While Christmas is undoubtedly a time for giving, don\u2019t forget that your employees need to feel appreciated all year round. With our employee engagement platform, you can easily offer encouragement, recognition<\/a> and more all year long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The kind of culture you foster should have a direct impact on the sort of gifts you offer your employees. If you encourage a formal culture, then more formal and traditional gifts (like hampers or gift baskets) might be just the thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you run a relaxed ship and have a more informal style and culture of fun, then you can be free to be a little more irreverent when it comes to gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While employee gifts can be well worth the monetary investment, you also need to keep a close eye on budget restraints. The last thing you want to do is overspend or blow your budget \u2013 a meaningful gift doesn\u2019t have to be an expensive one. A cheaper but more thoughtful gift can be just as (if not more) effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re a massive organisation with a conventional reputation or a snazzy start-up hoping to do things differently, we\u2019ve got some great gift ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re looking for something that puts a classy spin on the festive season, why not try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s hard to go wrong with an edible gift, especially when it comes to Christmas. How about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure every employee has their very own Christmas swag, by choosing personalised gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Show your appreciation with sustainable gifts. These are perfect when sustainability is important to you, as an organisation or as an individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remind your employees that in addition to valuing their work and contributions, you care about their well-being too. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, there just isn\u2019t the budget to give the kind of gifts you\u2019d like \u2013 but there are lots of low-cost and effective options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another inexpensive way to ensure that everyone gets a Christmas gift is to host a white elephant gift exchange. This involves everyone bringing in a gift from home, and playing a game where each employee gets to choose a gift. Make things interesting by allowing each employee two \u2018steals\u2019 of gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Save yourself a little cash and make life easier by bulk-buying those extras where you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helping remote employees feel like part of the team<\/a> is especially important at this time of year, so be sure to find the perfect gift. When your staff are working from home, great gift ideas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking for some great suggestions for UK-friendly gift ideas and suppliers? We\u2019ve put together a selection of our favourites to make picking out the perfect present nice and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s all very well working out your budget for Christmas gifts, but have you thought about what they might cost you when it comes to working out your yearly financials? Depending on where you are, gifts for employees will have different tax regulations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tax implications for employee Christmas gifts in the US vary depending on the value of the gift and whether it is considered a de minimis benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Small items that are not expected to have a significant impact on the employee\u2019s income are de minimis benefits. The IRS does not have a specific limit for small benefits. However, generally, these benefits should be valued at less than $25 per employee per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Employee Christmas gifts that are considered de minimis benefits are not taxable to the employee and the company can deduct the cost of the gifts as a business expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the value of the employee\u2019s Christmas gift exceeds $25, it will be taxable to the employee as ordinary income. However, the company may still be able to deduct the cost of the gift as a business expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the UK, Employee Christmas gifts that are worth less than \u00a350 are considered to be \u201ctrivial benefits\u201d and are not taxable to the employee. The company can also deduct the cost of the gifts as a business expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the value of the employee\u2019s Christmas gift exceeds \u00a350 (including VAT & delivery), it will be taxable to the employee as ordinary income. The company may still be able to deduct the cost of the gift as a business expense, but it will need to pay National Insurance contributions on the value of the gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re not sure whether or not an employee Christmas gift will be considered a trivial benefit, you should speak with a tax advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n Book a free demo to learn how Mo can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\nChoosing Christmas Gifts Shouldn\u2019t Be a Chore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Christmas Gift Ideas for All Employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Traditional holiday gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Edible gifts or treats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Gifts for wellbeing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Inexpensive Christmas gifts for employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bulk-buy Christmas gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Christmas gifts for remote employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Christmas Gifts for Employees in the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sweet treats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Are Employee Christmas Gifts Taxed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Employee Gift Taxation: United States<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Employee Gift Taxation: United Kingdom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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