Guides & Ideas
The Gift Box Journal
Practical, no-fluff guides on the gifts that actually earn referrals, get used, and make people feel seen — closing gifts, welcome boxes, and onboarding kits.
Are Employee Holiday Gifts Taxable? Why a Gift Card Hits Payroll and a Box Usually Doesn't
If you've ever typed "are employee gifts taxable" into a search bar before a hiring wave or a holiday send, you're not overthinking it — the answer has…
Offer-Acceptance Gifts: What to Send a New Hire Between Signing and Day One
This guide covers what pre-boarding gifts should contain, when to send them, and what to budget, including the IRS $25 per-recipient deduction cap.
Relocation Welcome Boxes: What to Send an Employee Moving for a January Start
This guide covers what to send a relocating new hire, when to send it, and what to skip. Boxes are packed within 72 hours, with no minimum order.
Non-Denominational Holiday Gifts for Employees: What to Take Out of the Box
What to take out of a non-denominational corporate gift box and what to put in instead, for onboarding and December sends. Packed within 72 hours.
Staff Appreciation Boxes for Hotel and Restaurant Teams Working the Holiday Rush
What to send hotel and restaurant teams working the holiday rush, when to order, and how to tier it by role. Order by Mon, Dec 14 for shipped boxes.
Collecting 40 Home Addresses for a December Gift Send Without a Spreadsheet Leak
Collect employee home addresses safely for December gift sends—order shipped Christmas boxes by Mon, Dec 14, 2026, or Fri, Nov 20 for custom branding.