Gifts, Rewards, and Incentives

Is giving turkeys for employee gifts still relevant today? Absolutely! The tradition of sharing a Thanksgiving turkey as a gift is not only alive but continues to thrive in workplaces across America. Research shows that giving turkeys for gifts is deeply rooted in American history, dating back to the very first Thanksgiving in 1621. During this time, Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians came together to share an autumn harvest feast that lasted three days, laying the foundation for what would become America’s oldest tradition.

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When you want to show gratitude, offer an incentive, or provide a gift, reward, or recognition, do you ever stall out on ideas? Do you wonder what people really WANT and NEED? The answer: something USEFUL and THOUGHTFUL. That’s why gThankYou gift certificates stand out as the ideal employee recognition gifts.

Whether you’re incentivizing or rewarding behavior, or simply saying, “thank you,” we’re here to help. gThankYou food gift certificates are always a win. Recipients can purchase food at grocery stores where they already shop — and choose the brands they’d like! Whether it’s turkey or ham for the holidays, groceries anytime, or specific items that align with a time of year or certain celebration (ice cream, pie, or healthy veggies), gThankYou has the right options for any budget.

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gThankYou provides the perfect incentive that’s valuable yet inexpensive, easy to provide, and meets the needs of anyone. What do YOU need people to do to keep your business running smoothly? Do you need employees to volunteer? Do you need customers to fill out feedback forms? Do you need a certain number of people to provide information for a data set? If so, you may need an incentive!

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How would you rate your customer relations efforts? Do you feel like you show gratitude on a regular basis to customers who choose to work with YOU? The best time to give a customer loyalty gifts is whenever appreciation strikes.

Expressing gratitude can bond you with customers, which is essential to long-term retention. When you build relationships with customers, you also build loyalty, which helps your business prosper. 

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Wondering where you can shop using your gThankYou! Gift Certificate?

You can choose your favorite grocery store chain anywhere in the U.S. As long as the store honors manufacturer coupons, they have the ability to accept your gThankYou gift certificate. You can also use our store locator.

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The best corporate gifts don’t have to be expensive. They just need to be thoughtful.

Showing gratitude to your employees is one of the best ways to boost morale, improve productivity, and create a positive work environment. There are many different avenues to show gratitude, but one of the most popular options is giving corporate gifts to employees.

When choosing and giving outstanding corporate gifts to employees, it’s important to consider a few things.

1. Budget always matters, so consider the cost of the item, the packaging and the shipping, if necessary.

2. Personalization adds a nice touch.

3. The best gifts to give staff tie into the corporate culture in a positive way.

4. It’s thoughtful and can be useful inside or outside of work.

5. It clearly illustrates that you value the recipient as an employee and a person.

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How are Gift Certificates and Gift Checks Different?

If you’re planning to share the gift of a turkey (or ham, groceries, pie or other festive foods) in your workplace this holiday season, it’s helpful to understand the differences between Gift Certificates and Gift Checks when choosing what’s best for employees and customers.

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Thinking about remote employees, in an article, Fostering a Culture of Belonging in the Hybrid Workplace, Harvard Business Review takes a look at the importance of belonging – a critical piece to employee engagement – in hybrid workplaces.

The piece is well-framed with this important reminder: “The degree of meaning and purpose you derive from work may be the biggest difference between a job and a career, and psychological research has consistently shown that when employees feel that they belong to a team or organization — in the sense that it aligns with their values, and enables them to express important aspects of their identity — they will not only tend to perform better, but also experience higher levels of engagement and well-being. In contrast, a lack of belonging will increase the risk of alienation, burnout, and underperformance.”

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Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to celebrate with exciting gatherings, mouthwatering barbecues and refreshing treats. If you’re looking for the perfect gift to show your appreciation this season, look no further than grocery gift certificates! With these versatile vouchers, you give the gift of choice, savings and convenience, ensuring your team enjoys a summer filled with delicious meals and fantastic deals.

