...and that means it's almost company picnic time! Whatever your company does for "outings" - whether you have a company picnic, softball game, golf classic, or other outdoor event - corporate gifts are a great way to extend invitations that get noticed.
If you're holding a picnic, why not pass out branded picnic supplies to employees in advance, customized with the date and location of the event? Whether it's something small, like a blanket, or something more significant, like a picnic hamper, it adds weight to your invitation and shows that you really care about the recipient and want them to attend. By no means should employees be expected to cater the event themselves, but if they want to bring a favorite dish or two, encourage them - everyone has a specialty, and they may still be talking about those great brownies from the HR director at the next picnic!
