Why Sarah Chooses Social Stories Club for Every Employee Gifting Moment

From welcoming new starters to celebrating work anniversaries and Christmas, Sarah explains why thoughtful gifting, beautiful presentation and genuinely brilliant service matter.

An employee gift can be a box to tick, or it can make someone feel genuinely welcomed, recognised and valued. Sarah has chosen the second option.

We are so grateful to Sarah for supporting us over the years and can grow quite close with lots of our clients. Her organisation uses Social Stories Club across the employee journey: to welcome new starters, mark work anniversaries and send Christmas gifts that people are genuinely excited to receive. That means every gift needs to be thoughtful, beautifully presented and dependable, whether one box is being sent or a much larger order is being coordinated.

We spoke with Sarah about why she keeps returning to Social Stories Club, what makes the unboxing experience memorable and why friendly, responsive customer service makes all the difference.

A conversation with Sarah

What’s your favourite treat you’ve received in one of our gift hampers?

About four years ago I had this lovely little candle that I have kept in my bathroom. My husband still wears the socks!

How do you use Social Stories Club?

We use Social Stories Club to welcome new people to the team on their first day, recognising work anniversaries and sending Christmas gifts. We want each occasion to feel personal and considered, rather than as though we have simply ordered a standard corporate gift. We love to support a wonderful brand.

Why is gifting important when somebody joins the team?

Starting a new job can feel exciting, but it can also be daunting. A welcome gift is a small gesture with a big message behind it: we are pleased you are here, we have thought about you and you are already part of the team. We always look forward to giving them and they are always very well received. Social Stories Club helps us create that warm feeling before someone has even settled into their role.

What made Social Stories Club stand out from other gifting companies?

People do talk about the gifts, they’ve become very popular amongst the team. We started off getting everyone the vegan hamper but now everyone builds their own. The gifts feel genuinely thoughtful and considered. They are not filled with generic branded items that people already have or do not want. Every product has a story and a positive impact behind it, so the recipient receives something lovely while also discovering brilliant social enterprises. It’s important to me to support the sustainable companies that really care, especially smaller ones where the team really care about you and remembers your name. That combination of quality, purpose and personality is difficult to find elsewhere.

How important is the presentation?

It is hugely important because the presentation is part of the gift. Every Social Stories Club box arrives looking beautiful and carefully put together. The products are arranged thoughtfully, the packaging feels special and the whole experience is consistent with the message we want to send.

And how do the gifts hold up in transit?

The gifts are exceptionally well packaged. Everything feels secure and protected, without losing the sense of occasion when the box is opened. We can send gifts directly to different addresses with confidence that they will arrive safely and look exactly as they should.

What has customer service been like?

Aayush is amazing. He is friendly, responsive and genuinely wants every order to go smoothly. If we have a question, a deadline or several details to coordinate, he makes the process feel easy. The wider Social Stories Club team is just as warm and helpful. You never feel as though you are dealing with a faceless gifting supplier.

Does that support matter more at busy times such as Christmas?

Absolutely. Christmas gifting can become a surprisingly large administrative job, especially when there are addresses, dietary requirements and deadlines to manage. Aayush has offered simpler solutions but our company has its own processes and that admin falls on my shoulders. Having a friendly team we trust removes a huge amount of stress. We know the gifts will be beautifully presented, packed properly and delivered with care.

What response do the gifts receive?

People notice the difference. The gifts feel generous and personal, and the stories behind the products give people something to talk about. They are not just receiving treats; they are learning about the social enterprises and causes their gift support. That makes the gesture more memorable.

Why do you continue to choose Social Stories Club?

Because we know the standard will be excellent every time. The gifts are meaningful, the packaging is beautiful, the service is friendly and the process is reliable. They’re just lovely gifts. It can be hard to find good companies to work with so when you find one you want to keep supporting. To me I like the fact I can use the company budgets to make a difference. Social Stories Club makes it easy for us to show people that they are appreciated without the gift ever feeling impersonal.

More than a box of treats

Sarah’s experience captures what good employee gifting should do. It should not create more work for the person organising it, and it should never make the recipient feel like one name on a list. The best gifts combine care, quality and meaning.

At Social Stories Club, every gift introduces the recipient to products made by social enterprises. These businesses use trade to tackle social and environmental challenges, from creating employment opportunities to supporting communities and protecting the planet. The result is a gift that feels good to receive and does good long after it has been opened.

Welcome gifts that create belonging

A carefully chosen welcome gift helps turn a new starter’s first day into a genuine moment of connection. It shows that the organisation has prepared for their arrival and values the person, not only the position they have been hired to fill.

Work anniversary gifts that feel earned

Work anniversaries are easy to overlook, but they are powerful opportunities to recognise loyalty, growth and contribution. A thoughtful gift makes that appreciation visible.

Christmas gifts people actually want

At Christmas, presentation and reliability matter just as much as the products themselves. A beautifully packed gift creates a moment of celebration, while an experienced, responsive team keeps the logistics under control behind the scenes.

The real value: A gift is remembered for how it made someone feel. Thoughtful products, beautiful presentation and personal service work together to make that feeling unmistakable.

Ready to make your next employee gift mean more?

If you want gifting to feel smooth and genuinely thoughtful, begin with our Corporate Gifting page. It gives you a clear starting point and helps you decide whether you are sending Gifts for Employees or Gifts for Clients. If you prefer letting people choose exactly what suits them, our Build Your Own Gift Hamper option is ideal because it removes guesswork entirely. If time is tight and you want something instantly impressive, our Pre Curated Corporate Gifts take care of everything. For companies wanting to put values and identity front and centre, our Branded Corporate Gifts range is perfect. And if you are aiming to create something no one else has, our Bespoke Corporate Gifts allow complete creative freedom.

If you ever feel unsure about what direction is best, you can Book A Call With Us and we can plan the whole approach together. And for the simplest possible gifting with guaranteed delight, our Gift Cards are effortless and always well received.