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If you are in HR, I need some insight.

This is my first Christmas at this particular job.  I am the HR Generalist, basically, for about 300 people in my department (I am the only HR person in this dept).  I've gotten to know most of them pretty well over the past year.

Over the past week or so, about a dozen people have either brought me Christmas gifts or left something in my mailbox.  I feel REALLY awkward about it.

Obviously I can't get gifts for anyone - regardless of whether they brought me something.  Should I just let it go and send thank you notes, or bring in a big box of chocolates/baked goods/etc for everyone to share? Or something else?

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Re: If you are in HR, I need some insight.

  • I am not in HR, so I do not know the rules at your company. 

    Definitely send Thank You notes. 

     If you feel compelled to do something I'd bring a large box of chocolates or some baked goods and send everyone an email saying you have this at your desk, so stop by.  And it's totally first come, first serve.  I think that's nice and everyone has the opportunity to share in it.  But I think it is most important to send Thank You notes to those that gave you something. 

  • Baked goods for everyone.

    I totally understand how you feel, my employees do that too (I'm in HR and have about 200 Ees). I usually just contribute to the potluck(s) when I can (either financially or w/some sort of food) and try to make sure I thank everyone at our monthly "Thank You" day.

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  • I am and have about 145ee's but no need to make baked goods for every employee-that's what the holiday or dept party is for in my opinion.
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  • Thank you notes are a must, regardless of situation. Hopefully they're gift-givers who do not expect to receive!
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    I am not in HR, so I do not know the rules at your company. 

    Definitely send Thank You notes. 

     If you feel compelled to do something I'd bring a large box of chocolates or some baked goods and send everyone an email saying you have this at your desk, so stop by.  And it's totally first come, first serve.  I think that's nice and everyone has the opportunity to share in it.  But I think it is most important to send Thank You notes to those that gave you something. 

    I would do this.  I'm in HR and have about 100 EE's.. I'd send out the e-mail saying you have treats at your desk and to stop by for one!

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