Gift-giving advice for the office: Etiquette experts on what to get your coworkers, employees, or boss |
The holidays are the perfect time to show people that you appreciate their time, their effort, and the value they bring. But when it comes to giving gifts at work, most people are confused about what to do.
Should you—or shouldn’t you—buy your boss a present? What about your coworkers or direct reports? How much should you spend on the office gift exchange? What about your office bestie?
We asked the experts to weigh in, and here’s what they had to say.
“To gift someone in the workplace is always acceptable,” Alyse Dermer, founder of the luxury gift concierge service Mr. Considerate, tells Fast Company. “Gifting can reinforce positive working........