I manage a small team of four women, all of whom I've known for a couple of years, and a man who was recruited in February.
I always buy my team members a small Christmas gift. Just a small token, nothing fancy or expensive. Usually costing around fiver.
Problem is, I have no idea what to get for the male team member.
I've never bought a gift for a man who was not a partner or a relative. I also don't feel as if I know him terribly well. We've been working from home and while we have a good working relationship, the remote working means that I haven't managed to have many informal, chatty conversations with him. You know, the sort of conversations that you might have while making a cup of tea, where you learn more personal information.
I know he's not keen on chocolate or sweet things generally and I doubt he'd appreciate the types of things that I've given the women in my team in the past. Last year it was hand creams, the year before scented candles.
Any ideas would be gratefully received.