

Onboarding Gifts: Start Day One with Momentum
Goal: Turn first-week anxiety into belonging.
What to send: A welcome kit with a premium treat (e.g., Cookie Canister Gift Box), company intro card from leadership, and a practical desk item.
Timing: Ship to arrive by Day 1 or hand off at orientation.
Pro tip: Include a QR code to a “Start Here” doc—IT links, org chart, and first-week checklist.
Impact: Faster ramp, higher early engagement, fewer “Did I make the right choice?” doubts.
Work-Anniversary Gifts: Make Tenure Visible
Goal: Celebrate commitment—and signal that tenure matters.
Program design:
- Tiered milestones (Year 1, 3, 5, 10+). Increase gift value and rarity over time.
- Personalization: Add a greeting card with their name, start date, and a manager note.
- Public recognition: Pair gifts with a team shout-out.
What to send: Year-1 sweet set; Years 3–5 elevated gift tin or curated bundle; 10+ add a keepsake plus a family-size treat.
Impact: Lower mid-tenure churn; visible proof that loyalty is rewarded.
Birthday Program: Small Touch, Big Signal
Goal: Make individuals feel known without adding manager lift.
What to send: A birthday-themed treat (cookies, popcorn tin, or chocolate)
Timing: Bulk-order for the year and drop-off on the employee's desk the day of.
Impact: High delight per dollar; strengthens manager-employee relationship with minimal effort.
Holiday Gifts: Close the Year Strong
Goal: Appreciation + motivation for the year ahead.
What to send: Brand-forward, shareable gifts (custom chocolate boxes, popcorn tins, or mixed sweet sets) with a short note that ties achievements to impact.
Timing: Ship early December to avoid bottlenecks; stagger by region if needed.
Pro tip: Keep the message inclusive and future-focused (“Here’s to what we’ll build next”).
Impact: Year-end morale lift and a clean hand-off into Q1 goals.


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