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Discover new gift and feature announcements, plus endless tips and tricks for how to create a happier workplace by putting appreciation first. It's our gift to you.

Guides
March 23, 2026
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
Gifting Benchmark Report - Huggg
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Gifting
April 16, 2026
Pre-call gifting: how a coffee before a meeting changes the conversation
Sending a small gift before a sales call or client meeting can improve show rates, warm up the conversation, and set your team apart. Here's how pre-call gifting works and why it's worth trying.
6 min read
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April 14, 2026
What to look for in an employee recognition platform (UK buyers checklist)
Compare employee recognition platforms for UK teams: adoption, rewards, integrations, tax, and reporting. Neutral checklist for HR buyers.
4 min read
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Culture
April 14, 2026
How to Build a Business Case for Employee Recognition
A step-by-step guide to building the business case for employee recognition - the data, the framework, and the arguments that get budget approved.
8 min read
London Nootropics
Culture
April 9, 2026
How adaptogenic coffee can boost workplace productivity
Adaptogenic coffee blends are changing how teams think about energy and focus at work. Here's what they are, why they work, and how to introduce them as a workplace perk your team will actually use.
6 min read
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Culture
April 7, 2026
Long Service Awards: how to recognise loyalty the right way
A practical guide to long service awards that employees actually value - what to give, when to give it, and how to make loyalty recognition feel personal rather than procedural.
7 min read