Many of us spend almost as much time with our co-workers as we do with our family. Throughout the day, we learn important things about their life and personality that draw us closer together. When holidays, birthdays or other workplace events roll around, you want to get something that shows you know your co-workers a little deeper than acquaintances. This guide will help you find the perfect gift — one that says, “I see you, and I appreciate you for who you are.”
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Gifts for boss
For their workspace
Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen
Even if nearly everything your boss does is online, a quality ink pen is still an essential office tool. This sleek black-ink Kaweco pen has a medium point and fits comfortably in a shirt pocket.
Sold by Amazon
Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook
Write. Scan. Organize. Wipe. Reuse. That’s how this notebook works. It has 32 lined pages that can be wiped clean and reused. Anything you need to save can be scanned and sent to the cloud. It is a considerate, environmentally kind gift.
Sold by Amazon
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
Coffee is the most satisfying when it is hot. This temperature-controlled smart mug and charging coaster keep coffee at a precise temperature — between 120 and 145 degrees — all day long. When the boss is happy, the workplace is happy.
Honeywell QuietSet Personal Table Fan
This compact tabletop tower fan delivers cooling and gentle white noise to help your boss create a more soothing environment. The oscillating fan features four levels of cooling and an automatic shut-off for convenience.
Sold by Amazon
Everlasting Comfort Office Chair Seat Cushion Pillow
The last thing you want is a boss who is irritable because their chair is uncomfortable. This memory foam seat cushion provides the bottom and back bliss needed to maintain a pleasant demeanor all day long.
Sold by Amazon
Mindful Messages Positive Affirmations
Even bosses need time to reflect and meditate. This collection of 52 cards is designed to focus thoughts to facilitate mindfulness and relieve stress with unique affirmations that can help your boss better appreciate life’s precious victories.
Sold by Amazon
Benicci Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses
Certain frequencies of light can increase eyestrain and create poor sleeping habits. If you want to be your boss’ hero, consider purchasing a pair of these glasses to increase their overall quality of life. A protective case is included with the purchase.
Sold by Amazon
JBL Clip 4 Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker
Music can make a long workday much more enjoyable. Almost fun, even. This mini Bluetooth speaker lets your boss stream their favorite playlists all day long. They can even take it to the gym or use it in the shower when they get home to keep the party going.
Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Macy’s
LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charger
This thoughtful gift has a double impact. First, it serves as a convenient desk lamp with five color temperatures and 10 brightness levels. Second, it has a built-in USB and wireless charger, so your boss can keep their devices fully powered throughout the entire work day.
Sold by Amazon
TruePower 3-in-1 UV Phone Sanitizer
This three-in-one device will be so appreciated by your boss, it might help make you “employee of the month” 12 times this year. Your boss can use the TruePower to sanitize and charge their phone while enjoying its aromatherapy feature.
Sold by Home Depot
If your boss is constantly misplacing things, an Apple AirTag lets them locate any or all of their important personal items (depending on what they have tagged), just by glancing at their phone.
For rest and relaxation
Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light
Waking up to a blaring alarm means you start your day off with a harsh tone. This sunrise clock lets your boss wake up naturally and gradually so they arrive at work feeling serene and refreshed. It has 10 brightness settings and a selection of five different natural wake-up sounds.
Sold by Amazon
The long hours your boss puts in can lead to aches and pains. This handheld mini massager delivers instant relief whenever needed, so your boss never has to suffer for their work.
Sold by Therabody, Amazon, Kohl’s, and Macy’s
Esarora Ice Roller for Face and Eye
If you want to give your boss a battery-free massager, this ice roller is a great choice. Besides increasing circulation and reducing minor aches and pains, it can shrink pores, tighten skin, and reduce puffy eyes.
Sold by Amazon
For food and drinks
Aquafit Half-Gallon Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is important. It helps keep you sharp throughout the day. This half-gallon water bottle is marked with reminders, so your boss knows exactly how much hydration they are getting. It comes with two interchangeable leakproof lids for convenience.
Sold by Amazon
Hydro Flask Insulated Food Jar
Eating at your desk often means your meal gets cold. With this insulated food jar, your boss can have a satisfyingly hot meal, even if it takes longer than lunch hour to eat it all.
Sold by Amazon, Backcountry, and Dick’s Sporting Goods
AeroGarden Harvest with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit
An AeroGarden grows all year long. Not only do plants increase the serenity of a room, with this seed set, your boss can nibble on healthy snacks right from a live growing buffet. Don’t be surprised if one isn’t enough. Indoor gardening can be an addictive hobby.
Sold by Amazon
Whether your boss uses it at home or in the office, they will love this convenient iced coffee maker. The simple measuring system makes it easy to brew the perfect cup in under four minutes. All it takes is water, coffee grounds, and ice to create caffeinated perfection.
Sold by Amazon
Other top gifts for boss
- This 20-ounce travel coffee mug for the boss with a sense of humor (it proclaims, “These are the tears of my staff”)
- A PopSocket phone grip to help the boss who’s always dropping their phone
- A planner to help them keep track of goals, habits, and time
- A boss who gets lost in work could benefit from a task-tracking desktop timer
- A portable smoothie maker to give them an energy boost
Gifts under $50
Gifts for work tasks
JLab Go Air Pop True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
Your co-worker will love the portability and simplicity of these affordable wireless earbuds. They have an included charging case and connect to most Bluetooth devices so your colleague can work without cords in the way. The earbuds are not bulky in the ear and are sweat resistant for use while exercising.
