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As the end of the year fast approaches, employers may feel an obligation to reward employees for hard work with a gift. But not all gifts are well-received.
Employee Benefit News asked employees to reveal the best and worst gifts they’ve gotten from their employers, and beyond the basics (mugs and pens), a few truly terrible gifts stood out. Tip for employers: avoid giving employees perishable goods, like hams or turkeys.
Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio
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