Only 1 in 10 put the office Christmas party at the top of their work wish list

New research from Moonpig for business reveals during the festive party season, 17% of UK workers would rather untangle a box of fairy lights than attend their office Christmas party.

In a survey of 2,000 UK employees, seven in ten (70%) said that celebrating Christmas at work helps them feel more connected to their team. 

Yet when asked what they’d really value from their employer this festive season, only one in ten (11%) chose an office party as their top Christmas wish, with 60% saying they’d like an extra day off, while one in five (21%) would most like to receive a thoughtful, physical gift from their employer.

Although most people enjoy some workplace festive cheer, more than half (52%) of employees said they’d rather spend a night in watching Christmas films than go to the office party, with others confessing they’d choose to untangle a box of fairy lights (17%) or even visit the dentist (14%) than join the festivities.

And when it comes to the seating plan, opinions are just as divided. When asked who they’d least like to sit next to at the office Christmas do, nearly a third (32%) of Brits named the boss, while HR (16%) and IT (13%) also ranked high on the list. The marketing team was the least avoided, with just 5% choosing not to sit next to them.

Nickyl Raithatha, CEO at Moonpig, told That's Christmas 365: “Christmas is a time for connection, and it’s great to see so many people value celebrating with their colleagues. Knowing your team and what makes them tick is essential when it comes to selecting the right kind of gift. 

"This knowledge will ultimately have the best impact in your decision making, be it a big party, a thoughtful gift or a simple thank you. At Moonpig for business, we believe it’s those thoughtful touches that make people feel truly seen and appreciated, and that’s what brings teams closer together.”

Designed to make appreciation easier for organisations of every size, Moonpig for business helps people and companies share that heartfelt feeling all year round. The platform allows businesses to send branded and personalised cards and curated gifts at scale, so that gratitude and connection don’t get lost in the seasonal rush – or any time of year.

https://www.moonpig.com/uk/business

Moonpig for business helps organisations recognise and reward employees and clients through branded, personalised cards and curated gifts. The platform simplifies appreciation at scale, with automation tools to schedule greetings, upload bulk contacts, and personalise messages in minutes.

Gü Desserts & Moonpig Share the Joy with Free Christmas Card Offer

● Share the joy with this FREE Christmas card offer from Moonpig & Gü

● Available exclusively with every promotional Gü dessert pack from November 11th, 2024

● Research has shown that 80% of Brits believe cards are important to keep connected with loved ones

Launching in stores nationwide from November 11th, 2024, Gü lovers everywhere can send a free personalised Moonpig Christmas card to loved ones with every purchase of their favourite Gü dessert. It might sound too Gü-d to be true, but it is not!

Christmas really is all about sharing that festive cheer with loved ones, which is why Gü Desserts, renowned for creating moments of indulgence and joy, has teamed up with the UK’s largest online card and gift retailer, Moonpig, to make this Christmas even sweeter than ever before.

So, when you’re buying one of their top-selling favourites like the Salted Caramel Cheesecake or the new Speculoos Cheesecake to share with one of your favourite people, you can also treat them (or someone else) to a personalised Christmas card from Moonpig to spread the joy even further!

Research proves 80% of Brits believe Christmas cards are an important part in maintaining those special connections with loved ones, and with over 3,000 Christmas card designs up for grabs on Moonpig, there’s a card for every kind of relationship – from besties to your Aunt Margie and everyone in between! There are even three brand-new Gü inspired Christmas card designs to share with the Gü fan in your life.

Charlotte Brown, who has, in our opinion, the utterly cool and enviable job of Senior Brand Manager at Gü, shares her undoubted enthusiasm for the initiative. She told That's Christmas: "At Gü, we believe in the joy of sharing moments and, as many do, look forward to reconnecting with loved ones during the festive period. Sometimes distance, time and the general chaos of life can get in the way, but the joy of hearing a card fall through the postbox? That’s really something special."

Lindsay Towning, Partnerships Manager at Moonpig, commented: "Christmas moments are meant to be shared, which is why we’re excited to celebrate this season with Gü. 

"We know opening a genuinely personalised card filled with your favourite photos, specially selected stickers, and a personalised handwritten message adds an extra touch of magic to Christmas, so we hope that together with Gü, we’ll help even more people share the joy at Christmas."

To redeem this indulgent offer and send some festive cheer, shoppers merely need to purchase a promotional  Gü Desserts pack, scan the QR code which you'll find inside, and enter their unique code at the checkout on the Moonpig website or app.

This exclusive offer is available in stores nationwide from November 11th to December 31st 2024.

FACTFILE:

Gü (Gü Indulgent Foods Ltd) is a London-based premium desserts company established in 2003 and owned by private equity firm Exponent. 

Gü’s range of chilled sweet treats is available in all major retailers throughout the UK, and based on 2024 volume performance to date, we Brits consume an average of 100 Gü ramekins every minute. 

Based in West London with a manufacturing site in Bishops Stortford, the award-winning company has over £73.3m in sales, growing at over +4.5% RSV vs YA, making it the number one dessert brand in the UK. This equates to one in every five UK households buying a Gü dessert this year.

https://gudesserts.com

Moonpig

At Moonpig, they are all about celebrating those heartfelt life moments. You know the ones we mean…the big birthdays, new arrivals, surprise engagements, and sometimes… just because. 

Big or small, they love them all. And they're so proud to be the ones helping you connect to the people you care about most. 

With their huge range of cards, unique card personalisation options, thoughtful gifts and flower ranges, they’ve got just the thing to make their day. 

Combine this with a simple-to-use app full of fun features and it’s never been easier to send a card from the palm of your hand and share the love from wherever you are. www.moonpig.com/uk