More than half of Russians surveyed, 58 percent, express a desire to receive paid leave as a gift from their employer. Among the most coveted rewards, a business trip to an interesting destination ranks second at 34 percent, while electronics come in third at 26 percent. About a quarter, 24 percent, would welcome a complimentary guided tour. These findings come from a study conducted by SOKOLOV and Zarplata.ru, with a copy held by socialbites.ca.
The practice of giving gifts or recognizing employees for achievements is present in 86 percent of Russian companies. Another 14 percent of respondents simply dream of their employers implementing such a tradition. When the gift is monetary, 58 percent prefer an amount up to 10 thousand rubles, 20 percent opt for 10 to 20 thousand rubles, and 21 percent would like more than 20 thousand rubles. Source: SOKOLOV and Zarplata.ru.
On the other hand, a smaller portion of respondents receive gifts in the form of overtime and stress, which 8 percent cite, while 13 percent would welcome a quieter, less nagging job as a gift. These insights highlight the varying nature of gifts and how they are perceived by employees across organizations. Source: SOKOLOV and Zarplata.ru.
Gifts to employees most often occur on birthdays or work anniversaries, with 82 percent of respondents noting this practice. Long tenures are rewarded as well, with 69 percent recognizing 5 to 10 years of service. Weddings and the birth of a child are commemorated by 68 and 66 percent respectively, and public holidays are marked by 66 percent. In addition, just under half, 48 percent, receive nominal bonuses in the form of notebooks, flowers, or company merchandise. Source: SOKOLOV and Zarplata.ru.
Overall, 90 percent of respondents express support for corporate gifts. They believe such gestures make employees feel valued (70 percent), boost motivation to perform better (59 percent), and lift daily morale (49 percent). These attitudes reflect a broad alignment between gift-giving practices and perceived work satisfaction. Source: SOKOLOV and Zarplata.ru.
In late reporting, Russians indicated where they plan to spend their next winter vacation, signaling evolving preferences for travel and experiences as part of personal and professional reward programs. Source: SOKOLOV and Zarplata.ru.
Additionally, Russian parents name certain fields of activity as more likely to contribute to a child’s future success, highlighting the parental emphasis on future-oriented guidance and opportunities. Source: SOKOLOV and Zarplata.ru.