Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Pls help. Boss wants to give small gifts but unsure???, one staff JW? What to give? Presentment?

I am a boss of small team in large corporate co. There is not a policy against giving small gifts. I would like to show my appreciation to my team at this time of year. I have many questions about the whole thing. One of my team is a Jevovah Witness and does not celebrate Christmas and I want to respect that. We are part of a larger team and that team has already celebrated with 2 parties and a bingo holiday game where employees receive small presents. She opted to not participate but did appear unease. Tomorrow my small team is having a small luncheon and I am aware that my team has opted to give me a small group gift which she did not participate. I understand. I would like to reciprocate to all with a small gift but not sure what to give and how to give, how to present to not exclude her . I purchased small "food"gifts baskets but now wondering if that is right. I don't make much more than they do and can not afford a lot. What should I give, how do I give? Presentment?Help
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Maybe make a small speech at your luncheon stating your joy and appreciation of the team and it's efforts, and that you are offering them the food gifts as a Thank you . Even though it is a gift given at Christmas time, using the idea of a "Thank you for all you have done" type card would be acceptable to all. This way you are showing your appreciation to everyone in your team and thanking them with a small gift. If your team member chooses to refuse to accept your gift, because of her religion, just accept that with respect and move on with the others. The other work mates would be understanding of the situation and you only need to accept your gift from your team with understanding and respect. You are a nice person and a good boss to think of all your team this way. Congratulations and merry Christmas.
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