Quick-Gift giving protocol question??

[tiff211]

I work for two guys and then do a some work for one of the guys direct reports. One of them just gave me a gift cert to a liquor store from the group. What do I do? Am I supposed to give out gifts to my bosses? This is the first Christmas with this group. Last year, I had one boss who sent popcorn tins to all her staff and we all chipped in and got her a GC to a spa.

I don't know what to do!!!!

 

[AnaheimGirl]

Is there anyone else there who also works for these guys? Could you ask what they usually do?

Otherwise, I probably wouldn't get them anything. To me, it sounds like all your bosses got together to give you a gift to thank you for the work you do for them all year. When I was in that situation, I never expected a gift in return. Some employees did buy gifts for the bosses, and some didn't, it didn't matter to us.

 

[tiff211]

Is there anyone else there who also works for these guys? Could you ask what they usually do?

Otherwise, I probably wouldn't get them anything. To me, it sounds like all your bosses got together to give you a gift to thank you for the work you do for them all year. When I was in that situation, I never expected a gift in return. Some employees did buy gifts for the bosses, and some didn't, it didn't matter to us.

There is no one in a position like mine, it is a newly created position. I guess I will just send them a thank-you!!