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Success Story: Celebrating Great Achievements With Employee Rewards

Building and keeping a quality team is a challenge for any company. A challenge that requires excellent leadership and a quality human resource department. These key players will help you find and train quality members of your team – who will further help your company to grow. Keeping your valuable employees requires a bit more – good work/life balance and robust employee rewards and recognition programs.

Today we’re diving into the story of Nick’s huge accomplishment of sending 268 gifts to 19 countries. Nick has 10 years of experience working in HR. Currently Nick works for a software company based out of the Bay Area. He agreed to answer a few questions about his recent experience sending employee appreciation gifts. Keep reading to shine a light on what it’s really like working with the amazing gift experts at Drinkable Gifts.

Employee Rewards - Colleagues toasting with champagne

Branded Alcohol Gifts – Making A Lasting Impression

When sending corporate gifts, there’s one question on everyone’s mind. How do you make corporate gifts memorable? Companies everywhere have realized the incredible power of sending a good gift at the right time. So, a little extra time and attention should be paid to what you’re sending and how you’re sending it. One of the easiest ways to stand out is by using your own branding. Branded alcohol gifts are a great way to keep your company at the forefront of the minds of your partners, employees, and customers.  

Previously we’ve discussed the etiquette behind sending alcohol as a corporate gift. Now, we’re diving into how adding your branding can elevate your corporate gifts. Keep reading to get the ins and outs of making the most of your branded gifts.

Branded Alcohol Gifts - Wine bottle and gift boxes

Scotch vs Whiskey vs Whisky: What’s the Difference & Are They Appropriate for Your VIPs?

In the world of quality liquor scotch vs whiskey vs whisky is, literally, a debate of taste. The term whiskey (or whisky) refers to distilled spirits made from fermented grains and barrel-aged. So, while everything we discuss in this article is a whisky, there are some unique differences that set them apart enough to be a scotch or even a bourbon.

Knowing the differences between these types of liquors can be the difference between sending your VIPs a ‘nice’ gift and one that truly impresses them. However, it can be a tricky world to navigate. Below we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions to help you navigate the wonderful world of whisky, even if it isn’t your drink of choice.

Scotch vs Whiskey vs Whisky: Two men clinking whiskey glasses

Corporate Alcohol Gifts for Any Occasion

Wine, liquor, and beer have long been popular gifts in the business world. After all, drinking together is a long-standing business tradition when closing deals. A quality bottle of the good stuff can serve as a great reminder of your working relationships. Corporate alcohol gifts, when done right, can help your company cement a name for itself and celebrate lucrative and long-lasting business relationships.

The first tip every company should know is so important; we’re keeping it above the fold. Make sure you check with HR! Every company has different policies on the kinds of gifts employees can accept in the office. Checking beforehand can save you both embarrassment, not to mention your gifting budget. If you’re interested in exploring how you level up your corporate alcohol gifts, keep on reading.

Corporate Alcohol Gifts - Wine and boxes

International Business Drinking Etiquette

As you navigate the international world of business, you’re bound to run into questions about business drinking etiquette. The first and best rule in business drinking etiquette, check with HR. Many countries, like the US and UK, have very lax rules about cocktails at business meetings. Make sure you check with individual companies, as some may have different values.

However, even the powers of the HR department only get you so far. Many business dinners happen outside of business hours, where local culture and custom reign supreme and business rules get lax. It’s easy to be torn between wanting to make a good lasting business impression while also wanting to relax and let your personality shine.

Keep reading to get some answers to some of the most common questions about business drinking etiquette.

A group of colleagues enjoying a drink and dinner together giving a thumbs up.