I used to get gourmet gift baskets from my employers and I loved them. Always fun to open and there was always a new-to-me item in them. And the feast! :D

If the gift card is for an establishment you know the person frequents, it's not that uninspired.

For Thanksgiving, the company gives each employee a choice of a Goode Company Turkey or Brisket. Everybody gets a Pecan Pie and jalapeño bread. Seems like there are a few other items. It is well-received.

Are the employees also receiving a bonus?

If not, a grocery store gift card can be used by anyone.

If they are receiving a monetary bonus, a gift basket with cheese and crackers would probably be appreciated by most.

Twenty five dollar Visa Cards with a chance at the Big drawing where one has a chance at a big TV or Tablet or Wireless speakers or Apple Watch. If hundreds of employees do more than one of the above.

I love gift cards, as long as they're not too specific, or for restaurants, since people often have different tastes & preferences.

I would much rather receive a gift card than a gift basket, to be honest.

And a VISA gift card can be used almost anywhere.

P.S. I recently read a warning about a gift card scam to watch out for:

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/money/a25437565/holday-gift-card-scam/

Not likely bonuses-- at least not for most. We're a consulting company and a portion of the team are from third-party vendors. Bonuses aren't the norm.

I am not opposed to food gifts but if I do a gift basket, I would want it to be fun. The team skews a bit young-- most are in their 30s.. with a few in their 20s and a few in their 40s.

If I give gift cards, I will buy them based on their interests-- a favorite restaurant or activity. I was thinking of combining them with either a Mrs Prindables apple or a box of cookies.

I always love interesting gift baskets -- but I am not sure I have the time to curate items for a good basket and a I haven't seen a pre-assembled basket that seems right.

My father used to buy from New Braunfels Smokehouse, they have great baskets. Or maybe for the younger set a nice basket from Zabar's, place I loved when I lived in NYC.

My thinking with restaurant or entertainment cards was that they seemed more personal-- personally selected based on the individual. I can see how a more generic card would be more flexible though. I'll give it some thought.

A big drawing is interesting-- but I am concerned about one person getting a bigger gift. If I had a much larger group, I could see that. There were door prizes at the company party but this is a bit more focused on just my team.

Thank you all!

I honestly think employees like cash or gift cards the most. But could you combine it with something nonmonetary for fun? i.e. a coupon for "an afternoon off" or one for "one late arrival, up to two hours, without penalty" -that kind of thing? Maybe I taught elementary school for too long, LOL, but I was always amazed at how motivating the kiddos found things that cost me nothing like if everyone cleans up their stations in under three minutes, the whole class can wear socks in the classroom. Like magic!

Another vote for Visa gift cards accompanied by a little token gift that adds a festive touch. I tend to regift gift baskets, but I'm much older than your target audience and just don't want a lot of little "extras", even if they're edible.

I just saw an article about what Queen Elizabeth gives her staff : gift vouchers and Christmas puddings, so maybe a gift card with a box of cookies/candy, as you mentioned above?

A Visa gift card and a box of See's Candy would be a nice gift: See's Candies

DH's former boss gave gift cards to restaurants, we tried a couple of different restaurants that way, and used them for special treats like before a show or for a birthday. Now that DH works for himself, he doesn't give himself a gift lol.

I saw this article and thought it might spark some inspiration. https://www.inc.com/zoe-henry/ss/2015-best-of-inc-gifts-for-millennial-employees.html

DH used to give his staff $100 gift cards — some ideas he used (most suggested by his charming wife) — local interesting boutique stores (that had a range of interesting things for men and women), area restaurants, Etsy, gourmet wine/cheese shop. One year we were in Florence before Christmas and he got everyone a handmade-paper journal and put a gift card to Barnes & Noble in each one.

I like the gift card idea and if they are given early enough, maybe some would appreciate them given with a blooming or soon to bloom amaryllis or similar plant?

Have you seen the amaryllis in wax? It requires nothing except sunlight to bloom $7.99 at Trader Joes.

Amaryllis in wax

I have gotten that amaryllis in the past -- it's amazing!

Movie theater gift cards also work well.

Unfortunately, the nearest TJs is over an hour away and I no longer drive. I'd love to get some of the amaryliis for neighbor gifts-- though I am guessing my neighborhood garden store has something similar!

I am running out of time so it will likely be something with a gift card -- Mrs Prindables, a box of local bakery cookies they all love or something I find locally tomorrow. I need to deliver them on Friday morning at the latest!

I have been stalling a bit because last year, corporate approved gifts to be expensed. I will double the gift value if they come through.

I wouldn't be mad getting a gift card/gift certificate to one of my favorite restaurants. Massage Envy if you have those chains near you or something similar.

We just received Amazon gift cards at our holiday party. I was pleasantly surprised.

I think those will be fine and enjoyed by all. I know I never buy candied or caramel apples, but I always enjoy one on the very rare occasion that we have gotten one (I'm thinking twice -- so it doesn't seem to b overdone). Mostly, they will appreciated that you thought of them.

I wish I was close enough to bring you some things from TJ's. There is one lass than 2 miles from me.