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Organizations spend a lot of time, money and effort each year researching, buying, hand-delivering and sending corporate gifts to employees, clients, and other important stakeholders. Therefore, making it easy, effective and affordable is key…especially to small businesses that want to give but also need to watch their budget.

When choosing a corporate gift company, it is important to consider the following factors:

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The practice of corporate gift giving has a long and storied history. In fact, it can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, who would give gifts to their employees and clients as a way of showing appreciation and goodwill. In the early days of corporate America, gift-giving was largely limited to high-level executives and clients. However, as businesses grew and competition increased, the practice of corporate gift giving began to spread to all levels of the workforce.

Today, corporate gift giving is used by businesses of all sizes to build relationships, show appreciation, and motivate employees.

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Finances are tight in a lot of households. When considering how to show your gratitude, think about what could really make an impact — and saving someone money is always an acceptable gesture! Coupons are a great way to show your appreciation to employees, clients, and others. They can be used to save money on a variety of products and services, and they can be a fun and unexpected gift.

Coupons Work as Gifts for a Variety of Recipients

Here are a few ideas for using coupons as gifts:
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As we prepare for the season of giving, many people struggle with what to give, what to spend, or where to even begin. We have been in the gift-giving business for a long time, and let us tell you, groceries are the ultimate gift.

Here are 5 Reasons Groceries are the Ultimate Gift

Everyone eats.

There is truly no other gift as universal as food. Whether it’s a celebratory meal or simply milk and veggies, everyone needs food to survive and thrive! You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t want a little extra food in the fridge or pantry. With a gThankYou grocery gift certificate, it’s completely possible to bring a smile to every single recipient.

Simplicity rules.

Sometimes the process of selecting gifts can overwhelm even the most seasoned shoppers. It’s even more complicated when purchasing gifts for entire organizations! Simple, straightforward gifts like a voucher for groceries embody the beauty of simplicity. Practicality never goes out of style. (more…)

Turkeys in bulk for employees are a meaningful, appreciated Thanksgiving gift that honors a popular workplace tradition going back generations.

But what if you need to buy turkeys in bulk for employees of a large workforce?

It used to be the only way to share the gift of Thanksgiving turkeys in bulk for employees was to order and deliver them frozen.

Today, you no longer need to deal with the hassle of buying, storing and distributing bulky frozen turkeys, plus you can provide a holiday gift that recipients prefer more — the ability to choose the right size turkey for their family, when they want it.

gThankYou Turkey, Turkey Or Ham or Grocery Gift Certificates make it easy for you to share the gift of a Thanksgiving turkey. Plus, recipients love the flexibility to choose the size, brand and preparation they want for their holiday family celebration.

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It’s almost October and time to start planning your annual turkey and corporate food gifts for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Early planning provides peace of mind that your holiday gift-giving is planned and ready to go! By crossing this important item off your list, there is more time to focus on what really matters this time of year: sharing gratitude.

Let gThankYou take care of the logistics this year.

gThankYou! Turkey and Ham, Grocery and Other Gift Certificates make it easy and convenient to give much-desired food gifts. Even if your organization is large and working in a variety of offices or remotely, we’ve got you covered.

A turkey is the centerpiece to the most gratitude-focused holiday of the year. We all crave feeling valued and recognized. The gift of a Thanksgiving turkey or groceries shows your recipients that you care about them and their family. When they sit down to their annual Thanksgiving feast surrounded by loved ones, they’ll be grateful for you and your organization, too.

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Employers often struggle to think of the perfect employee gift. What does everyone want, need and love? Food. What’s a thoughtful gift that can be shared with others all year long? Groceries are the perfect gift.

At gThankYou, we have an easy way to share the gift of food with your team. gThankYou Grocery Gift Certificates allow recipients to buy any combination of food items – at the time and grocery store of their choosing. They prohibit any non-food items. such as alcohol or tobacco.

