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What a year it’s been! As the world faced unprecedented global events, people and companies banded together, adapted, and plowed through. Society was forced to rethink things from day-to-day living to business practices, to workplace culture. Through it all, we noticed a trend: others helping others. When the going got tough and life froze to an almost standstill, employers, organizations, and businesses bought gift cards to support others with essentials. When frontline staff worked effortlessly around-the-clock, employers treated them to gift cards to boost morale. When business picked back up, gift cards were used to thank people for their loyalty. As the year ends, they are used to treat people to much-needed holiday kindness and recognition. Even though this year was challenging, it was filled with beauty, and we saw that week after week. Although many different types of gift cards were purchased throughout the year, here are some of the most popular, in no particular order!

We are happy to announce that Urban Barn gift cards are now available!

The clock is ON! There are only a few weeks left until the holidays. If you haven’t yet planned your gift-giving initiative for the year, it’s time to do so. Of course, it doesn’t have to be complex. Thanks to gift cards, you can treat everyone effortlessly, no matter the size of your business. You can also choose various denominations to suit your budget. Here are some tips to make your people feel valued and knock this out of the park.

Make sure you get your gift cards in time for the holidays by placing your order before Thursday December 17th.

As the holidays roll around, now’s a great time to make people feel appreciated. This is the high season for most companies—a period when clients flood physical and/or online stores or utilize services the most. Take advantage of this period to treat others with gift cards and inspire loyalty for your business. Not convinced? Here are some reasons why you should spoil your customers.

You can’t go wrong with gift cards! No matter who’s on your team, you’ll find something for everyone. Not only will it be simple to orchestrate from a procurement standpoint, but it’ll also be well received by all. Brainstorm who would like what with your HR and management teams and happy planning! Here are some fun options that our own employees like, although there are hundreds more to choose from!

The merry season is upon us! It’s a great time to recognize people for their hard work and loyalty. As things finally ease off socially, connecting with your employees, clients and partners will make them feel valued and uplift their spirits. After all, we’ve had quite the year and need positive and joyous moments to put the past behind us. To knock things out of the park, spoil everyone with gift cards—they are simply the best option for several reasons!

Before the advent of Black Friday in Canada, the most comparable holiday was Boxing Day in terms of retailer impact and consumerism. Since then, Canadians look forward to stocking up on Christmas presents and wish list items every year, hunting for deals both in-store and online. Why not take advantage of this dynamic event to spark excitement in the workplace by distributing gift cards to your staff! They won’t expect it and this fun surprise will boost their happiness levels. From an employer standpoint, it’ll give your troops good momentum to finish the year strong. Win-win!

The merry season is fast approaching. It’s the perfect time for HR and management teams to start planning their recognition strategy so that employees, customers, and partners feel valued and appreciated when the holidays roll around. With the increasing popularity of the gifting culture, it’s crucial for companies to attribute some importance to this business component. Here’s how you can tick all the boxes using gift cards.