Behind the Holiday Glow: 56% of Employees Feel Gift-Giving Pressure, and Nearly Half Say It Hurts Their Wallet
As festive lights go up and office parties fill calendars, a new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey reveals a surprising truth: while workplace celebrations and gift exchanges are widespread, many employees feel more pressured than joyful when it comes to giving. Nearly all U.S. hiring managers (94%) say their company hosts celebrations, most commonly for holidays (61%), birthdays (51%) and work anniversaries (50%). And nearly two-thirds (64%) report that employees regularly exchange
99% of Employers Say Recognition is Critical, but Nearly Half Admit They’re Falling Short This Season
Gratitude is at the heart of Thanksgiving, and in the workplace, recognition is its closest cousin. Nearly all U.S. hiring managers (99%) believe recognizing employees for their work is important, and more than half (53%) say it’s “absolutely essential,” according to a new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. Yet 45% admit they don’t have the resources to manage recognition effectively. Recognition isn’t just seasonal, it’s strategic year-round. Nearly 9 in 10 employers (89%) agree it’s
