It may seem a little early to be considering these things...but preparation is key and Christmas decorations are rapidly springing up left, right and centre. Christmas gifts for friends and family aren't generally too hard to source, provided you've paid attention to their subtle hints during the course of the year and have a vague understanding of their hobbies and interests. The Christmas Gift for the Boss Dilemma however is somewhat less 'cut and dry'. If your company have a well documented 'no gifts policy' then you can stop reading- abiding by company policy is bound to be a sure-fire hit with the boss. Similarly, a 'Secret Santa' system which is inclusive of all levels of staff will get you off the hook...unless of course you end up with the boss as your gift recipient - in which case skip a paragraph.
Those of you who are still unsure as to whether you should buy a gift for your superior- it's time to consider a few factors. Firstly, do you think they'll expect one? This question is simple enough, and the resolution is equally straight-forward: if the answer is yes then you should most certainly get them something, if the answer is no then you should probably get them something...particularly if there is a potential pay rise or promotion on the horizon. In short, unless your boss or activity within the company has explicitly suggested that you don't need to furnish them with a festive treat- then you'd best crack on with the shopping!
So, having established that it would probably be beneficial to get your boss a gift, it's time to actually do the deed. With little or nothing to go on in terms of what they actually like 'in real life' this can be a testing challenge (think psychometric test combined with performing a cartwheel). This obstacle is however incredibly easy to overcome by simply ignoring their social life altogether and focussing on something they can use in their office. Whether that is an elegant pen- which makes them fondly recall your taste and generosity every time they sign a cheque, a digital photo frame - which allows them to cast the occasional loving gaze over snaps of the family whilst 'pulling an all-nighter' or simply a decent bottle of scotch- with which to celebrate your promotion with you.
If any of these suggestions fall terribly flat (or fail to live up to the idealised imagery) then please don't hold me accountable...you just need a more appreciative boss!
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