Why credit card and round shape pen drives are better corporate gifts

Thanks to the constant advances in printing technology, there are a variety of ways in which people can personalize a large range of products ranging from small stationery like pen pencils, paper to clothing like t-shirts, pants and jackets.

With customized electronic like headphones, power banks and pen drives available in bulk quantities at low prices, the past few years have witnessed the inclusion of these products as promotional corporate merchandise. Businesses have begun to provide these items for gifting their staff, at various company and social events. 

Employees appreciate it when companies take into account the various ways in which their gifts can be utilized. It gives them a sense of pleasure to know that the organization is looking out for the team.

If you are one of the businesses that are about to order a large shipment of customized gifts, it is recommended that you go for flash drives, specifically round shaped or credit card pen drive. These two kinds provide certain advantages meant specifically for employees that you’ll not find in other types.  Have a look at what these advantages are.

Better protection of USB slots 

It is well known that USB slots once broken can’t be repaired easily. Employees regularly plug in and remove a variety of USB accessories like mouse, keyboard, tablets, chargers and other items due to which these slots have a better chance of getting damaged. Also, due to being available on the front side, dirt accumulates more in USB socket.

Plugging in flash drives is the best way to protect a USB slot from damage. This is where credit card or round shape pen drives provide better cover due to their larger surface area.  Even the chance of being accidentally knocked out by hand or foot is less as both these drives have folding bodies instead of the protruding ones.

Flat surface make them reusable for various purposes

Earlier the generic design of flash drives meant employees used only for data storage and transfer. But today these devices can have secondary purposes. 

For example, round shape pen drives can be put on tea and coffee mugs to keep the drinks from getting cold. While a credit card pen drive can be used either as coasters or to open stuck doors with old or jammed locks or even as a bookmark. 

For an average office goer, any item that can be used for multiple secondary purposes are a life saver.

Larger space for customization

In a busy workplace, one of the biggest problems that employees face with a pen drive is forgetting where they put it and then unable to find it. This issue can be solved with round and card-shaped drives. These have ample of space on both sides, which can be customized to the fullest.

While one side can be printed to have the company logo, slogan and mission the other can be customized according to the various staff types. Different designations, locations or teams can have different colours. Or the text “Property of ...” or “Belongs to ...” can be added with space for an employee to write his name with a marker. This makes it extremely easy to identify the owner in the office and return him or her, the lost drive.