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Best Holiday Gifts for Employees

By , About.com Guide   December 6, 2011

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What do employees want the most for a holiday gift this year? According to a new Glassdoor survey the best gift a company can give an employee is cash.

72% of employees said that a cash bonus would be among their top choices for employer-gifted holiday perks this year, followed by a raise and extra paid time off from work.

What Employees Would Like for a Holiday Gift

  • 72% cash bonus
  • 62% salary raise
  • 32% paid time off that doesn't count against vacation
  • 23% grocery gift card
  • 14% work from home for a year
  • 11% company stock or shares
  • 10% health care subsidy
  • 8% gym membership
  • 4% holiday party with an open bar
  • 3% commuter subsidy
  • 2% gold watch or other accessory
  • 2% other

When it comes to actually getting a holiday bonus, perk or gift, 73% of employees report they are eligible for a bonus this year and 58% of eligible employees to receive one.

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