Posts Tagged ‘Corporate Paperweight’


Should you give staff rewards in a recession?

 Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

The current economic climate means companies more than ever before are feeling the pressure to re-evaluate expenditure and cut costs and overheads where they can. Whilst reducing employee benefits might be seen as a quick fix, the reality is that in the long term it’s a false economy.

Employees are the lifeblood of any organisation and looking after them and rewarding them is therefore crucial to enable any company or organisation to thrive. This is especially important during times of uncertainty and change, and employee benefits are one tangible way employers can show they care.
A good employer should want to look after their staff and reward them. As a result employees feel valued by the investment made in them and are more motivated to give their best. The health and future success of all organisations depends on its employees – so looking after them should be a top priority.

Using corporate gifts to reward and motivate staff is a tried and tested promotional tool; encouraging motivation and building loyalty. Of course, in times like these it’s hard to resist the temptation to cut back on business incentives, but corporate gifts can provide returns for in excess of their relatively low cost; a budget of £5, £10 or £20 spent on each member of staff will create much more then £20’s worth of increased productivity, increased morale and increased loyalty.

The Corporate Gifts Company has over 500 desirable and high perceived value premium incentives. Here is a selection of our best selling items:

1. Pocket Notebook & Pen

2. Promotional Memo Pad

3. Chrome Puzzle Globe

4. Star Desk Award Paperweight

5. Silver Plated Classic City Business Card Holder

6. Georgian Travel Alarm Clock

7. Spinning Keyring

8. Sterling Silver Photoframe

9. Executive 4GB Silver Plated USB Flash Drive

10. Floating Desk Pen

Call our sales team today on: 0845 430 2902 to see how The Corporate Gifts Co can add value to your premium incentives and staff motivation.


Why are Corporate Gifts still popular in a recession?

 Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

It’s the little luxuries that keep us going in the credit crunch, according to the lipstick index, a financial barometer used to gauge consumer confidence. It shows that despite dwindling budgets, women continue to spend on affordable luxuries like lipstick.
Since the credit crunch began, reports have shown that sales of designer lipsticks from prestige brands such as Chanel, Lancôme and Estée Lauder have risen by over 20%. An Estée Lauder spokesman commented: “We’ve learned from the index that lipstick offers an easy pick-me-up at an otherwise dreary time”.
So what does this mean if you’re considering whether to spend your valuable marketing budget on corporate gifts or promotional items. Well, we think that in these economically challenged times, staff and customers will appreciate a well chosen luxury corporate gift with a high perceived value to add a little luxury into what is obviously a challenging work environment. So here are our top 10 luxury business incentives with the highest perceived value for the best value for money:

1. Aluminium Oval Compact Mirror – Perfect to put in your handbag.

2. Star Trophy Award – Ideal to express recognition.

3. Star Desk Award Paperweight – Perfect to be a veritable star at work.

4. Cufflinks – perfect for an elegant shirt – great as a personal gift.

5. Silver Plated New Yorker Business Card Holder – perfect to keep those business cards in pristine condition.

6. Silver Plated Carmen Lipstick Case – An elegant and sophisticated way to tidy up your lipstick.

7. Silver Plated Zepplin Atomiser – Practical and chic product.

8. Silver Plated Crystal Jewellery Box – Very stylish with crystals – ideal to put your jewelleries.

9. Silver Plated Crystal Dice Keyring – Very original and chic keyring.

10. Sterling Silver Heart Charm Toggle Bracelet – A tiffany styled sterling silver heart charm bracelet – very chic and elegant.

Call our sales team today on: 0845 430 2902 to see The Corporate Gifts Co’s beautiful range of luxuries products.