While studies are really divided on the subject and ultimately vary by person, the benefits of play are well documented and shown to support cognitive development, emotional regulation, creativity and better physical health among adults.

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Corporate gifting is an art, and choosing the right occasion and setting is crucial. Here are some situations where presenting a corporate gift is fitting:

Welcome Gift: When onboarding a new client, a thoughtful gift can set you apart. It’s a way to express appreciation and create a positive impression from the start.

Client’s Anniversary: Celebrate your client’s anniversary with your company. Acknowledge their loyalty and show how much you value their partnership.

Promotion: Congratulate employees or clients on their promotions. A personalized note will make the gift even more special.

Retirement: When an employee or business partner is retiring, a meaningful gift can honor their contributions and mark this significant life transition.

Retaining a client: If you want to retain a valuable client, this is a well-thought-out gift. It shows your commitment to the relationship.

Celebrating Employees: Recognize employee milestones, achievements, or work anniversaries.

Thank You: Express gratitude to employees, clients, or partners. Whether it’s after a successful project or a long-term collaboration, a thank-you gift reinforces goodwill.

We retired this option once it became clear that gifts that include company logos are the least desired of business gifts. Studies have shown that they make recipients feel less than appreciated resulting in lower levels of satisfaction.

In short, company logos fixtured on gifts = poor ROI.

An excerpt from a Forbes article notes that the era of sending company-logoed business gifts is waning as recipients perceive items with logos as marketing collateral, not gifts. Companies may feel compelled to put their logo on gifts so that the recipients will remember them, but ironically the data shows just the opposite. A logo gift screams “Think about me and my company,” not “How much I think about you,” which is what a good business gift should communicate.