Dear HR Managers and Business Owners,

Typically, the winter holiday season at the workplace means another exchange of coffee mugs, pens, and calendars. However, according to a recent ipsos-Reid poll seven in ten (68%) Canadians say that they would appreciate it more if a supplier or vendor gave them or their company a charitable gift as opposed to typical holiday gifts like greeting cards, pens, or calendars.

Women (81%) are more likely than men (57%) to indicate that, in their role at work, they would prefer to receive a charitable gift from a supplier or vendor than a typical holiday gift like greeting cards, pens, or calendars.

Only a slim majority (54%) of British Columbians agree that they would appreciate this type of gift more than a typical holiday gift.

So before you rush off to get that box of holiday chocolates for your staff, consider a charitable gift this year.

Cheers,