{"id":36710,"date":"2026-06-29T11:30:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T23:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/?p=36710"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:32:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T23:32:35","slug":"practical-ways-to-reward-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2026\/06\/29\/practical-ways-to-reward-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Ways to Reward Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/202507-Ready-Made-Bundle-Family-5070-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Ready made meal bundle\" class=\"wp-image-36714\" style=\"width:700px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/202507-Ready-Made-Bundle-Family-5070-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/202507-Ready-Made-Bundle-Family-5070-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/202507-Ready-Made-Bundle-Family-5070-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/202507-Ready-Made-Bundle-Family-5070-500x375.jpg 500w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/202507-Ready-Made-Bundle-Family-5070-510x382.jpg 510w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/202507-Ready-Made-Bundle-Family-5070-1080x810.jpg 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/202507-Ready-Made-Bundle-Family-5070-980x735.jpg 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/202507-Ready-Made-Bundle-Family-5070-480x360.jpg 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/202507-Ready-Made-Bundle-Family-5070.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to recognising and supporting employees, the most meaningful gifts are often the ones that make everyday life easier. That is why food can be a far more practical and thoughtful&nbsp;option&nbsp;than a bottle of wine, especially when someone has been unwell, overwhelmed, or simply juggling&nbsp;a very busy&nbsp;season. A ready-made meal delivered to their door is not just a gesture of care; it is genuine support&nbsp;at the moment&nbsp;it is needed most.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the strengths of My Food Bag\u2019s gifting range is its flexibility. With meals and bundles that cater to a variety of dietary requirements, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, it is easier to choose something that feels personal and inclusive. That means you can support staff in a way that respects individual preferences while still offering something convenient, nourishing, and enjoyable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Thoughtful gifts for every employee moment<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrating milestones matters too. While an in-person morning tea is always lovely, it is not always possible when teams are spread across\u00a0different parts\u00a0of the country. In those moments, sending flowers and fresh mini cakes is a simple but memorable way to say congratulations and thank you. It helps remote employees feel seen and included in the celebration, even from afar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same principle applies when supporting team members who have just become parents. In those first few weeks with a new baby, practical help can mean everything. Sending a thoughtful food gift can ease the pressure of meal planning and create one less thing to think about. Top picks include flowers and sweet treats for celebrations, ready-made meal bundles for practical support, and get-better-soon options for times when comfort and care are needed most.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our top 3 employee gifts\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/shop\/all-products\/flowers-sweet-treats\">1. Flowers &amp; Sweet Treats<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A celebratory&nbsp;option&nbsp;that combines seasonal flowers with a sweet treat for birthdays, milestones, and thank-yous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/shop\/all-products\/mix-match-ready-made-bundle-singles\">2. Mix &amp; Match Ready Made Bundle<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; A practical gift that helps busy staff or new parents with convenient, ready-made meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/shop\/all-products\/get-better-soon\">3. Get Better Soon<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A thoughtful care package option for team members who are unwell and would&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;from comfort and support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/My-Food-Bag-Foodie-Gifts-Care-Packages-2-1024x480.png\" alt=\"My Food Bag Care Packages\" class=\"wp-image-36488\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/My-Food-Bag-Foodie-Gifts-Care-Packages-2-1024x480.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/My-Food-Bag-Foodie-Gifts-Care-Packages-2-300x141.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/My-Food-Bag-Foodie-Gifts-Care-Packages-2-768x360.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/My-Food-Bag-Foodie-Gifts-Care-Packages-2-1536x720.png 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/My-Food-Bag-Foodie-Gifts-Care-Packages-2-2048x960.png 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/My-Food-Bag-Foodie-Gifts-Care-Packages-2-1080x506.png 1080w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/My-Food-Bag-Foodie-Gifts-Care-Packages-2-1280x600.png 1280w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/My-Food-Bag-Foodie-Gifts-Care-Packages-2-980x459.png 980w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/My-Food-Bag-Foodie-Gifts-Care-Packages-2-480x225.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover practical ways to reward employees with thoughtful food gifts, care packages and ready-made meals that celebrate, support and show appreciation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":36714,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2859],"tags":[2844],"class_list":["post-36710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gifting-and-care-packages","tag-care-packages-gifting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36710"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36710\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36728,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36710\/revisions\/36728"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}