If you wish to give recipients the ability to choose the meal they want for their families, choose gThankYou Grocery Gift Certificates.

“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard

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Today’s headlines are full of crazy statistics about the workplace, with headlines like The Great Discontent ringing in our ears. Leaders are worried about retention rates, hiring, and assessing culture. While we understand the stress that accompanies these concerns, there is a bright light. This is an excellent opportunity! Let’s discuss what employees REALLY want for the holidays – your heartfelt appreciation for their hard work and loyalty.

This is the time to build a culture of gratitude. Thank those employees who have stuck through the hard times. Attract new talent by offering a culture that understands their needs. Build peer-to-peer and top-down communication channels and recognition that makes people feel valued.

As we dive right into the holiday season, gThankYou is here to help you share your appreciation. Personalized, heartfelt appreciation is in demand and, together, we can deliver.

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‘Tis the season for festive spirits and holiday gift-giving! Wrap your holiday employee gifts in gratitude and watch as spirits rise and kindness become contagious in your workplace. At gThankYou, we are believers that the season isn’t simply about buying gifts and checking off a to-do item. It is the spirit of gratitude – thanking others for the role they play in your life or business. Sincerely, authentically and from the heart.

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.
– Melody Beattie

A well-designed, personalized gift with a heartfelt note of appreciation does add that special touch. It’s both meaningful and memorable making the recipient feel special and truly valued. Let’s face it, these days we all crave sincere appreciation.

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Say Thank You with a Turkey Gift!

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. But there’s still time to show your gratitude to hardworking employees and give a Thanksgiving gift — if you act soon and choose gThankYou!

gThankYou offers same-day shipping, so your employee Thanksgiving gifts can be there as soon as tomorrow!

The Thanksgiving Gift Everyone Loves!

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Gift a Thank You turkey for Thanksgiving ! Now is the perfect time to give thanks!

November is National Gratitude Month. The month leading up to Thanksgiving is perfectly fitting for us all to embrace the act of gratitude. There are many ways to express our appreciation for those in our lives. After the last year and a half, we especially appreciate being acknowledged and valued.

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What’s the difference between Gift Certificates and Gift Cards?

Are you looking to share the gift of a turkey in your workplace this holiday season? Be sure to understand the differences between Turkey Gift Certificates vs. Gift Cards when choosing what’s best for your employees and customers.

gThankYou! Turkey Gift Certificates allow recipients to choose any brand, size and preparation of whole turkey — Butterball®, Norbest®, Smithfield® or any other brand from major grocery stores in the U.S.

gThankYou Certificates are Manufacturer Coupons which are only good for specific items (such as a whole turkey or ham or groceries), have an expiration date, and provide no cash or residual value. They cannot be deposited in the bank or used to buy other merchandise.

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If you’ve ever been curious about why the corporate turkey gift tradition matters, the reasons are many: it’s practical, meaningful, affordable, and a gift everyone values and enjoys sharing with family and friends!

For decades, company leaders have been giving turkeys to their employees at Thanksgiving as an expression of appreciation. The gesture is a nod to tradition and gratitude. It’s an affordable gift, but one that is truly appreciated. It’s also smart business.

It is already that time of year to think ahead. How will you celebrate your employees this holiday season?

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Holiday gift-giving is a joyous time to spread gratitude. It brings people together (even remotely) and delivers a pick-me-up during challenging times. The COVID-19 Pandemic has rocked many boats, but let’s look at the positive: increased employee engagement! To embrace this uptick, let’s also explore employee appreciation and keeping morale high by identifying what employees want or need this holiday season.

COVID-19: Good for workplace engagement 

Understanding the importance of employee engagement has always been important to organizations; especially those that care about employee satisfaction, retention, and a variety of other factors that support a great workforce. With the COVID-19 pandemic, employee engagement has been absolutely critical as companies have needed to heavily rely on essential workers and revamp organizational structures. Remote workforces require extra effort to keep engagement levels high, and recent research indicates that this is indeed happening.

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