Question for the few bosses who post here. I'm new at this whole boss thing having just made full 50/50 partner last year. We have 3 employees, an assistant and two receptionists. we give them nice holiday bonuses. Should I also give them a small gift like a gift card or is the bonus enough from a boss? I think they are going to get me something, like a bottle of booze or something like that. My dad says the bonus is enough, but he's old school. Is that common or should I also give a small gift. The bonuses are good, 3 weeks of salary. Or at least I think that's good, don't really have a frame of reference to compare it to.

Given the choice, I'd rather the 4 hours of pay and a nice meal than a giftcard.