The changing landscape of the office whipround

Published: Nov. 13, 2023, 3:15 p.m.

The office whipround, a mainstay of offices when celebrating milestones or farewells, has undergone a massive transformation in recent times. Previously, the practice involved the simple but agonising process of collecting cash and putting it in a card.  

With the advent of remote working and the decline of cash the whipround has undergone a transformation. Platforms such as Collection Pot, Giftround, and Thankbox are springing up to provide a digital alternative. 

Pilita Clark, Associate Editor and Business Columnist at the Financial Times, joined Tom to discuss.