Features Spread a little luxury A carefully chosen gift at Christmas can make a real difference to your employees. Whether the budget is big or small, a touch of luxury will let them know that their contribution to your business is truly valued. From traditional favourites to the latest trends, here is a selection of the luxuries that are set to make an impact this Christmas GET THE PARTY STARTED Story specialises in designing creative and memorable parties that deliver a great shared experience – the ultimate Christmas thank you.The Story team transforms London venues to create luxurious parties. Sweet stalls, photo booths and magicians are all popular features that can be incorporated into a memorable theme. You can even start the celebrations with a Christmas Treasure Trail that takes your team to some of the best Christmas locations in London including the Southbank Market, the Trafalgar Square tree and the bright lights of Regent Street. If you’re yet to find that special venue, don’t despair. Story has an up-to-date diary of the best party venues that still have availability for the 12 most popular Christmas dates. Head to www.storyevents.co.uk to find out more. SOMETHING SPECIAL At John Lewis, traditional Christmas favourites such as luggage, fashion accessories and hampers sit alongside the latest trends. “Luxury items making a hit this Christmas include health and beauty brands like Jo Malone, Cowshed and Molton Brown,” says Manoj Jadeja, national account manager, corporate sales. “DAB radios remain popular and we’re seeing a trend towards tablets and Kindles. Kitchen gadgets are a perennial favourite, with brands like Alessi and Joseph Joseph in demand.” “For those who want to give as much choice as possible, a John Lewis gift card enables the employee to choose from over 400,000 lines at John Lewis and a wide range of food and drink at Waitrose,” says Tim Ward, account manager, corporate sales. “And local branches will engage with your company to provide an extra special experience, such as a private shopping event.” ALL WRAPPED UP Corporate Service at Harrods identifies winter’s most desirable gifts, ideal for the Christmas season. A carefully curated selection of 12 wines from across the globe, the Wine Buyers Tasting Selection (£350) is perfectly suited to a Christmas Day menu. Mulberry’s Small Kensington handbag (£995) in grained cow leather is an elegant interpretation of a drawstring satchel and one of the season’s hottest trends. Crafted in pure silk, Alexander McQueen’s big skull floral chiffon scarf (£360) is a lovely addition to any corporate wardrobe. A bespoke engraving, embossing and wrapping service can add a personal touch, and gifts can be delivered to UK and international addresses. CHRISTMAS CHOICES Olivia Turner, procurement manager at Corporate Rewards, says: “Our Christmas gift guide, for employees on our recognition programmes, includes a range of rewards from little stocking fillers and treats to luxury gifts. Many employees save their points up across the year to redeem them against a more expensive item. “Popular products for him include the Barbour leather travel explorer bag, or a Burberry London Haymark check wallet. For her, spa breaks, fragrances or a Mulberry bow continental wallet are sought after. Technology-based rewards like an Apple iPhone 6, iPad or Amazon Kindle Fire are always desirable gifts, including for kids. Christmas food hampers and Champagne are also increasingly popular, with employees using them as a contribution to the family festivities.” BAGS OF DELIGHT The Corporate Gifts team at Coach has hand-picked a collection of stylish gift ideas to give a special thank you to employees this Christmas. The soft Borough Bag in Nappa Leather (£435) is the ultimate stylish statement piece to take you from desk to dinner. The distinctive heritage look of the Rose Petal Madison Slim Envelope Wallet in leather (£195) can add polish to any sophisticated Christmas dinner attire. The Medium Cosmetic Case in Saffiano Leather (£65) is great for holding make-up essentials, and the functional chic of the Soft Wallet in Colourblock Mixed Leather (£130) makes it a must-have. A corporate gift shopping service is available through Coach’s New Bond Street flagship store. HIGH FLIERS For something a little different, Airkix Indoor Skydiving offers the chance to experience freefalling in a safe environment. “At Christmas, escaping the office for a little seasonal bonding is often a lost opportunity where the sense of adventure extends no further than a local restaurant or pub,” comments Simon Ward, CEO and founder of Airkix Indoor Skydiving. “We’re offering something different and far more productive: a close-knit team activity that gives employees the chance to get their adrenalin rushing over a shared experience which will create a lasting memory. We guarantee we will make your colleagues look at each other in a new light and set your business up for a flying 2015.” Latest features Wellness incentives a growing interest for employers Wellness incentives are a growing interest for many employers. 