4 holiday gift ideas for your personal assistant

Your personal assistant buys all of your holiday gifts, so isn't it about time you buy him or her a present to show your appreciation for the year-long work and dedication?

Your personal assistant buys all of your holiday gifts for friends and family, so isn't it about time you buy him or her a holiday present to show your appreciation for the year-long work and dedication? There are numerous ways to give thanks to your assistant that will show him or her your gratitude, as well as allow for fun, so check out the following fantastic holiday gift ideas for personal assistants.

To say thanks to your personal assistant for his or her hard work, purchase a classy bottle of wine to enjoy. Nice wine can be expensive, so consider buying a bottle out of his or her usual price range. Wine is a great way to encourage your assistant to relax over the holidays, and it can be useful if he or she is entertaining at home as well.

Many people are exhausted at the end of the year, and if you've worked your personal assistant very hard, a refreshing gift idea is a gift certificate to a luxury spa. Pick one near your assistant's home, and allow him or her to pick the desired services. This is great way to unwind after a busy season, get pampered and rejuvenate for the year ahead.

If you don't know your personal assistant that well (and even if you do), you can't go wrong by giving him or her an appreciative card with some cash inside. Giving cash is a great way to avoid a gift that someone might not like; cash is also very helpful over the holidays. Make sure you give a gift that is generous enough to not come across as insulting — think $100, not $20.

Chances are, if your assistant is like most people these days, he or she has a cup of coffee or tea every morning. Check out the logo on the cup he or she brings into the office and buy a gift certificate from that shop. This can help your assistant cut down on spending, and it can show that you pay attention to his or her tastes and habits. This gift is ideal for assistants who don't work in offices with kettles and bags of tea leaves, or coffee machines and fresh coffee beans.

Whatever you decide to give to your personal assistant this year, a thoughtful gift will help to make them feel even more appreciated.