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Gifting
Guides
May 18, 2026
The complete UK guide to corporate gifts in 2026 - what counts, when to send, how to choose, what to spend and how to do it at scale without the admin. Backed by Huggg's survey of 85 UK HR professionals.
9 min read
Corporate gifts UK 2026 - illustrated guide
Corporate gifts UK 2026 - illustrated guide
Gifting
Guides
May 18, 2026
Corporate gifts: the UK buyer's guide for 2026
The complete UK guide to corporate gifts in 2026 - what counts, when to send, how to choose, what to spend and how to do it at scale without the admin. Backed by Huggg's survey of 85 UK HR professionals.
9 min read
Corporate thank you gifts illustration with macarons and gift box
Gifting
Guides
May 14, 2026
Corporate thank you gifts: how to give one that feels personal
Most corporate thank you gifts feel like a tick-box. Here's how to send one that actually lands - and how to do it at scale without the admin.
7 min read
Employee recognition ROI illustration - flat-style bar chart and magnifying glass icons on a denim blue background
Culture
Guides
May 5, 2026
The recognition gap: what UK HR really thinks about gifting and recognition
We surveyed 85 verified UK HR professionals about gifting and recognition, then put three experts on a panel to dig into the findings. Here's what they said.
7 min read
Trivial benefits gift cards illustration - flat-style gift card with £50 label and compliance tick on a Huggg brand colour background
Guides
April 27, 2026
Trivial benefits gift cards: the £50 playbook for UK HR teams
A practical UK HR playbook for trivial benefits gift cards. What qualifies, the £50 top-up trap most employers miss, and how to run a compliant gift card programme at scale.
8 min read
Work anniversary gifts illustration - flat-style ribbon rosette with a central star medallion on a canary yellow background
Gifting
Guides
April 23, 2026
Work anniversary gifts that actually mark the moment
Work anniversaries are the most underfunded recognition moment in UK HR - and the easiest one to get right. Here's what the data says, which milestones matter most, and how to send work anniversary gifts that scale without going generic.
8 min read
Sustainable corporate gifts illustration - flat-style earth with leaf sprout and recycling arrows on Huggg spring green background
Gifting
Guides
April 22, 2026
Sustainable corporate gifts that actually mean something
Most sustainable corporate gifts stop at recycled packaging. The real story is about supply chains, social impact, and who you send people to. Five brands on Huggg worth gifting this Earth Day - led by an interview with NEMI Teas' Growth Director, David Ryan.
9 min read
Corporate gift cards for employees - a buyer's guide for UK businesses
Guides
April 1, 2026
Corporate Gift Cards for Employees: the complete buyer's guide
Everything HR teams need to know about buying gift cards for employees - from tax rules and bulk ordering to choosing the right cards for your team.
8 min read
Gifting Benchmark Report - Huggg
Guides
March 23, 2026
UK Employee Gifting Benchmarks 2026: What 85 HR Pros Actually Told Us
Original survey data from 85 UK HR professionals on gifting spend, gift types, retention impact, ROI tracking, and how challenges shift by company size.
14 min read
Employee recognition scheme - trophy with star illustration
Guides
March 14, 2026
Employee Recognition Scheme: How to Build One That Works
Most recognition schemes fail because they're built on assumptions, not evidence. Here's a step-by-step guide to building one that actually drives results.
10 min read