Why Staff Prefer A Christmas Gift Hampers over a Christmas Party

It might be a controversial subject, but it’s one many Australian businesses debate every year - usually towards the end of September. That’s when the Halloween festivities gives way to Christmas planning, and corporate Christmas parties are getting so big now that they’re now taking months to plan.

If you’re casually seeking an alternative to the seasonal/end of year blowout, First Class Hampers has got you covered. Here’s our top reasons why your staff will prefer a Christmas Gift Hampers over a party this year.

1. A gift goes home, the party doesn’t

Parties are certainly great fun, and your colleagues or staff are sure to have a great time if you don’t skimp on the food, drinks, and music. However, all they can take home from a Christmas party are memories, photos, and their suspicions about Kevin and Kelly from Accounts.

Even though some of these will last for a while (though Kevin and Kelly might call it quits), there’s one way to ensure your team members feel your appreciation for their hard work during the year is with a physical gift that they can take home with them.

First Class Hampers works with hundreds of businesses to curate Christmas Gift Hampers that your staff members will love, filled with items they’ll use.

2. Long-lasting gifts that continue to bring joy

Corporate Christmas Gift Hampers parties can sometimes take months to plan, and are over in a matter of hours. Whilst they’re great fun in the moment, the lead-up to (and the clean-up after) can certainly take some of the seasonal spirit out of it - and leave many of your staff wishing the fun parts of their long-awaited celebration could have lingered longer.

That’s where gift hampers come in. Filled with premium products from local and international labels like Moet & Chandon, Archie Rose, Arbory & Co, Kooyong, and Salus, your staff will not only fall in love with the luxury treats and homewares, but they’ll find them useful!

3. Spoil the individual instead of one mass gift

There’s no denying that many people at your company will look forward to Christmas Gift Hampers elebrations; not only is it an opportunity to kick back with their colleagues on the company dime, but it’s also an indication of how much their contributions to the company have been appreciated. But when you’re throwing one mass seasonal event for everyone, it can be difficult to make sure every person is having a good time - especially if you’ve got some introverts in the office.

One way to ensure everyone feels included in your Christmas thank you is with a personal gift with their name on it. Filled with unique items, from artisanal foods to luxury skincare, your colleagues and staff will know that you view your staff as individuals, rather than a collective.

4. Cost-effective for businesses

Most businesses can agree on one thing; organising events aren’t cheap. And Christmas parties come with their own demands that will put some pressure on your social budget. From the decorations (a tree and all the trimmings, for starters, as well as including other symbols to celebrate cultural celebrations), the catering (a sit-down affair or something more casual?), and the venue (the local pub or a chic inner-city spot?), the numbers start to add up.

That’s why so many businesses choose to organise individual gifts instead; you can choose the price point that suits your budget, without last-minute costs tipping you into the red. And with First Class Hampers, you’re eligible for a discount on bulk orders of 10 or more - another way you’re keeping your celebrations to a reasonable cost whilst still spoiling your staff.