Christmas Gifts for Employees: 5 Ingenious Ideas

Christmas Gifts for Employees: 5 Ingenious Ideas
The end of the year is a period full of challenges for everyone. You need to navigate through year-end reports, meet the company’s Q4 targets, handle questions from loved ones about holiday plans, manage employees asking about the Christmas party, and ensure they’re pleasantly surprised by this year’s workplace gifts. Add to this the hustle and bustle of the city, and it’s a lot to juggle. While we can’t solve all the challenges that arise in the last months of the year, when it comes to Christmas gifts for your team, this article will help you confidently check DONE off this task.

Tax Treatment of Employee Gifts
Before exploring Christmas gift ideas for employees, it’s essential to understand the legal framework for making these purchases on behalf of your company. Consult your company’s accountant to ensure you follow all the required steps. According to the Fiscal Code, gifts offered to employees and their children under 18 years old are considered social expenses, deductible up to 5% of salary costs.
For employees, Christmas gifts are non-taxable income and are not included in the monthly calculation base for social contributions, as long as their value does not exceed 300 RON. Additionally, ensure these benefits are mentioned in employment contracts or the internal regulations.

5 Unique Gift Ideas for Employees
Christmas gifts are your way of showing appreciation for the effort your team has put in throughout the year. Celebrating the holidays thoughtfully can boost employee loyalty, ensuring you start the next year with a motivated and happy team you can rely on. Happy employees, happy bosses!  Specialists at UNIKA recommend paying attention to your team’s needs and preferences when choosing Christmas gifts. Whenever possible, opt for practical and personalized items they can use at work or in their free time.
Here are some ingenious gift ideas for your employees from UNIKA specialists that are sure to bring joy to your team this Christmas:

1. Christmas Gift Sets
Choose a unique gift box! All items in UNIKA’s Christmas sets can be customized to fit your business needs. You can add your company logo, include a cheerful message on the box, and more.

2. Tech Gadgets
Regardless of age, your colleagues will likely appreciate a Christmas gift that keeps up with modern times. A wireless charger or a power bank are practical and widely appreciated. Or, how about surprising them with a notebook that also charges their phone this year?

3. Donations in the Employee’s Name
Share the holiday spirit by giving back. Discuss with your team, compile a list of causes you all support, and choose one to collectively contribute to. You could make a donation to an organization in each employee’s name, raise funds as a team and have the company match the total, or set aside a day to deliver Christmas gifts to a senior center.

4. Leather and Other Natural Materials
If we were to make a list of materials that define Christmas, wood and leather would definitely be included. The elegance of natural materials adds to the festive spirit, while the smell of leather and wood evokes memories of caroling. Opt for a UNIKA gift box featuring a leather notebook in Christmas colors.

5. Handmade Items
Add a personal touch by including a handwritten card, a hand-painted ornament, or a small decorative object along with the gifts. Your effort won’t go unnoticed, and such gestures are sure to bring smiles to your employees' faces.

Classic Christmas Gifts
If you prefer traditional gifts, Christmas hampers filled with classic holiday treats are a useful and universally appreciated choice. Other safe options, recommended by UNIKA, include pens and notebooks personalized with the company logo or the employee’s name, as well as Christmas ornaments and decorations.

Christmas Gifts for Employees’ Children
Let’s not forget the little ones! If your employees have children, make sure to prepare something special for them as well. Consider adding sweets, books, or educational toys to Santa’s bag, inviting the kids to the office for caroling, or sending gifts home via their parents.

Whatever you choose, make sure to offer the gifts with sincerity and appreciation, delivering a message of gratitude to your employees for their hard work throughout the yea