The flower delivery man has just stepped into the large, plush office where you share workspace with other colleagues. Everyone casts a furtive glance at him to see at whose desk he will stop and deliver the rose bouquet. It's like straight out of a reality show on TV. Who is it going to be. Your joy meets no bounds when he casually strolls up to your desk, asks for your name and gently hands you the fresh cut roses in a dazzling floral bouquet. The folks from the same day flower delivery service have scored yet one more time! The local florist has managed to deliver flowers to you on time and in perfect condition. It was from your parents congratulating you on your new job.
Flower delivery at offices and other places of work is increasingly popular today. Whether you are a small business owner or a senior manager in a large organization, there is no better way to encourage and commend your employees for superior performance than gifting them flowers. It is the best and the most highly sought after gesture of public appreciation you can accord an employee.
You don't have to be the boss to gift flowers in the office. You can give flowers to your colleagues, members of your project team and co-workers simply to say that their presence is precious and is a great asset to the office. Flowers denoting a budding romance which you choose to keep private are best delivered to a home address otherwise they may lead to unwanted office chatter.
Ordering flowers to an office address calls for a little planning. In the first place, you should inform security well in advance and tell them that you are expecting a flower delivery for a colleague. If you work in a restricted area such as a defense research facility or with law enforcement, this is all the more important. If it is a different office address than yours, your local florist should call ahead and make arrangements for flower delivery. Be sure to provide the florist with a phone number.
The best time to arrange delivery is between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM because the recipient is sure to be in the office at that time. Although most retail florists provide same day flower delivery service, you should consider arranging for next day flower delivery service by calling the flower shop at least one day in advance because flower shops aren't open that early. Use a florist directory on the Internet to locate a retail florist in the general area in which the office is located. Obtain the exact address of the recipient including the floor and suite number if applicable. Casually ask the recipient if there is someone else by the same name in the office and alert the local florist if this is the case so that the flower delivery isn't made to the wrong employee.
Finally, ask the person taking the order at the flower shop to include a flower vase, basket or a suitable container so that the fresh flowers you have ordered can be placed upright on the employee's work desk. If you are planning to include a greeting card with the flowers, the message should be such that it can be shared with others in the office. Your card is sure to make the office rounds whether you like it or not. |