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It is that time of year again already! Assuming you were with your firm this time last year and perhaps for years prior, you have likely developed a comfortable working relationship with your boss and co-workers.

However, the proper office ‘etiquette’ varies with each firm and industry. Each having their own practices and preferences when it comes to Christmas gift exchange policies.

I know some firms prefer to have a nice Christmas Luncheon or Dinner, with no gift exchange, while others enjoy ‘gag’ gift giving. Still others prefer only Christmas cards, or put a cap on the amount to be spent on gifts, if at all. Still others grant personal preference, so it is left up to the individual.

Where gifts are concerned, it can be difficult to know exactly what to get for a co-worker, and most especially, for your boss. In my own experience, I have always felt it was appropriate to give my boss, or bosses, and each of my team members a Christmas card. I think it is also appropriate and important to remember those in other areas of internal firm services, which serve all staff on a daily basis such as, Reception, Mailroom, Printing, Graphics, Accounting, and Office Services Coordinators.

In my humble attempt to be of assistance to those that may be in a quandary as to what would be an appropriate gift for the boss and their team members, I offer the suggestions listed below. I believe that these suggestions are appropriate and within budget, particularly if a ‘group’ gift, and would not be perceived as ‘overly personal’.

Biscotti;

Book – if you know the individual’s tastes well enough;

Box Store Gift Certificate – Canadian Tire, FutureShop, Home Depot, Home Sense, IKEA;

Ceramic Christmas ‘Table’ Decorations – perhaps with lighting, such as a centrepiece, candle holders;

Christmas ‘Tree’ Ornaments;

Coffee Carafe including favourite coffee beans – Starbucks, Blenz, Tim’s;

Coffee Gift Card – Starbucks, Blenz, Tim’s;

Costco Membership;

Dinner ‘for 2’ Gift Certificate – Morton’s, Keg Caesar’s, Joe Fortes, Bridges, Boathouse;

‘High Quality’ Personal Wall Calendars – art, architecture, scenic;

Movie or Theatre Tickets;

Music CD – possibly Christmas CD, if you know the individual’s tastes well enough; and

Parking or Transit Pass.

I hope the ideas above have helped you with your gift selections. Perhaps you can pass along this post to someone you know who needs a little help coming up with some ideas for their own workplace.

After an unexpected layoff in March this year, I decided in June to begin a blog for fun and began with my ‘fun’ blog at whatsupwithit.blogspot.com. I later decided I wanted to try to really have a positive impact, and make a difference to Administrative Professionals and firms via my new website at http://corpsecrets.ca.

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An aviary is not exactly a cage. It is an enclosed sanctuary that allows the birds to fly freely and interact with other birds. Birds prefer to flock together and enjoy the company of their own kind. Birds with similar temperaments and characteristics stay well in aviaries. Aviaries offer them a more natural environment with the freedom to fly. We see aviaries in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Some people also set up aviaries in their backyards, gardens, or even inside their homes, if they have a large enough space for it. There are some basic instructions that you need to know before setting up a domestic aviary:

1. You need to understand that you are opting for an emotional, physical and financial commitment when you set up an aviary. This implies that the birds will have to be fed regularly, to be taken to the doctor when required, and they have to be given time.

2. You need to remember that the kind of birds you wish to keep in your aviary need to suit your home environment and your lifestyle. It is advisable that you talk to experts about the temperament and other characteristics of the birds. For instance if you stay in a small apartment then you will need smaller birds that can be taken care of easily at home. Large predatory or migratory birds are not an option for you in this case.

3. You will need to clean the aviary at regular intervals so that the birds stay healthy. In their natural habitat, the birds stay clean and healthy because of sunshine and rain. However, an aviary needs regular cleaning of the floor, the covering, and the food and water containers.

4. In order to keep your aviary clean, you will need newspaper or bird bedding, soft rags, mild soap, spray bottles, vinegar and household bleach. If you need to disinfect the aviary then you will need to relocate the birds to another spot so that the fumes do not harm the birds.

You will find aviaries of different sizes and types in the market. You should opt for the one that ensures you optimum use, durability, quality, easy maintenance and safety. You need to be well informed about the material, dimensions and other accessories offered in the package. Online stores give you information about the various designs, categories, and prices of bird aviaries. Have a clear understanding of the shipping policy, delivery policy, guarantee and exchange policy of the company. Make a well informed choice to give your birds a safe and pleasurable environment to live in.

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