5 Creative Employee Gifts for Company Retreats

Employee gifts are a great way to show appreciation and support at your team retreat. They can also foster cohesion and excitement for the experience to come. Often employers think only of a company logo T-Shirt, but there are many other creative options to consider throughout your employees’ retreat experience. Here are 5:

1. A Company Logo Backpack

Beyond the traditional company t-shirt, backpacks are a great alternative for your employees. Aside from the obvious convenience of having a place to hold materials throughout the retreat, your employees’ backpacks will be seen around town as they transport laptops and supplies. Providing employees with backpacks is an inexpensive way to promote your brand not only during your retreat, but throughout their travels.

2. Specialty Foods and Drinks

If you want to take the extra step in creating a memorable experience for your employees, consider packing a special snack pack for their stay in the beginning of the retreat. Consider charcuterie, special liquor, and luxury chocolate if you want to impress them with your creativity and consideration.

3. A Framed Team Photo

Providing your team with a framed photo at the end of the retreat can be a great way to celebrate their accomplishments, remind them of the importance of working together, and create some meaningful memories that will last for years. Plus, if you have a company with distributed teams or remote employees, framed team photos can be a fun way to help people remember the connections they made in their in person time with one another.

4. Mementos of Your Location

Whether it's a trip to the beach or a meeting in another city, the novelty of local gifts will provide that personal touch for employees to remember their experience. Customized local novelties, specialty treats, and other souvenirs will be an excellent way for employees to keep memories from their time away when they return home.

5. A Personal Gift for Each Employee

Some smaller companies might consider giving a meaningful and unique gift to each employee. This is a way for employers to show they care about their employees and who they are as individuals. It's an acknowledgement that they know each employee and what they enjoy, and it shows that the company has put in the time and effort to invest in and understand them as individuals.

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