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I hope I didn't come across wrong. I only want to help. I think we underestimate the power of good selling.

My father was once buying a car and the salesperson was just pushing the hard sell when my father turned to him and said, "Look, I work hard for my money. Do you really believe I am going to give a huge chunk of it to someone I don't like?" and walk away. he turned to me and my brother and said, "Never spend money with folks who see you as nothing but a dollar sign."

Now that I am trying to build my business, I realize how wise my father is. Customers aren't always going to come out and tell you that but their actions will, and so will employees when it comes to gifts.

FYI: When I was an employee I hated gifts with the company logo!! Not during the holidays! It is like a company is trying to get free advertising out of me. If you are going to do it, make the logo small and tasteful.

The gift-giving season is nearly upon us. While the holidays are filled with energy and excitement, they´re also coupled with stress, decision-making and a frantic pace - in both our personal and organizational lives. This time of year, many companies are entrenched in the business planning, strategy and budgeting processes. On top of this, Human Resource professionals are tasked with considerations surrounding the organization´s gift-giving approach.

If the company had a good year, a holiday gift is welcomed, if not expected. If the company struggled or experienced cost cutting measures, a holiday gift may send the wrong message. Gift giving requires thought. The effect a gift has is based largely on perception. With generational diversity on the rise in the workplace, varying perceptions are the rule vs. the exception.

Companies can benefit from an HR perspective when they give their employees holiday gifts. Gift giving shows appreciation and respect. Unlike many corporate programs that require employees to achieve specific business results-making them exclusive to employee segments-holiday gift programs pertain to all employees. The inclusive nature of such programs helps build a sense of belonging, recognized as one of the highest and most primary human needs.

Thanks Iwrite