In the fast-paced world of human resources, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. Recently, BlinkSwag had the opportunity to showcase its innovative gifting platform at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference & Expo (the world’s largest HR conference!)

BlinkSwag made a grand entrance at the SHRM show as a leading provider of comprehensive gifting solutions. With a vibrant booth design, engaging demos, and a team of passionate experts, BlinkSwag created a buzz among attendees eager to explore new approaches to employee engagement and recognition.

HR Challenges: Solved!

BlinkSwag’s team chatted with HR professionals from diverse industries, shedding light on growth and improvement opportunities in gifting, employee recognition, and engagement strategies.

Personalized Employee Recognition

BlinkSwag demonstrated how their platform could help HR professionals overcome hurdles and create a positive workplace culture, from personalized employee recognition to streamlined swag distribution, customizable brand stores, and targeted promotional campaigns.

Understanding HR Professionals’ Needs

BlinkSwag’s MOQ1 approach enables companies to offer unique and meaningful gifts tailored to individual preferences and achievements. This personalized touch struck a chord with HR professionals seeking more meaningful ways to appreciate their employees.

Streamlined Swag Distribution

The logistical complexities of swag distribution were a common concern among HR professionals. BlinkSwag showcased its fulfilment services and warehousing options, relieving HR teams of the burden of storage, packaging, and shipping logistics. Attendees were excited to discover how BlinkSwag’s streamlined approach would save them time and effort while ensuring seamless delivery.

Customizable Brand Stores

BlinkSwag’s customizable brand stores captured the attention of HR professionals aiming to create a unified brand image. Attendees learned how to establish centralized hubs for employees to easily access and order company-branded merchandise, fostering a sense of pride and unity within their organizations. The brand stores also help them maintain control as their merchandise accurately reflects the brand messaging and logo.

Targeted Promotional Campaigns

Creating engaging campaigns aligned with specific HR initiatives was another key topic discussed with HR professionals. BlinkSwag showcased its giveaway feature, a powerful tool for targeted promotional campaigns for employee onboarding, wellness programs, and virtual events. BlinkSwag’s giveaways are personalized and can be sent anywhere in the world.

Conclusion: A Lasting Impact

The SHRM show provided an ideal platform for BlinkSwag to connect with HR professionals and showcase its cutting-edge gifting platform. By addressing common HR challenges and demonstrating personalized employee recognition, streamlined swag distribution, customizable brand stores, and targeted promotional campaigns, BlinkSwag left a lasting impact on attendees.

About BlinkSwag: BlinkSwag simplifies the nitty-gritty of swag management, from creation to delivery. We do the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. Choose your swag, let our design team wave their magic wand, and watch as your swag gets created, stored, and shipped worldwide. With features like the Redeem Page, Giveaways, and an internal storefront, we’ve covered you for employee onboarding, rewards, recognition, gift programs, or remote workforce engagement. It’s time to make your swag work for you. Get a demo

BlinkSwag: Making swag management a breeze!

Reasons for giving employees gifts

The success of your business is largely dependent on its employees, right? So, harnessing the power of gift-giving is one not to be missed out on. Let’s go through the various reasons why you’d give an employee a gift box:

Onboarding

For newcomers to the business, you’re going to want to make sure their first day, amongst all the onboarding and process “meets and greets,” is a great one. Setting them up with a gift box to welcome them to the team is an incredibly powerful way to show new employees that you’re happy they’ve joined the team.

Rewards and recognition

A sad reality is that many of us know what it’s like to be underappreciated and undervalued at a company. As a business owner, you certainly don’t want any of your team players feeling this way. When employees feel this way, likely, they’re not going to be as productive as you’d like. In fact, according to SurveyMonkey, a whopping 82% of workers are happier when they’re recognised on the job. Happiness is important!  

Of course, the intention behind giving your employees gift boxes is to show that you value and appreciate their hard work, and by recognizing them, you’re creating a more united team that understands the core values of the company and feels more connected, as people.

Retention

High turnover rates are a nightmare for most businesses. According to TinyPulse, 69% of employees say they would work harder if their efforts were better appreciated. A further 66% of employees would quit a job if they felt under-appreciated and that figure jumps to a higher 76% for millennials. Turnover is more likely to be attributed to poor management, a toxic workplace culture, and a perceived lack of employee appreciation.

Why choose a gift box for employees?

When deciding on a gift for your employees, why should you opt for a gift box? A gift box allows organizations to put together groups of items. Think about onboarding a gift box, equipped with notebooks, USBs, pens and everything a new team member would need on their desk. Maybe one of your employees is celebrating a career milestone, or one is going through a tough time at home; who doesn’t appreciate a curated care package? 

Whether your team works remotely or within an office, shipping gift boxes is super easy, and you can harness the power of branding gift boxes too! 

Our favorite products for an employee gift box

Now for the reason you’re here. What on earth do you put in an employee gift box? Since we’re in the business of gift-giving (and it’s what we love to do), here are some top ideas:

Snack boxes for the office

Everyone has a snack drawer at work, right, or just us? BlinkSwag has a wide variety of snack box gift options, guaranteed to find one even for the pickiest of people.

Homeware gift boxes

Homeware gifts are practical and stylish and brighten your day. That’s a promise! With a range of home swag available for you to choose and customize, getting someone a gift they’ll truly love has never been this easy! From a cold brew coffee gift to a generous GrillPro smoker, 2022 is the year of giving gifts that don’t suck.

Tech gifts

Technology gifts are perfect if you work in a startup environment and the product closely aligns with your service. Spoil your software dev with noise-cancelling headphones so they can listen to their cool beats in peace. Or include a SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker for your marketing team so Friday fun is amplified with the sound of music jams!

Employee onboarding gift boxes

There’s nothing more intimidating than your first day at a new job. Want to make the start of your new hires’ first day a little easier? A welcome onboarding gift hamper is perfect! Including branded, useful items such as journals and pens, and even a backpack, they’ll be feeling a little more special, which is important for communicating with newbies.

Premium clothing swag

Along with all these, why not give your team some branded company merch? Check out our wide range of clothing swag available for you to customize and have available for, anytime you want to spoil your team

Start your swag store with BlinkSwag today

Send high-quality branded gifts to your employees no matter where they live. From high-end retail items, apparel, drinkware, you name it, we’ve got it. Brand thousands of products and have a fulfilment centre and ordering process with just a click of a button. Learn more about us and how we’ll make your life a whole lot easier by contacting us today.