Is Black Friday the right time to reward your employees?

With the festive period looming as Black Friday making its annual appearance, employers would be wise to consider the needs of their workforce to boost employee engagement and productivity.

New research from Instantprint has revealed that nine in ten workers want to receive a festive gift from their employer to make them feel valued.

The research – which surveyed 1,500 UK office workers – found that gift vouchers were the most popular (29%) festive treats that they would like to receive from the bosses.

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Additionally, 28.8% of respondents wanted an early finish, with one in five wanting a free bar at the company’s Christmas party.