Corporate gifting is more than just holiday hampers—it’s your employer’s way of recognizing your hard work and making you feel valued.
This employee-focused glossary breaks down what corporate gifts are, why they matter, how they work, and what you should know about gift cards, taxes, and the best types of gifts to receive at work.
Corporate gifting is when your company gives you a gift—physical items, experiences, or gift cards—to show appreciation for your contributions. These gifts may be given during holidays, work anniversaries, or as part of employee recognition programs.
It’s a thoughtful gesture that reflects appreciation for your efforts.
Corporate gifts are the actual items or services you might receive from your employer. They can include branded notebooks, tech gadgets, wellness kits, personalized thank-you boxes, or gift cards. These gifts are meant to acknowledge your hard work and celebrate milestones.
Corporate gifting helps employees feel recognized and valued. A meaningful gift can:
It’s more than a perk—it’s part of building a respectful and rewarding workplace.
Gifts are usually arranged by the HR, employee engagement, or people operations team. Sometimes your manager might select or personalize a gift for your work anniversary or specific achievement. In larger companies, gifting platforms automate and manage the process to ensure timely and consistent recognition.
You may receive gifts on:
Some companies use platforms where you can redeem your gift from a selection, while others may send items directly to your home or desk.
The best gifts are those that feel personal, thoughtful, and useful. Examples include:
Gifts that reflect your interests or offer everyday value tend to make the strongest impact.
Il s'agit d'enquêtes courtes qui peuvent être envoyées fréquemment pour vérifier rapidement ce que vos employés pensent d'un sujet. L'enquête comprend moins de questions (pas plus de 10) afin d'obtenir rapidement des informations. Elles peuvent être administrées à intervalles réguliers (mensuels/hebdomadaires/trimestriels).
Organiser périodiquement des réunions d'une heure pour discuter de manière informelle avec chaque membre de l'équipe est un excellent moyen de se faire une idée précise de ce qui se passe avec eux. Comme il s'agit d'une conversation sûre et privée, elle vous permet d'obtenir de meilleurs détails sur un problème.
L'eNPS (employee Net Promoter score) est l'un des moyens les plus simples et les plus efficaces d'évaluer l'opinion de vos employés sur votre entreprise. Il comprend une question intrigante qui permet d'évaluer la loyauté. Voici un exemple de questions posées dans le cadre de l'eNPS Quelle est la probabilité que vous recommandiez notre entreprise à d'autres personnes ? Les employés répondent à l'enquête eNPS sur une échelle de 1 à 10, où 10 signifie qu'ils sont "très susceptibles" de recommander l'entreprise et 1 signifie qu'ils sont "très peu susceptibles" de la recommander.
You don’t need to do anything to “get into” corporate gifting—but if your company doesn’t yet have a gifting program, consider suggesting it to HR. Share how thoughtful gifting can support employee morale, loyalty, and engagement. If you’re in HR, consider platforms that allow personalized and automated gifting at scale.
Yes, sometimes. Cash gifts and high-value items may be treated as taxable income. However, small, occasional gifts—like holiday hampers, branded merchandise, or gift cards under a certain value—are usually considered de minimis (non-taxable) in many countries. Your HR or payroll team typically handles any necessary reporting.
Yes—but if your employer gives you money or a cash-equivalent (like a high-value gift card), it’s usually considered part of your income and taxed accordingly. Small rewards may be tax-exempt, but large cash gifts will likely be included in your payslip or bonus calculation.