Most companies are familiar with the Small Benefits Exemption which allows up to two tax-free non-cash benefits per employee, per annum, up to the value of €1000. However, companies are less familiar with the Long Service Award Allowance, which offers generous tax relief when an award is made to mark long service (must be
What are sustainable promotional products? Sustainable promotional products are designed to reduce any negative impact to the environment, through their manufacture or their use. The promotional merchandise industry promotes sustainable, recycled and reusable materials. With innovations such as fully biodegradable plastics and FSC sourced packaging, the move to a sustainable future is well underway. Eco-friendly
As the evenings draw in and suntans fade, thoughts turn to cosying-up by the fire and planning for 2020. For American friends and family, however, preparations for Thanksgiving are in full swing. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, Thanksgiving is a national holiday in America. For Meghan, our Operations Manager who hails from Chicago,
Gift Innovations is delighted to be a category sponsor of the Irish Loyalty Awards 2020, which celebrate excellence, innovation and best practice in the loyalty industry. Gift Innovations specialises in recognising achievement. We are a great fit for the Irish Loyalty Awards. We are all about enabling companies to say a meaningful, tangible thanks
Awards ceremonies are customary across all sectors and all industries. From small and medium enterprise awards to industry specific accolades, awards publicly endorse people’s abilities, reward their achievements, and inspire their colleagues. People love to be recognised for their achievements, especially when they are hard-earned. Your winners should feel proud to receive their awards and
How do you understand ‘Kindness’ and what does it speak to you of? For me, kindness speaks of courtesy and of a friendly, generous, compassionate nature. While some people are just naturally kind and warm-hearted, others choose kindness out of consideration and service to others. This suggests kindness is a personal trait but also a
Employee onboarding is one of those trends that you constantly see across social media. It is often touted as a great way to welcome employees to your company. But it does so much more. It sets the stage for the employee/employer relationship and can lead to higher retention and greater productivity, right from the
When giving employee recognition, make a real impression with real gifts from premium brands. These are the brands that your colleagues are familiar with and which they trust. They can be great Irish brands like Waterford Crystal and Paul Costelloe or impressive international brands like Sony and Citizen. Premium brands mean quality employee rewards
Employee Appreciation Day is celebrated on March 1st. It’s an opportunity to consider how well employee appreciation is celebrated on a day-to-day basis. The day also poses a related question: ‘Is employee appreciation part of company culture?’ Employee appreciation cannot be taken for granted These are considerations worth revisiting each year. As organisations grow, a
Does limited storage space stop you from availing of great value on bulk orders or limit the types of promotional merchandise that you select? Do you have the time to check deliveries, monitor stock levels and distribute merchandise for your marketing campaigns? Some of the largest organisations in Ireland rely on us because of