thread Re: How do you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season? in Community Corner

How do you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

Ani_ — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:37:38 GMT

Hi Sellers!

This season is often a time where we look back at the past year and give back to others.

We'd love to know, how do you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

Feel free to share below! ✨

Re: How to you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

LovePotion — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:48:09 GMT

A cash bonus + a store credit + a personal gift + and I take everyone out for huge holiday meal.

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ReginaRMT — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:55:53 GMT

I don't have any direct employees per say. In my office there are numerous admin and reception staff for 10 other healthcare types, with that I like to try to be nice all year long if I can be. Ill buy coffees/baking or such through out the year. I think its more important to be great full year round. Lets say if I did have direct employees I would send them on a vacation to a warm holiday or make a large purchase that would make there life that much better. Car repair, new bike, gym membership or something that can help improve daily living.

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heatherhill68 — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:16:28 GMT

I do a huge Christmas party/dinner at a local restaurant that I buy out for the evening. Then after dinner/dessert, we all play the saran wrap game with money and gift cards throughout. They have a ball!

Re: How to you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

Ani_ — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:48:12 GMT

@heatherhill68 That sounds like a great time!! I'm sure your employees really enjoy it 😃

Re: How to you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

Ani_ — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:50:38 GMT

@ReginaRMT "I think its more important to be great full year round." - love this! ❤️

Re: How to you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

Ani_ — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:51:37 GMT

So generous, @LovePotion! 😊

Re: How to you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

Cragona31 — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:29 GMT

Ani,

We like to get together as a team, throw a big dinner and give each other gifts. We don't have too many employees, but the ones we do have each get a bonus and a gift from myself and Chris as a token of our appreciation

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Abigails_stl — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:27:53 GMT

My managers get a year end bonus, all staff get a bag of swag from the store so that they can know and love what we sell, and we have a holiday party! This year we are partnering with the local candle shop up the street and having a candle making party as well as having a restaurant up the street cater the dinner there.

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TCSlaguna — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:39:55 GMT

We had an ice skating party last year. This year we treated the team to a nice dinner.

Since the employees each work certain shifts, we rarely get to all hang out and catch up. It is nice to have everyone together and thank them for their contributions towards the growth of the store.

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TCSlaguna — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:40:20 GMT

Candle making party sounds awesome!

Re: How to you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

Ani_ — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:36:16 GMT

How fun @Abigails_stl! 🕯 I know @isabelle would love this - she is pro at making scented candles!

Re: How to you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

Ani_ — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:37:46 GMT

I bet your employees have a great time, love a big holiday dinner! @Cragona31

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Ani_ — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:39:21 GMT

@TCSlaguna ice skating party, the perfect activity for the holidays! 👏

Re: How do you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

taylorandjones — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:10:58 GMT

@Ani_ What a wonderful question! It's heartwarming to read about the ways business owners celebrate their staff. I've been the boss of me 🙂 for 25+ years. During this holiday season I'll take time off and enjoy outdoor activities with family and friends – skating, skiing, enjoying the sights and sounds, etc. And, I'll relax, recharge, and get ready for a New Year of opportunities to learn and connect with clients. Cheers!

Re: How do you celebrate and/or reward your employees during the festive season?

Ani_ — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:15:48 GMT

@taylorandjones those are all great activities!! I love that you are taking the time to celebrate yourself for all your accomplishments and also recharging through nature, family and friends. So important 🙌

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MudFire_Dex — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:17:38 GMT

We give year-round perks but specifically at holiday time we close for two weeks for everyone to be off and I stick around the studio and get people's work fired so they can come back to fresh pots. I too usually do a personal gift and big holiday meal. Sometimes we do a fun experience like a group tarot reading or palmistry class - always a fun time 🙂

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weredoughcookie — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:09:47 GMT

We do our best to give a bonus every year, and this year we started doing a holiday ornament Secret Santa with a $20 limit, so everyone gets an ornament that reflects them and their personal interests, but no one has to buy gifts for every co-worker.

I the future I would love to have a company holiday party or dinner.

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Kayse5sauce — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 06:37:41 GMT

Our first year using Square. How do I find where I've taken out inventory due to breakage? I know how to subtract inventory but I need an end of year report showing all losses of bottles

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VisionsJessi — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 03:16:32 GMT

group tarot or palmistry class sounds awesome!