--- title: The Company Culture Blog by Corporate Traditions | Austin Shong description: Austin Shong is the Marketing Director at Corporate Traditions where he helps businesses show appreciation to employees through flexible employee rewards. When he’s not tinkering with marketing campaigns, he enjoys spending time in Utah’s beautiful mountains and deserts. He’ll never say no to any outdoor activity, but most often you’ll catch him hiking, off-roading, or camping. --- [![Corporate Traditions Employee Gifting](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/hubfs/CT_FullColor_Horizontal-TM-2.png)](https://www.corporatetraditions.com) - Programs ### [Gift Card+™ 500+ gift cards to choose from. Redeemable in 70+ countries. Zero fees, contracts, or minimums.](https://www.corporatetraditions.com/gift-card-plus) ### [GiftYouPick™ Millions of physical gifts shipped right to employees' doors. 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Austin Shong Nov 2, 2026 Employee Gifting ### [Corporate Holiday Gifts: A Planning Guide for Employees and Clients](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/corporate-holiday-gifts) Plan corporate holiday gifts for employees and clients: per-head budgets, a late-season timeline, tax and policy rules, gift ideas, and picking a... Austin Shong Oct 30, 2026 Employee Engagement ### [Employee of the Month: Free Sign Templates & Ideas](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/employee-of-the-month-sign) Discover effective employee of the month sign templates, ideas, and tips for meaningful recognition that truly engages and motivates your team. Austin Shong Oct 22, 2026 Employee Gifting ### [Team Gifts: Ideas for Groups, Departments & Whole Teams](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/team-gifts-ideas) Team gift ideas for groups, departments, and whole teams, plus how to handle fairness, dietary needs, remote delivery, and who pays for it. Austin Shong Sep 23, 2026 Employee Engagement ### [Gift Card Incentive Programs: A Guide for HR & Marketing](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/gift-card-incentive-programs) How to design gift card incentive programs for employees, research panels, sales SPIFFs, and referrals, plus award sizing, delivery, and tax. Austin Shong Sep 15, 2026 Employee Engagement ### [Employee Rewards: Types, Costs, Tax Rules, and 60 Ideas](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/employee-rewards) What employee rewards are, the five types, what they cost after tax, 60 ideas by budget, and how to build a program people actually notice. Austin Shong Sep 9, 2026 Company Culture ### [Christmas Gifts for Clients: Timing, Ideas, and What to Avoid](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/christmas-gifts-for-clients) Discover effective strategies for choosing and timing Christmas gifts for clients, ensuring your gesture stands out amidst the holiday rush. Austin Shong Sep 7, 2026 Employee Engagement ### [Custodian & Janitor Appreciation Day: Dates, Ideas & Gifts](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/custodian-janitor-appreciation-day) Custodian Appreciation Day: dates, ideas by setting, gifts that get approved, card wording, and the tax rule that decides what the gift is worth. Austin Shong Sep 4, 2026 Employee Gifting ### [Bulk Christmas Gifts for Employees: A Buying Guide](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/bulk-christmas-gifts-for-employees) How to budget, what to buy in bulk, what to avoid, and the logistics that prevent a last-minute December panic. With 25 gift ideas that ship at scale. Austin Shong Aug 31, 2026 Employee Gifting ### [Choice-Based Holiday Gifting Guide](https://blog.corporatetraditions.com/choice-based-holiday-gifting-guide) Discover how choice-based holiday gifting can enhance employee satisfaction and streamline the gifting process, ensuring relevance for diverse teams. 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