Unlike earlier times, when hamper gifts in UK and other places were sent around only during Yuletide, such presents are deemed as perfect for any occasion. Several online and offline stores offer readymade gift hampers filled with all kinds of eatables or other goods. Alternatively, you may create your own personalized gifts for your loved ones, regardless of wherever they reside.

• A hamper with your personal stamp are welcomed with joy during baby showers, naming ceremonies, birthday celebrations, graduation events, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day and so many other festive events.

• In case, you just wish to let someone know how fond of them you are, or that you are thinking of them, fill your basket with his/her favourite items. They could be specific styles of clothing, chocolates, soft toys, books, fruits, flowers, etc.

• Adding names, favourite colours, flags to indicate country of origin, decorations, or messages, awards a special ‘personal’ touch to the present, which will be cherished forever by the recipient.

Gift hampers are marvellous for showing employees and executives how much you appreciate them and desire to maintain a strong relationship with them.

• Receptionists: There is no denying that the amount spent on targeted sections will vary, in accordance with their status in the company and profile characteristics. For instance, although the front office receptionist (generally female) is a very important person for the organisation, you cannot give her something more valuable than what you bestow upon a top executive. You should be able to obtain a few health and beauty products, a couple of wine bottles, dried fruits and the like for 50 pounds. Her feminine mindset will even find a good use for the wicker basket containing all the goods.

• Sales Team: You may allot a budget of 100 pounds for each one since they struggle to convince clients to clinch good deals. A sales representative is ideally a young male, who is dynamic, looks forward to travel and aims to complete his goals as quickly as possible. A hamper filled with alcoholic beverages that will not get him drunk, various kinds of cheese, chocolates, nuts, and similar kinds of foodstuffs should prove to create a party atmosphere in his house.

• Senior Executives: In this case, your budget for each individual may lie anywhere between 200 pounds to 500 pounds. You decide upon the hierarchy that exists in your establishment. Each male and female will have different tastes. You will have to put in some effort to note down their individual favourites and allergies, if any. Someone may be very conscious of health. Another may have such deep concerns for the environment and self, that he/she consumes only organic foodstuffs. Customized hampers are the only option here.

In a way, your gesture helps to promote the values and culture nurtured within your organisation. Employees will like working for a company that offers such thoughtful gifts at the right time. No establishment can hope to succeed in the absence of healthy bonding.