Birthday
HydrangeasA corporate gift is a way to thank employees, clients and partners and strengthen relationships. To work, it has to suit the occasion, the recipient, the budget and business etiquette. Here is what to give colleagues and partners, which formats work best and how to organise the gifting without hassle.
Corporate orders of flowers and baskets: see our flower baskets and potted plants sections.
Popular formats
- Gift baskets — tea, coffee, sweets, fruit. Check for allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Flowers and arrangements — a versatile gift for holidays and employees' personal occasions.
- Office plants — ZZ plants, snake plants and peace lilies last a long time and need little care.
- Branded items — only if they are useful and good quality: a travel mug, a notebook, a charger.
- Experiences — a team workshop, an escape room or a dinner together.
- Charity — many companies in Ukraine make donations in the team's name instead of gifts and let partners know.
Gifts for employees
- New Year — the same gift for everyone, or a choice of a few options.
- 8 March and personal dates — flowers, baskets, vouchers. Ideas in "8 March gift ideas".
- For the boss — a gift from the team; choosing a bouquet is covered in "Flowers for your boss".
Gifts for clients and partners
- Give useful, quality items related to your field.
- Follow business etiquette: a gift should never look like an attempt to influence a decision. Many companies cap gift values in their internal policies — check in advance.
- Add a card with a personal message.
How to organise it
- Set the budget and number of recipients in advance.
- Compile a list of addresses and contacts for delivery.
- Order gifts and flowers 1–2 weeks before the holiday — demand is especially high before New Year and 8 March.
- Prepare cards and double-check that nobody has been forgotten.
How to present gifts beautifully is covered in "How to wrap a gift beautifully".
FAQ
What should I give employees for New Year?
Identical quality gifts: baskets, plants, useful branded items or an experience for the whole team.
What should I give partners?
A useful quality gift or a charitable donation in the company's name; respect their gift policy.
When should corporate gifts be ordered?
1–2 weeks before the holiday, and large orders even earlier.
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Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
