Some people are lucky enough to have a job they love, so going to work everyday is a reward in itself. Those of us who need a little bit more motivation to get us to work in the morning really appreciate that little extra acknowledgement for a job well done.

Whether your company is large or small, an employee reward system is a great way to motivate teams and individuals and increases that rare altruistic competitive spirit. If you are responsible for the rewards system where you work then choosing the right gift for each incentive can be a challenging task.

Gifts need to cover a variety of activities; for group or project success, for individuals who have gone that extra mile and even for employees who have been recognized for charity or community work outside of office hours, not to mention professional awards given by affiliate or government bodies. The list of scenarios is seemingly endless.

For daily incentives that are internal to the company, gift vouchers, cases of wine, gift baskets, dinner and a free night out on the town and even cold hard cash are great incentives for individuals or teams to reach regular monthly or quarterly targets and are great morale boosters. For a special recognition reward, whether it’s a team effort or an individuals gain, that has brought increased sales or new clients to the company, some large companies have rewarded employees with new cars, paid vacations to Paris and Caribbean cruises, or a years supply of their favorite tipple.

Traditional gifts for acknowledging years in service are items such as engraved plaques or glass plates, watches, clocks and framed photos of work teams. An extra special touch is a book or video log of memories and best wishes from their colleagues.

Generally, allowing workers to celebrate a colleagues birthday in the office with nibbles and drinks, the odd day trip team building exercise and ensuring that you arrange a Christmas celebration always make the workplace more enjoyable for all and have been proven to increase productivity.

In the world of corporate, giving gifts is an important strategy to earn trust, loyalty, and to create a good image in front of your employees. You can find the right gift ideas for employee. Get plenty of ideas on gifts for anyone on your shopping list this season.

Author's Bio: 

Susan Roberts