The holiday season is upon us, where many dollars are wasted on many gifts people don't really want, especially in the work place.

So why not do something that has real value and thank your colleagues by writing them an endorsement on LinkedIn? Or whatever professional social media site you patronize?

They don't have to be fancy, or long. In fact, you can't make them too long. Just mention a few details, throw in a few relevant buzz words, and be honest.

If you aren't sure how to say it, think about what you would say in a casual conversation with a friend singing praises of said colleague. Clean it up a bit, spell check, and wish them a wonderful holidaze.