest asset- their people.
November 27th, 2007 at 12:10 am
Thanks, Bob, the insight in your comment definitely falls in the “priceless” category.