<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
     xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
     xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
     xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">
<channel>
  <title>The Gifted blog</title>
  <link>https://gifted.co/blog</link>
  <atom:link href="https://gifted.co/blog/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/>
  <description>Practical guides on corporate gifting, employee recognition and running a gifting program without the busywork.</description>
  <language>en-us</language>
  <copyright>Copyright 2026 Gifted</copyright>
  <generator>gifted-blog-studio</generator>
  <ttl>60</ttl>
  <lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate>
  <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
  <image>
    <url>https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/658a85b68b1487c1daf1f871/658bf1911d2782dc294a11d7_gifted_favicon.png</url>
    <title>The Gifted blog</title>
    <link>https://gifted.co/blog</link>
  </image>
  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[How to Plan Corporate Christmas Gifting: A Timeline for HR Teams]]></title>
    <link>https://gifted.co/blog/how-to-plan-corporate-christmas-gifting</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://gifted.co/blog/how-to-plan-corporate-christmas-gifting</guid>
    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Gifted Team]]></dc:creator>
    <description><![CDATA[Christmas gifting feels far away until it becomes a scramble. A month-by-month timeline that starts in September, the decisions for employees and clients, and how to beat the cutoffs.]]></description>
    <category><![CDATA[Holiday Gifting]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Corporate Christmas Gifting]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[HR Planning]]></category>
    <enclosure url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/d7724fcb08eebe2a.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/>
    <media:content url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/d7724fcb08eebe2a.jpg" medium="image"/>
  </item>
  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[Christmas Bonus vs. Christmas Gift: What Employees Actually Prefer]]></title>
    <link>https://gifted.co/blog/christmas-bonus-vs-christmas-gift</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://gifted.co/blog/christmas-bonus-vs-christmas-gift</guid>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Gifted Team]]></dc:creator>
    <description><![CDATA[Cash is easy and welcome, and often forgotten by January. A gift can mean more, if it is the right one. The trade-offs, what the research suggests, and how to choose.]]></description>
    <category><![CDATA[Holiday Gifting]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Year-End Rewards]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Employee Recognition]]></category>
    <enclosure url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/69d3993abd01b3d5.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/>
    <media:content url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/69d3993abd01b3d5.jpg" medium="image"/>
  </item>
  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[How to Celebrate Employee Birthdays at Work: A Step-by-Step Playbook]]></title>
    <link>https://gifted.co/blog/how-to-celebrate-employee-birthdays-at-work</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://gifted.co/blog/how-to-celebrate-employee-birthdays-at-work</guid>
    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Gifted Team]]></dc:creator>
    <description><![CDATA[We've created the ultimate playbook that makes every birthday feel intentional, for in-office, remote and hybrid teams, plus copy-ready messages and the mistakes worth avoiding.]]></description>
    <category><![CDATA[Employee Birthdays]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Employee Recognition]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Remote Teams]]></category>
    <enclosure url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/a2d848dead9686a7.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/>
    <media:content url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/a2d848dead9686a7.jpg" medium="image"/>
  </item>
  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[How to Personalize Corporate Christmas Gifts at Scale]]></title>
    <link>https://gifted.co/blog/how-to-personalize-corporate-christmas-gifts-at-scale</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://gifted.co/blog/how-to-personalize-corporate-christmas-gifts-at-scale</guid>
    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Gifted Team]]></dc:creator>
    <description><![CDATA[Personal and hundreds of recipients can feel like opposites. They are not, once you build a few smart systems. What personal means, the tactics that scale, and where choice fits.]]></description>
    <category><![CDATA[Holiday Gifting]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Personalization]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Corporate Christmas Gifting]]></category>
    <enclosure url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/0bacdc3924e93feb.png" type="image/png" length="0"/>
    <media:content url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/0bacdc3924e93feb.png" medium="image"/>
  </item>
  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[Corporate Christmas Gifting Trends for 2026]]></title>
    <link>https://gifted.co/blog/corporate-christmas-gifting-trends-2026</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://gifted.co/blog/corporate-christmas-gifting-trends-2026</guid>
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Gifted Team]]></dc:creator>
    <description><![CDATA[The branded-mug era is fading. The shifts reshaping corporate Christmas gifting in 2026, from choice and values to digital, global delivery, and what they mean for your plan.]]></description>
    <category><![CDATA[Holiday Gifting]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Gifting Trends]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Corporate Christmas Gifting]]></category>
    <enclosure url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/96c70596835e3522.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/>
    <media:content url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/96c70596835e3522.jpg" medium="image"/>
  </item>
  <item>
    <title><![CDATA[Corporate Christmas Gifting Etiquette: Do's and Don'ts]]></title>
    <link>https://gifted.co/blog/corporate-christmas-gifting-etiquette</link>
    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://gifted.co/blog/corporate-christmas-gifting-etiquette</guid>
    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Gifted Team]]></dc:creator>
    <description><![CDATA[The wrong gift, the wrong amount or the wrong recipient can turn a thank-you into an awkward moment. The do's, the don'ts, and how the rules change for clients.]]></description>
    <category><![CDATA[Holiday Gifting]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Gifting Etiquette]]></category>
    <category><![CDATA[Corporate Christmas Gifting]]></category>
    <enclosure url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/664457244d7fe4fa.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/>
    <media:content url="https://gifted-machines.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/email-assets/664457244d7fe4fa.jpg" medium="image"/>
  </item>
</channel>
</rss>
