To gift or not to gift?

• Position: News & trends - Gift giving at the office - Brief article

Many employees wonder whether gift-giving at the office appropriate during the holiday season. A recent survey found:

When asked, "How appropriate is it for managers to give their employees a holiday gift?" HR managers said:

Very appropriate-it's a must: 17%

Somewhat appropriate--it depends on the work relationship: 46%

Somewhat inappropriate--it can seem like you are playing favorites unless all employees get a gift: 21%

Very inappropriate--it shouldn't be done: 16%

When asked, "How appropriate is it for employees to give their manager a holiday gift?" HR managers said:

Very...