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mntl-sc-block-html"> If you are on a tight budget, but either want to or feel you must give a gift to your boss, here are two things to consider: </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_3-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <ul id="mntl-sc-block_4-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <li><strong>How Well Do You Know Your Boss?</strong> Can you name at least two or three things you boss enjoys doing in their spare time outside the office? If not, your relationship is more on the professional side, and it is not likely that your boss will notice or care much if you do not give him/her a gift.</li><li><strong>Can You Really Afford It?</strong> Is your desire to give a gift based on the fear you cannot afford not to give your boss a gift? If your job security is dependent upon giving your boss a gift, it is time to find a new boss. If it is about the money think "downloads." A $10 iTunes card or Amazon card will get you ten "tunes" or ten books on Kindel.</li> </ul> <div id="mntl-sc-block_5-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-not-giving-a-gift-is-better-than-giving-a-cheap-gift"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_6-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block reference-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Not Giving A Gift is Better Than Giving a Cheap Gift </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_7-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> There are not many too meaningful gifts that you can buy these days for $5.00, and a cheap gift will usually appear just that - cheap, insincere, or like a "token" gift. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_8-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_9-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Cheap gifts send the message that you are only offering a gift because you felt that you had to, or were too lazy to put any thought into the gift. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_10-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_11-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If you do not have the cash to spend, that's okay -- write a note card wishing your boss a happy birthday or happy holiday and jot a quick note about how much you appreciate them. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_12-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <ul id="mntl-sc-block_13-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <li>Business Etiquette - Giving Your Boss a Gift</li><li>Office Gift Giving Etiquette, Ideas, and Guidelines</li> </ul> <div id="mntl-sc-block_14-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-gifts-should-convey-the-right-message-not-a-price-tag"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_15-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block reference-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Gifts Should Convey the Right Message, Not a Price Tag </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_16-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Giving extravagant gifts to get something in return, or outshine co-workers is never a good idea. Extravagant gifts do not make you look good and usually make the recipient feel uncomfortable. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_17-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_18-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Expensive gifts at work almost always seem out of proportion to any occasion, especially when compared to simple, less expensive gifts other workers are giving. The message you send is not how generous you are, but that you are a gift show off. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_19-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_20-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Before selecting a gift, ask yourself what message does the gift -- and the reason for giving the gift -- convey about you? The right gift should show that you cared enough to give an appropriate and thoughtful gift out of appreciation and respect. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_21-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_22-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Guidelines for gift giving in the workplace are simple: There is no "mandatory" holiday gift giving rules -- everything is discretionary based. Even the unwritten guidelines for exactly how little and how much you can safely spend on your boss depend upon your salary and position with the company: </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_23-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <ul id="mntl-sc-block_24-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <li>Specific Spending Guidelines for Gifts From Hourly-Wage Workers and Non-Supervisory Salaried Positions</li><li>Specific Spending Guidelines for Gifts From Executives, Upper Management, and High-Salaried Employees</li> </ul> <div id="mntl-sc-block_25-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_26-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> A gift card of $10-$25 is appropriate; less is "cheap, " and more is not necessary. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_27-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_28-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Whether you are purchasing a gift or making a gift, the value of the gift should not exceed $50.00. This does not mean you have to spend $50 on a gift but that the <em>value</em> of the gift should not exceed $50. For example, buying gifts on sale reduces your costs, but not the value of the gift. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_29-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <ul id="mntl-sc-block_30-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <li>The Gift Guide for Bosses</li><li>5 Sure-Fire Gift Cards to Give The Boss and Co-Workers</li> </ul> <div id="mntl-sc-block_31-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-gifts-from-a-group"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_32-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block reference-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Gifts From a Group </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_33-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If you are giving a group gift, a <em>suggested </em>contribution of $5-$10 to the "pot" is more than enough to either buy an appropriate gift or gift card. Never insist that anyone contribute -- they may not be able to afford it or want to be involved. The key to successful group gifting is "suggested" guidelines, not force guidelines. Gift giving should feel good, not like punishment. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_34-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_35-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If the group is purchasing a gift, the value of the gift should not exceed $50 times the number of people in the group the gift represents. This does not mean you have to spend $50 per person, but that the assessed value of the gift should not exceed that amount. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_36-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_37-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Business Gifts Etiquette Tips About Cash </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_38-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_39-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Gift cards are like giving cash but are better than actual cash. When the recipient spends the gift card, they are more likely to remember the giver. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_40-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_41-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Cash is a very personal gift and generally should not be given in the office place unless it is a taxable bonus from an employer. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_42-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_43-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If your boss is well-liked and struggling financially and everyone is set on raising funds for the boss (or a co-worker), give a Visa (or other major credit) gift card. It can be spent like cash but will seem less like charity than handing them a personal check or cash. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_44-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <ul id="mntl-sc-block_45-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <li>Specific Spending Guidelines for Gifts From Executives, Upper Management, and High-Salaried Employees</li> </ul> <div id="mntl-sc-block_46-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-spending-guidelines-for-gifts-from-executives-upper-management-and-high-salaried-employees"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_47-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block reference-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Spending Guidelines for Gifts From Executives, Upper Management, and High-Salaried Employees </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_48-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If you make more money and want to do so, the unwritten workplace gift giving "rules" allow you to give more. Just because you earn more or have a higher position in the company, you are still not required to give gifts. However, if you wish to give a gift to your boss give the gift as an individual unless you are part of sales, marketing, or other team-oriented departments. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_49-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <ul id="mntl-sc-block_50-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <li>Specific Spending Guidelines for Gifts From Hourly-Wage Workers and Non-Supervisory Salaried Positions</li> </ul> <div id="mntl-sc-block_51-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-gifts-from-an-individual"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_52-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block reference-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Gifts From an Individual </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_53-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> A gift card of $50-$100 is appropriate for upper wage earners; less is "cheap," and more is not necessary. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_54-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_55-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If purchasing or making a gift, the value of the gift should not exceed $150.00. It does not mean you have to spend $150 on a gift but that the <em>value</em> of the gift should not exceed $150. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_56-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-gifts-from-a-department-team"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_57-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block reference-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Gifts From a Department Team </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_58-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If you are giving a group gift from a department where all team members are earning higher incomes, a contribution of $15-$25 is usually more than enough to either buy an appropriate gift or gift card. Never insist that anyone contribute - they may not be able to afford it if you think that they can. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_59-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_60-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If the group is purchasing a gift, the value of the gift should not exceed $50 times the number of people in the group the gift represents. This does not mean you have to spend $50 per person, but that the assessed value of the gift should not exceed that amount. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_61-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-business-gifts-etiquette-tips"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_62-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block reference-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Business Gifts Etiquette Tips </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_63-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Making more money does not always mean you have more to spend. Unfortunately, there is often unwritten pressure when it comes to gift giving the higher you rise in a company. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_64-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_65-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> While there are no business or gift giving etiquette rules that require you to give gifts no matter what your income or position in the company, you may still feel obligated to do so. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_66-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_67-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If you cannot afford a gift, never underestimate the value of giving a recommendation or praise and recognition shown through loyalty and support given throughout the year. 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