Skip the Holiday Bash: Give a gift instead

The Holiday Season is here! Black Friday - Small Business Saturday - Cyber Monday are all in the books. But have you thought about your employees or clients? Before you plan that big Holiday bash consider swapping out the party for a simple gift.

According to the Holiday Business Gift Survey, more than 70% of employees indicated that they could rather have a gift than go to the holiday party. (Most don't want to end up looking like Elaine from Seinfeld)

The art of gift giving is not easy. The key according to the survey, is to steer clear of the "traditional gift" including:

• Ornaments
• Popcorn Tins
• The dreaded FRUITCAKE (does anyone actually like these?)

Opt for items that can be used either in or out of the office or work setting such as:

• Food baskets
• Cool Office or Desk Item
• A subtly decorated apparel piece

If your short on ideas. Visit www.halo.com/paulbrancaleone to get your creative juices flowing and be the office hero with a cool gift!