I'm a QA director at a medium sized business messaging company (~2000 folks). Last year was my first year with the company and we all got a $25 amex gift card. And to add insult to injury, if you didn't use it in 3 months it expired. I buy some things (out of my own pocket) for my 9 staff -- usually some nice wine, gift baskets, and the like. I think its asinine to not give some sort of bonus for the staff. Anyway, Merry Christmas.