Swageazy’s New Feature Offers Employees the “Gift of Choice”

Imagine a world where employee gifting was not looked at as a perfunctory act, where the HR chooses a bunch of random gifts and hands them to employees seasonally. Imagine if employees could choose what gifts they wanted, instead of being forced to accept whatever they were given.

Being able to choose their own gifts would definitely do wonders for employee morale and as a result, their loyalty to the organization. We at Swageazy recognize this, and our new feature allows your business to offer your employees the “Gift of Choice.”

What It Achieves

Our Gift Of Choice achieves several key objectives that set it apart from conventional gifting methods:

Enhanced Personalization: By offering employees a curated selection of gifts, the platform ensures each gift is meaningful and tailored to individual preferences. This personalization fosters a sense of appreciation and strengthens the bond between the company and its workforce.
Streamlined Process: The platform simplifies the gifting process, from collecting employee preferences to tracking gift selections and deliveries. This automation reduces the administrative burden on HR teams, allowing them to focus on more strategic tasks.
Increased Transparency: Employees have complete visibility into the available gift options, allowing them to make informed choices. This transparency ensures that employees feel valued and heard.
Data-Driven Insights: Swageazy’s Gift Of Choice provides valuable data on employee preferences and engagement, enabling companies to refine their gifting strategies. By quantifying the impact of their gifting efforts, companies can make informed decisions that optimize their investment and drive better outcomes.
Cost Efficiency: The platform allows for precise budgeting by tracking the costs of selected gifts. This avoids overspending associated with traditional gift cards and ensures a more efficient allocation of resources.

5 Steps To Creating Your Gift Of Choice Campaign

Creating a successful Gift Of Choice campaign involves a few key steps. Here’s a detailed guide to help you set up and execute an effective campaign.

1. Set Up the Campaign

Reason: Define the purpose of your gifting campaign. Whether it’s for employee appreciation, holiday gifting, or recognizing milestones, having a clear reason will guide the rest of your planning.

Budget: Determine the budget for your campaign. This will influence the type and number of gifts you can offer. For example, you can set a budget range like ₹1500.

Duration: Decide on the duration of the campaign. Specify start and end dates to create a sense of urgency and ensure timely execution. For instance, you can set an expiry date for the campaign, such as 24-07-2024.

Campaign Details:

Enter the campaign name, such as "Diwali."
Select the region for sending gifts (India or US).

2. Load Your Wallet

Recharge Wallet:

On the dashboard, navigate to the "Recharge Wallet" section.
A popup window labeled "Recharge Wallet" appears, allowing users to add funds to their wallet.
Enter an amount manually or select predefined amounts (+25000, +50000, +70000, +100000).
Click the "Proceed" button to add the funds.

Dashboard Overview:

The dashboard displays sections like Total Gifts Sent, Current Points, Recently Redeemed Gifts, and Your Campaigns.
The Total Gifts Sent section shows gifts sent, claimed, and unclaimed.
The Current Points balance reflects the available points after recharging.

3. Select Gift Choices

Select Categories and Gifts:

From the main section, encourage sending a gift of choice to employees, customers, or any stakeholder without quantity restrictions.
Choose categories like All Gifts, Birthday, Work Anniversary, New Hire, Tech, Beauty.
Select a default of five gift options to start. If you have a higher budget, consider offering more choices.
Users can make a product a Hero product by clicking the star icon or remove a product by clicking the delete icon.

Gift Selection Instructions:

Inform your team that they can take their pick from the gift options you've narrowed down for them.
Once they;ve made their choice, they need to confirm their delivery address, and Swageazy will ensure their gifts reach them on the scheduled date.

4. Send Out Gifting Invites

Recipient Information Form:

Fill out the recipient's first name, last name, and email.
Include a personal message (up to 600 characters) and, optionally, a video message URL (preferably YouTube).

Bulk Upload Option:

If sending gifts to multiple recipients, upload a CSV file.
Download the CSV template by clicking the "Download CSV Template" button.

5. Track Claim Rate

Track Progress:

Monitor the campaign by tracking the claim rate.
See which employees have selected their gifts and who is yet to do so.
Set automated reminders for those who haven’t completed their selection to ensure everyone participates.

By following these steps, you can create a streamlined and effective Gift Of Choice campaign that enhances employee satisfaction and maximizes the impact of your corporate gifting strategy.

How Gift of Choice Works for Employees

Once the employer has set up the campaign, employees can follow these steps to receive their curated gifts seamlessly:

1. Gift Selection

Employees begin by selecting their gift from a personalized list curated by their employer. They can explore various categories such as All Gifts, Birthday, Work Anniversary, New Hire, Tech, and Beauty to find the perfect match.

2. Enter Personal Details

After choosing their gift, employees proceed to enter their personal details:

They fill out their first name, last name, and email address in the recipient information form.

3. Enter Delivery Details

Next, employees enter the delivery details to ensure their gift reaches them accurately and on time.

4. Confirm Receipt of Gift

Once the gift is sent, employees can confirm receipt to finalize the gifting process, ensuring a smooth and personalized experience from selection to delivery.

This streamlined process provided by Swageazy’s Gift Of Choice enhances employee satisfaction by allowing them to choose gifts that align with their preferences while maintaining ease and efficiency in the gifting process.

Why Gift of Choice is a Great Feature

Swageazy’s Gift Of Choice stands out as an exceptional feature for corporate gifting, offering several compelling benefits that enhance the employee gifting experience.

No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Employee Gifting

Unlike traditional gifting methods that often lack personalization, Gift Of Choice allows employers to offer a diverse range of gifts tailored to individual preferences.

This personalized approach not only makes employees feel valued but also strengthens the emotional connection between the company and its workforce.

Easy Gifting Solution for Remote Teams

In today’s increasingly remote work environment, coordinating and delivering gifts can be challenging. Gift Of Choice simplifies this process by allowing employees to select their gifts online, regardless of their location.

This ensures that remote team members feel included and appreciated, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

No Packaging and Delivery Hassles

With Gift Of Choice, employers eliminate the logistical headaches associated with packaging and delivering physical gifts.

Employees can choose virtual or digital gifts, avoiding shipping delays and ensuring a hassle-free gifting experience for both parties.

No Minimum Order Size

Traditional bulk ordering often comes with minimum order requirements, which can be restrictive and costly.

Gift Of Choice removes these barriers, allowing employers to execute gifting campaigns of any size without being constrained by minimum orders.

This flexibility empowers companies to scale their gifting efforts according to their budget and strategic objectives.

Track Usage of Budget and Efficacy of Campaign

Gift Of Choice provides valuable insights into the usage of the gifting budget and the effectiveness of each campaign.

Employers can track which gifts are most popular among employees, analyze engagement metrics, and measure the return on investment (ROI) of their gifting initiatives. This data-driven approach enables continuous improvement and optimization of future gifting strategies.

Summing Up

Transform your corporate gifting strategy with Swageazy’s Gift Of Choice and discover why it’s the preferred choice for forward-thinking companies worldwide. Book a demo with our team today, and learn how you can make the upcoming holiday season memorable with this amazing new feature.