Ideas for Employee Anniversary Gifts and Service Rewards

Employee loyalty is becoming increasingly rare in today's competitive and ever-changing business environment. Rewarding employees on milestone anniversaries demonstrates that the company recognizes and values their years of contribution. Employee anniversary gifts can take many forms and range from simple to extravagant. Here are a few options to consider.

Items engraved with the employee's name and years of service make wonderful keepsakes. Plaques are available in various materials and designs and can include a special, personalized message from the company. Customized items such as pens, coffee mugs, paperweights, business card cases or journals displayed in the office on a daily basis.

Present a gourmet food baskets along with a certificate of service. Choose from savory collections of luxury cheeses, preserves, cured meats, smoked fish and crackers or indulgent desert baskets with cakes, cookies and chocolates. Open this type of gift in the office and share with colleagues or taken home to enjoy with friends or family.

Purchase gift certificates in a range of prepaid denominations to suit any length of service. Cater to staff members' personal interests and hobbies with vouchers for particular types of shops such as music, book, and home improvement or fashion retailers. Practically anyone will appreciate online superstore certificates exchangeable for a wide range of items.

A meal for two at a local restaurant is an excellent gift option. Depending on length of employment, the choice can range from popular bar and grill chain to exclusive fine dining establishments. The actual gift could consist of a voucher or credit on an expense account. Cinema or theater tickets can also be included for an entertaining night out.

Humorous gifts may be appropriate if the atmosphere in the office is friendly and informal. Print witticisms or cartoons on a range of items such as T-shirts, jackets, water bottles, mugs, magnets, coasters and calendars. Jokes that acknowledge the hectic, stressful workday show appreciation for the daily contribution made by employees. Gags aimed at specific professions or roles make the present more personal.

Electronic gadgets are popular gifts, especially for employees involved in high-tech jobs. Notebook computers, tablets or e-readers are desirable rewards. At the lower end of the price range, there is a wide variety of fun or useful items for a computer's USB port. They include cup warmers, mini-refrigerators, erasable memo pads, fans and desk toys.

A vacation package is a great way to recognize long-term service. For five years with the company, it could consist of one night at a classy hotel within driving distance. Reward thirty years of loyalty with a cruise to an exotic location. Employers can make the gift even more special by including extra time off work.

Employee anniversary gifts given in the context of an office awards ceremony help to raise moral within the workplace. They demonstrate that the business respects its employees and appreciates their good work and loyal service. When employees feel valued, their productivity increases and the whole company benefits.

Employee anniversary gifts can take many forms and range from simple to extravagant.  Let Wealthwood Gifts assist you in finding the most desirable gift to give to show your appreciation.