Most Businesses Plan to Offer Some Type of Gift This Year
In a recent poll of business leaders, 26 percent plan to offer cash this holiday season, while 19 percent said they will give some combination of gifts. Sixteen percent said they will give gift cards, 13 percent will give tangible gifts and 7 percent will offer extra days off.
Just 7 percent reported they will not give any type of bonus this year, an improvement from 23 percent in 2015.
In a separate poll, respondents were asked how they wished their company would show appreciation. Cash topped the list at 27 percent, while 16 percent chose receiving Fridays off work. Fourteen percent indicated employee training and advancement opportunities as their top choice.
Tickets to movies or events received 12 percent of the vote, flexible parental leave or a day to work from home was chosen by 8 percent of respondents and 6 percent chose a massage.
“It is extremely important to show your employees they are part of a team and a bigger picture and showing them appreciation around the holidays is a very important part of building a long lasting team” said Joseph Masciovecchio, franchise owner of the West Springfield Express office.
Employees completing the poll were given the choice to provide another option. A significant number indicated they still long for a thank you from their boss.
If you would like to arrange for an interview with Joseph Masciovecchio, call 413-271-7421.
About Express Employment Professionals
Express Employment Professionals puts people to work. It generated $3.02 billion in sales and employed a record 500,002 people in 2015. Its long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
The West Springfield Express office is located at 120 Westfield street and serves all of Western Massachusetts . Local businesses and applicants are encouraged to stop by, visit Expresspros.com/springfieldma or call 413-271-7421.
Joseph Masciovecchio
Express Employment Professionals
413 271 7421
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