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Spread a little luxury A carefully chosen gift at Christmas can make a real difference to your employees. Whether the budget is big or small, a touch of luxury will let them know that their contribution to your business is truly valued. From traditional favourites to the latest trends, here is a selection of the luxuries that are set to make an impact this Christmas GET THE PARTY STARTED Story specialises in designing creative and memorable parties that deliver a great shared experience – the ultimate Christmas thank you.The Story team transforms London venues to create luxurious parties. Sweet stalls, photo booths and magicians are all popular features that can be incorporated into a memorable theme. You can even start the celebrations with a Christmas Treasure Trail that takes your team to some of the best Christmas locations in London including the Southbank Market, the Trafalgar Square tree and the bright lights of Regent Street. If you’re yet to find that special venue, don’t despair. Story has an up-to-date diary of the best party venues that still have availability for the 12 most popular Christmas dates. Head to www.storyevents.co.uk to find out more. SOMETHING SPECIAL At John Lewis, traditional Christmas favourites such as luggage, fashion accessories and hampers sit alongside the latest trends. “Luxury items making a hit this Christmas include health and beauty brands like Jo Malone, Cowshed and Molton Brown,” says Manoj Jadeja, national account manager, corporate sales. “DAB radios remain popular and we’re seeing a trend towards tablets and Kindles. Kitchen gadgets are a perennial favourite, with brands like Alessi and Joseph Joseph in demand.” “For those who want to give as much choice as possible, a John Lewis gift card enables the employee to choose from over 400,000 lines at John Lewis and a wide range of food and drink at Waitrose,” says Tim Ward, account manager, corporate sales. “And local branches will engage with your company to provide an extra special experience, such as a private shopping event.” ALL WRAPPED UP Corporate Service at Harrods identifies winter’s most desirable gifts, ideal for the Christmas season. A carefully curated selection of 12 wines from across the globe, the Wine Buyers Tasting Selection (£350) is perfectly suited to a Christmas Day menu. Mulberry’s Small Kensington handbag (£995) in grained cow leather is an elegant interpretation of a drawstring satchel and one of the season’s hottest trends. Crafted in pure silk, Alexander McQueen’s big skull floral chiffon scarf (£360) is a lovely addition to any corporate wardrobe. A bespoke engraving, embossing and wrapping service can add a personal touch, and gifts can be delivered to UK and international addresses. CHRISTMAS CHOICES Olivia Turner, procurement manager at Corporate Rewards, says: “Our Christmas gift guide, for employees on our recognition programmes, includes a range of rewards from little stocking fillers and treats to luxury gifts. Many employees save their points up across the year to redeem them against a more expensive item. “Popular products for him include the Barbour leather travel explorer bag, or a Burberry London Haymark check wallet. For her, spa breaks, fragrances or a Mulberry bow continental wallet are sought after. Technology-based rewards like an Apple iPhone 6, iPad or Amazon Kindle Fire are always desirable gifts, including for kids. Christmas food hampers and Champagne are also increasingly popular, with employees using them as a contribution to the family festivities.” BAGS OF DELIGHT The Corporate Gifts team at Coach has hand-picked a collection of stylish gift ideas to give a special thank you to employees this Christmas. The soft Borough Bag in Nappa Leather (£435) is the ultimate stylish statement piece to take you from desk to dinner. The distinctive heritage look of the Rose Petal Madison Slim Envelope Wallet in leather (£195) can add polish to any sophisticated Christmas dinner attire. The Medium Cosmetic Case in Saffiano Leather (£65) is great for holding make-up essentials, and the functional chic of the Soft Wallet in Colourblock Mixed Leather (£130) makes it a must-have. A corporate gift shopping service is available through Coach’s New Bond Street flagship store. HIGH FLIERS For something a little different, Airkix Indoor Skydiving offers the chance to experience freefalling in a safe environment. “At Christmas, escaping the office for a little seasonal bonding is often a lost opportunity where the sense of adventure extends no further than a local restaurant or pub,” comments Simon Ward, CEO and founder of Airkix Indoor Skydiving. “We’re offering something different and far more productive: a close-knit team activity that gives employees the chance to get their adrenalin rushing over a shared experience which will create a lasting memory. We guarantee we will make your colleagues look at each other in a new light and set your business up for a flying 2015.”
Wellness incentives a growing interest for employers Wellness incentives are a growing interest for many employers. Aon’s 2016 Health Survey across 22 countries,⦠Share
Especially for you The best incentives mean something special to each recipient â and an increasing range of gift card options is enabling employers to make sure every reward is a perfect fit Share
Teens,Tweens and Gift cards The Gift Card Network, in partnership with GiftCards.com, recently conducted a survey to delve into the world of kids⦠Share
How to reward and motivate staff at the end of the year Christmas and the end of the year is an important and often challenging time for employers. For many with seasonal⦠Share
The right fit When it comes to incentives, one size does not fit all. So how can employers make sure they deliver the desired results? Share
Setting sail for success There was plenty to celebrate at the Incentive and Motivation Awards 2015 Share
The great outdoors Thereâs nothing like fun-packed outdoor experience to blow away the cobwebs and get staff feeling rejuvenated Share
All well and good Employee engagement and wellbeing go hand in hand, but how do you get the balance right? Share
Come together A fragmented workforce can make team motivation a challenge â but the right strategies can engage and unify employees Share
Spread a little luxury A carefully chosen gift at Christmas can make a real difference to your employees. Whether the budget is big or small, a touch of luxury will let them know that their contribution to your business is truly valued. From traditional favourites to the latest trends, here is a selection of the luxuries that are set to make an impact this Christmas Share
