Diwali Gift Ideas: What Unique Presents Can We Offer Employees and Clients Beyond Sweets?

Hi Folks,

In another two weeks' time, the festival of lights, Diwali, is approaching. Does anyone have ideas or suggestions on what gifts are proposed for employees and clients, besides sweets and dry fruits?

Cheers,
Rajat

We ask the direct boss to personalize the card for the employees and next year's planners, diaries, and other stationery. Additionally, a small Diwali hamper will be provided, which may include diyas or scented candles, Ganesha idols, and sweets based on the individual's position. You can consider these options.

You could consider issuing gift vouchers to your employees. These days, a number of retailers like Shoppers Stop offer such vouchers in varying denominations, and the employees can redeem them against purchases. It would make the employee and their family happy.

Best Regards

Hey, thanks for the ideas.

Also, we are considering designer and imported chocolates.

Cheers,
Rajat

Hi,

Just thought I should share some ideas with you, as our company does not have a policy of giving gifts to anyone on Diwali. We have our employee cultural club that plays a role in this aspect. Due to our high employee numbers and budget constraints, last year, we gave away 2 handmade colorful "matti" (in Hindi) diyas. These items held great significance during the festival of lights, and we also sent a tray of sweets around the office. Following this, the traditional day was declared as usual.

One unique practice at my company is gifting our pantry boys from the hospitality section. These gifts are usually household items of reasonable quality and value. I thought it would be nice to share this with you.

Wishing you a lovely Diwali in advance. Enjoy the festivities.

Regards,
Khushnum

Hi Khushnum,

Many thanks for your post on this topic.

"Just thought I should put in some ideas to you, since our company does not have the policy to give any gifts to anyone on Diwali, we have our employee cultural club that plays a role in that. Our employee numbers are high, and there are budget constraints. What we did last year was that we gave away 2 handmade colorful "matti" (in Hindi) diyas. These brought great significance to the festival of light, and along with it, we sent a tray of sweets around the office."

Hmm...that's a good idea. But in our case, the numbers are not high at all, so we do give gifts to staff and customers.

"Then the usual traditional day is always declared."

If the numbers are high, it makes sense to have the traditional day, just like our college days. This is a good one.

"One very special thing that my company follows is gifting our pantry boys from the hospitality section. These are good gifts, mainly household items of reasonable quality and value. Just thought I should share this with you."

Yes, you are right as they need to be looked after. Even we give the workers some household gifts as well. One thing we make sure of is that the gifts are the same for all, right from MD to workers.

"Have a lovely Diwali in advance and enjoy."

Thanks & same to you & your family.

Cheers,
Rajat

Hi everyone,

We were also thinking about this topic in my office... Thanks to you all, we have quite a few ideas now. Since the number of people here is not too large, we are planning to spend a little more and get something usable in the household, rather than just some showpiece.

But I liked the idea of scented candles and imported chocolates! Rajat ji, can I also join your company for one day! :D

Cheers, Pallavi

Hi Pallavi,

"I liked the idea of scented candles and imported chocolates! Rajat ji, can I also join your company for one day?"

Hahahaha...a good one!! Sure, why not...if you meet me, surely I would give you one!!

Cheers,
Rajat

Hi, Pallavi,

Don't you want to avail the opportunity to sign a one-day contract with us?! Jokes apart, we just finalized the gifts. Here it goes:

For all the staff on the rolls of the company:
- They all must buy one branded shirt from Park Avenue/Raymonds amounting to Rs 1000 and present the bill to the company for reimbursement. Mind you, only one shirt.
- Imported Chocolates Ferro Rocher - Rs 500 per packet - to all the staff and the clients.

Cheers,
Rajat

Hi,

One of the premium Korean companies in India uses Sodexo cards. These cards are given to the employees through which they can buy what they want. If you need more detail on this, let me know.

Regards, Mamta

This Diwali: A Pledge for a Greener Environment

This Diwali, let us pledge to clean the environment rather than polluting it with crackers and adopt the 'Gift a Plant' idea. Nurturing Green has a proven track record for promoting a Greener World by offering well-decorated indoor plants as "Gifts" to be given on various auspicious occasions.

Regards,

I would prefer giving employees the choice to buy something they need. Provide them with gift vouchers from Sodexo or online to enhance their experience. Moreover, this approach is hassle-free, avoiding logistics issues such as delayed delivery and damaged goods.