12 Ways to Say Thank You
‘Tis the season of showing your clients your appreciation with a gift.
It’s nearly the end of the year — let that sink in. Before you know it, we’ll be ringing in the new year. It’s time to shower your loyal clients with gratitude before the clock strikes midnight on 2022. Throughout the year, you’ve offered great benefits options, updated mid-year benefits enrollments, and completed another open enrollment. Wrap up the year in a nice bow with one of these twelve gift options to treat your groups.
A hand-picked gift delivered.
Not everyone lives in the same ten-mile radius. Sending a meaningful gift to show your appreciation has never been easier with online delivery services. There’s a gift delivery services for nearly everything, and an email address is all it takes to get started. Each service listed below will notify your client to pick their gift and add their own mailing address for delivery.
Sugarwish
Satisfy the sweet tooth in everyone with a treat from Sugarwish. Offer different assortments of candy, cookies, popcorn, snacks, and coffee for a perfect afternoon snack to tie them over for the rest of the workday. There’s even a dog treat option!.
Snappy
Snappy offers a wide range of gift options that range from under $50 to over $500. From Hydro Flask water bottles to a KitchenAid stand mixer — select the gift options you would like to offer and let your clients take it from there.
WeGift
It’s a hard truth, but not everyone loves Starbucks. Instead of bulk-buying all the gift cards left in one store, let your client pick their personal favorite. Set the gift card amount in WeGift, and your clients can choose from over 1,300 vendors including Home Depot, Amazon, and Nike for their next gift card.
Caroo
Can’t decide between sending gift cards, snacks, mug warmers, or even a coffee bundle? Offer all the options through Caroo. Simply select the options you want to include, and your clients will make their own selections. Take the guesswork out of gift giving this season and show your appreciation by letting them choose their own gift.
Add a personal touch.
If you’re lucky enough to have clients in the same area as you, don’t skip the chance to bring by a personalized touch. Update their desk, give the gift of warmth for winter, fund their next meal, or represent your brand to highlight your appreciation.
Food delivery
The gift of food is always welcome. Especially a hot meal from a local favorite. DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub — pick your favorite food delivery service and send a gift card to your client.
Company swag
Never miss an opportunity to have your brand represented. Look through your broker agency’s stock of water bottles, sweatshirts, hats, backpacks, etc. to find the perfect gift for your client. Don’t have any branded swag yet? Curate your own gift basket of branded mailers, accessories, tech items, and more thanks to companies like SwagUp. Upload your logo, pick a price range, and start adding to your deliveries within minutes.
Cozy sets for winter
As the winter months approach, coziness is always welcome. One universal gift that will never fails? A soft blanket accompanied by a great smelling candle. Mix and match blankets from Amazon, Target, and Home Goods with a sweet-smelling candle from Sand + Fog, Bath and Body Works, Homesick, or the luxurious Le Labo.
Desk glow-up
After years of sitting in the same chair at the same desk, it’s time for a change. Upgrade your client’s space with a brand-new desk chair, a comfy footstool, or a much-needed back support addition. Everyone spends hours upon hours of their day at their desk, they’ll never forget who gifted them a sense of comfort at their home away from home.
Bring everyone together for the holidays.
Set yourself apart from the rest with a memory that will last. It’s not always the most expensive present that stands out in your client’s mind. Treat your client to a special experience with their family, fellow employees and clients, or even a discount on an additional service for their Ease portal.
Blueboard
Gift a new memory for your client and their family this season. Blueboard offers remarkable experiences including passes to their local zoo, zipline adventures, surfing lessons, spas, and trips to somewhere new. Select your favorites and let your clients choose their next adventure.
Client dinner
Surround your client with great food, good conversation, and a satisfying drink. Treat your client to one of your favorite local restaurants. After a couple of appetizers, a stand-out entree, and possibly even a sweet dessert — your client may have a new top restaurant on their list.
A networking event
Bring your employees and clients together with a visit to top locations including Top Golf, axe throwing, and a personal favorite — Whirlyball. The right activity is the perfect icebreaker for your employees and clients to strike up a conversation and get to know each other better.
Discounts and new additions
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are popular for a reason — everyone loves a good deal. For the client that has everything, offer them a discount on an existing or additional service for the upcoming new year. Is ACA already stressing out your client? Offer them a sense of relief by covering their filing fees. Did your client join a new payroll platform that offers an integration? Get the process started to have them set up and ready to go for 2023. Or, you could offer them a comprehensive business solution with Ease by adding EaseHR to their platform for access to PTO tracking, org charts, and more.
Wrap it up with a thank you.
No matter the gift, don’t forget to thank your client for choosing you to handle their benefits. Even a hand-written thank you card goes a long way during this season of gratitude.
