Every HR leader eventually has to answer the question: does employee gifting actually move the needle? Here is the honest, evidence-based answer.
What the research says
A Gallup study found only one in three workers strongly agreed they received recognition for good work in the past seven days. Organisations in the top quartile for employee recognition were 41% lower in absenteeism and 17% higher in productivity.
The direct ROI metrics that matter
Retention: replacing a mid-level employee costs between 50-200% of their annual salary. If thoughtful, consistent gifting reduces voluntary turnover by even a small percentage, the ROI is significant.
How to maximise ROI on gifting spend
Personalise where possible: a relevant gift to an individual outperforms a generic gift to everyone.\nTime it intentionally: the first work anniversary, the first birthday.\nPair with words: the message alongside the gift amplifies its impact significantly.
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