Five Ways to Send Employee Gifts Without Collecting Addresses (or Collecting Them Hassle-Free)

In today’s remote and hybrid work environment, showing appreciation through gifts can be challenging. With many employees working from home and offices not fully reopened, sending thoughtful corporate gifts requires a bit more planning. Whether you’re looking to avoid the hassle of collecting addresses or want a smoother process, here are five strategies to consider.

Collecting Addresses for Corporate Gifts

Collecting addresses for corporate gifts can often be a tedious and time-consuming process, fraught with challenges such as managing multiple responses and ensuring GDPR compliance. The need to gather personal information like home addresses can also raise privacy concerns among employees. However, this process doesn’t have to be a hassle. By using GDPR-compliant methods, such as secure online forms or personalised webpages where recipients can directly input their own addresses, you can streamline address collection and safeguard personal data. These tools not only simplify the process but also reassure employees that their privacy is being respected, making the entire experience smoother and more efficient.

1. Send Corporate Christmas Gifts to the Office Instead of Individual Addresses

As more offices reopen or adopt hybrid work policies, it’s useful to determine where your employees will be when the gifts are delivered. Group your employees into those who work in the office, those on a hybrid schedule, and those working from home. Sending the majority of gifts to the office can reduce the need to collect home addresses. If your remote staff are gathering for an office Christmas party, that’s the perfect time to distribute gifts without needing to collect personal addresses.

2. Use a Survey to Collect Addresses for Corporate Gifts

A quick and efficient way to gather addresses is by sending out a survey. Include questions about dietary requirements and ask for home addresses in a single form. This method streamlines the process, eliminating the back-and-forth of multiple email chains.

3. Offer Gift Cards for Employees to Build Their Own Gift Box

Consider purchasing gift cards that allow employees to build their own gift boxes. At Social Stories Club, employees can choose from a variety of sustainable products, such as socks that donate a pair to the homeless or truffles made by women who were previously incarcerated. By opting for gift cards, you not only empower your employees to select gifts they love but also avoid the need to collect dietary information or addresses.

4. Create a Unique Webpage for Employees to Select Their Gifts

For those sending 50 gifts or more, a personalised webpage is a great option. Social Stories Club can create a unique webpage accessible only via a special link, where employees can choose from pre-selected gifts. They simply claim their gift, enter their address, and it’s delivered to their home. This method offers flexibility, allowing you to cater to different dietary needs without needing to collect this information separately.

5. Prepare for Next Year’s Gift-Giving Early

If you do need to collect addresses this year, consider asking employees directly and requesting permission to store their address for future use. This proactive approach can save time next year, though it’s worth noting that some employees may change addresses.

How to send corporate gifts hassle free

Sending corporate gifts can often be a complex and time-consuming process, but with Social Stories Club, it’s completely hassle-free. At Social Stories Club, we specialise in providing sustainable corporate gifts that are both meaningful and easy to send. Whether you need ethical corporate gift hampers, sustainable Christmas gifts, or bespoke corporate gifts for your employees or clients, we’ve streamlined the process to make it as simple as possible. With our unique options like personalised webpages for gift selection, gift cards for building custom gift boxes, and the ability to send gifts directly to multiple addresses, we take the stress out of corporate gifting. Our commitment to sustainability and social impact ensures that your gifts not only delight recipients but also contribute to a better world. Choose Social Stories Club for a hassle-free corporate gifting experience that reflects your company’s values and shows genuine appreciation.

Conclusion

Sending corporate gifts to employees, whether they’re in the office or working from home, doesn’t have to be complicated. With these hassle-free options, you can choose to collect addresses or find alternatives that avoid the need altogether.

At Social Stories Club, we specialise in sustainable corporate gifts for employees that tell powerful stories of social impact. The best corporate gifts are those that show employees how much they are valued, with personal and meaningful touches. Whether you opt for a custom gift box, ethical corporate gifts, or bespoke hampers, the goal is to convey appreciation and gratitude in a memorable way.

Visit our website for more information on building your own gift box, ethical corporate gifts for employees, corporate gift hampers for clients, and more. Book a call with our team today and we will take on all the hard work. 

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