HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING IN THE OFFICE
How appropriate is it for managers to give their employees a holiday gift?
| 46% Somewhat appropriate – it depends on the work relationship |
| 21% Somewhat inappropriate – it can seem like you are playing favorites |
| 17% Very appropriate – it’s a must |
| 16% Very inappropriate – it shouldn’t be done |
Average amount managers should spend*: $24
How appropriate is it for employees to give their manager a holiday gift?
| 48% Somewhat appropriate – it depends on the work relationship |
| 22% Somewhat inappropriate – it can seem like you are currying favor |
| 10% Very appropriate – it’s a must |
| 20% Very inappropriate – it shouldn’t be done |
Average amount employees should spend*: $20
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 300 U.S. human resources managers.
*The mean amount acceptable to spend
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