Isn’t it crazy the holidays are coming up so fast? I’m wrapping my head around the fact it’s no longer October 2019!

Maybe you’re feeling “frozen” as the end of the year approaches, wondering the best way to handle the holidays.  

Should you return to in-person holiday events this year?

Should you host a virtual party?

Or maybe just sending gifts will suffice?

To be fair, it’s a strange time. The pandemic persists, but vaccinations are well underway.

This strange “in-between” time makes you wonder: Are we okay to meet? Is it still too soon?

The holidays are a convenient time to let our teams know we care about them. And since holiday parties are for them, it’s important to get their input. Find out what they’d prefer.

(I’d also like to speak on behalf of my fellow introverts!)

Being in the gifting space myself, I have some thoughts about the holidays and showing your appreciation with a quality gift.

Tune in and I’ll help you get a clearer picture of how to proceed –-and you definitely shouldn’t wait.

Time flies, after all!

Takeaways from this episode:
- Ask your employees how they feel before you plan a holiday party. See if they’re even comfortable meeting in person.
- Don’t overthink virtual events. They don’t need to be super intricate with a long agenda.
- Quality gifts (not marketing swag!) are always appreciated by your employees - especially if they’re on trend.

To view our 2021 Gift Catalog, please visit:
www.mariemae.com/2021catalog

To book a free strategy session with Jillian:
https://mariemae.com/consulting

To learn more about Marie Mae :
https://mariemae.com/

For show notes and more resources:
https://mariemae.com/episode/70

Topics discussed:
- Company holiday parties
- Corporate gifting
- Virtual events
- Employee appreciation
- Introverted employees
- Holiday parties and the pandemic