Giving gifts to your employees is so much more than just something to tick off a to-do list. It symbolizes your respect and appreciation for all the hard work that your employees do throughout the year. Receiving a corporate gift can be a real morale booster and shows that you are a boss who cares. What’s more, 45% of people believe gifts reflect their value in the company.

Whether you have five employees or five hundred, the way that you celebrate your team says a lot about you as an employer. Rewarding your employees with a gift in place of a bonus is more personal and can be a great way to continue (or start!) a conversation about hobbies and passions. But, with so many different people and personalities to cater to, how do you come up with the perfect employee reward to suit everyone in the company?

Have no fear, Prezzee is here! With our Smart eGift Card, your employees can choose the eGift card retailer of their choice! Say goodbye to half-eaten candy and novelty keyrings that end up in the trash. Yes, it’s the thought that counts but with over two hundred and seventy retailers to choose from, you can be assured that with a Smart eGift Card, your employees will also receive exactly what they want.

Or, if you know of a specific retailer eGift Card that one of your employees might like, you can send that! Suggesting employee gift ideas from certain retailers based on their individual interests shows that you notice the little things and take an interest in their personal lives.

Another perk of the Smart eGift Card is that it can be personalized by adding your company’s logo and writing a message to the recipient. This feature is especially useful when choosing Christmas gifts for employees, helping your coworkers celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, or sending work anniversary gifts as you can tailor your well-wishes to each individual person. Your employees will receive a memorable gift that is customized to them and is more personal than a mass-produced office gift with their name on it.

To get the inspiration flowing, we have compiled a list of the 7 most popular gift card types for employee recognition that are both useful and thoughtful.

1. Gift Cards for Pampering and Self-Care

Everyone knows work can sometimes be stressful. Encourage your employees to take a load off and relax with an eGift Card that can be used for some self-care. Nothing says treat yourself like a facial courtesy of a Spa & Wellness Gift Card by Spa Week or a gift basket from Bath and Body Works. People unwind in different ways, so if your recipient would rather do a five mile run to blow off steam, they can simply swap their Prezzee Smart eGift Card for a retailer of their choosing such as Adidas for some new active wear.

2. Gift Cards for Wining and Dining

Who doesn’t love free food? Even the pickiest of eaters can enjoy an evening of flavor and decadence with our wide range of food and wine gift retailers. Give your wine aficionado colleagues a cosy evening-in or show your company’s resident beer connoisseur that you’ve been listening with a gift box courtesy of a Total Wine US eGift Card. This retailer also offers festively themed hampers and gift baskets that make great holiday gifts for employees. With UberEats, Burger King, Papa John’s, Krispy Kreme Doughnut and so many more food retailer eGift Cards to choose from, there is a tasty treat for everyone.

3. Gift Cards for Hobbies

You may have discovered the hobbies and niche interests of your employees over the course of your working relationship. Use this knowledge to choose an employee appreciation gift that resonates with them on an individual level. Spotify eGift Cards are a great gift for those who are never seen without headphones. Maybe one of your co-workers reads a book at lunch every day and would appreciate an eGift Card for Barnes and Noble? Or perhaps you know one of your employees can cook up a storm in the kitchen and might like to expand their culinary horizons with a pasta maker from Walmart? Wrack your brain for memories of past conversations and see what you can find!

4. Gift Cards for Fitness

For the fitness focussed members of your company, an eGift Card for purchasing workout attire from Nike or camping equipment from REI may be a thoughtful way to motivate and support your employees in their outdoorsy endeavors. You could even bring your employees together on the weekend by providing them with sporting equipment from Dick’s Sporting Goods for a friendly game of basketball or flag football.

5. Gift Cards for Experiences

Thank you gifts for employees need not be limited to products. You could gift an experience! If you’ve bonded with your employees over favorite movies, you may know they would enjoy swapping their Prezzee Smart eGift Card for an AMC Theatres eGift Card. Whether it’s tickets to see a musical, their favorite comedian or band, with an eGift Card for StubHub, you can give the gift of lasting memories. The daredevils in your company may also opt to use their Smart eGift Card to go skydiving or hot air ballooning with an eGift Card for Groupon.

6. Gift Cards for Fashion

With our many fashion retailer eGift Cards, your employees can get the best gift for themselves that has no risk of being returned or re-gifted. Think high-quality accessories courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's and bestselling sneakers from Foot Locker. Recipients can swap their Smart eGift Card to purchase a unique gift that will remind them of how much you care each time they use or wear it. For a practical gift idea, you could suggest in the personalized message to the recipient that they get themselves a sleek work backpack from ASOS.

7. Gift Cards for Homewares

Move away from stock-standard scented candles and allow your employees to be their own interior decorators with a Smart eGift Card to be used on homewares. Maybe your employees would like to brighten up their living space with colorful throw cushions from West Elm or a vase from Pottery Barn? The next time you get invited to dinner you may be drinking from a set of Crate & Barrel wine glasses that were purchased with your gift card!

There really is something for everyone. Check out our website for the full list of retailer gift cards for employees. Finding corporate gifts for employees can be hard but with Prezzee it’s ezzee!