Sold by Amazon
Cross Calais Chrome/Blue Lacquer Selectip Rollerball Pen
This simple but elegant ink pen from a trusted brand name in the pen industry gives your co-worker a professional look and smoother writing. The pen comes in a variety of colors with chrome features. It is not too wide but is large enough for a solid and comfortable grip.
Sold by Amazon
Wundermax Vegan Leather Portfolio With Zipper
This versatile portfolio makes it easier for your co-worker to keep everything in one place. It is made with sturdy faux leather that gives it a professional look with a vegan construction. The padfolio has a full zipper to keep belongings safe and holds a tablet, pens, cards, and more.
Sold by Amazon
Your co-worker might be spending hours working in a chair. This ergonomic seat cushion takes the pressure off the body and helps to reduce stiffness and discomfort from prolonged sitting. The soft but supportive memory foam and gel make it an especially great gift for a co-worker who suffers from pain due to injury or medical conditions.
Sold by Amazon
Your co-worker will appreciate having a multifunctional and compact place to store their business, credit, and identification cards at the office and on the go. It is made of stylish vegan leather with a carbon fiber look and chrome details. The magnetic flap is easy to open, and the RFID-protected case prevents remote tampering.
Sold by Amazon
Desk decor and accessories
This set of 4 bookends has an elegant tree design and blends well with most decor styles. They are thin but sturdy and made of powder-coated steel. The bookends add style and functionality to your co-worker’s desk or bookshelf.
Sold by Amazon
Your co-worker will love having a compact but clear picture frame that showcases all of their favorite pictures on their desk instead of just one. The frame consolidates multiple picture frames into one thin digital frame. It also features a clock and a calendar, which are useful to have at the office. The photos are simple to upload via USB or SD card.
Sold by Amazon
DeskPlate Personalized Desk Name Plate
This durable and elegant nameplate adds a professional touch to an office desk and lets colleagues and clients know the employee’s name and title in style. The name is pictured on glass that stands on a wood block. You can choose from around 100 different designs and customize the name and position easily.
Sold by Amazon
This retro mini fridge is a compact and fun addition to your co-worker’s desk. It can hold cold snacks or six cans and has a shelf. It runs quietly so it won’t bother co-workers and is easy to carry with a discreet handle.
Sold by Amazon
Cuisinart 4-Cup Coffee Maker With Stainless Steel Carafe
Your work colleague may already have a coffee maker at home, but this compact machine allows them to save time and brew coffee at work. It has a carafe that insulates the coffee to keep it warm and features a spout for clean pouring. It turns off on its own to prevent safety hazards and is straightforward to use.
Sold by Amazon
Altman Plants Assorted Live Succulents
This set of real plants makes for great desk decor that brings the outside indoors. The plants are compact and you can add decorative pots to the gift, or your co-worker can choose their own. Succulents are easy to care for and require little moisture.
Sold by Amazon
Black and Decker Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum
This mini vacuum is small enough to store under an office desk but strong enough to clean up a variety of messes. It comes with different attachments and a charger and can be used wirelessly. The debris container is clear and easy to clean.
Sold by Amazon
Gifts that make life easier
This Alexa voice assistant device is feature-packed at an affordable price. It takes up very little space so your co-worker can fit it easily on a desk or at home. The Echo Dot plays music and news, helps your colleague start their day, tells the weather, sets timers and reminders, and much more.
Sold by Amazon
Your co-worker might be on their phone frequently throughout the work day. This wireless charger powers a phone battery or wireless earbuds quickly without worrying about finding cords and plugging them into the device. The charging pad is slim and comes in three colors.
Sold by Amazon
Adidas Originals National Waist Fanny Pack
Fanny packs are practical and fun hands-free bags that have made a comeback in fashion. Your colleague can use the fanny pack at home, at work, and while traveling to easily keep essentials handy. The bag is made by a popular name in athletic fashion and comes in 15 colors and designs.
Sold by Amazon
Bentoheaven Premium Bento Lunch Box
This stylish and spacious lunch box organizes and seals food to make it easier for your co-worker to prep, travel with, and eat their lunch at work. It comes with utensils and various sections for separating food. The bento box is microwaveable for reheating at the office and dishwasher safe.
Sold by Amazon
Whether your co-worker drinks coffee, tea, smoothies, or juice, they will want to use this travel mug every day during their commute and at the office. This tumbler from a popular brand is durable and leakproof, and it keeps drinks warm or cold. It has a wide handle and is easy to clean in the dishwasher.
Sold by Amazon
Hydro Flask Wide-Mouth Bottle With Flex Cap
This large insulated water bottle keeps drinks cool and has a sturdy leakproof design. It comes in many vibrant colors and has a handle for carrying. The bottle is made without hazardous materials like BPA and is dishwasher safe.
Sold by Amazon
Other top gifts under $50
- A waterproof desk pad to protect their desktop
- Portable hand sanitizer that keeps hands moisturized
- A duffel bag for travel that has a garment bag and shoe storage
- A docking station for keeping track of belongings and charging devices
- A natural hand care set to prevent and heal dry hands
Office gifts
Office essentials
HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e Wireless All-in-One Printer
If the office printer is always breaking down, the staff will appreciate a new printer. The HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e is a wireless model that can be paired with an Echo device and used with Alexa voice control. It offers capabilities that make it ideal for office use, including double-sided printing, faxing, scanning, printing, and copying. It comes with six months of ink at no additional cost.
It can be difficult to keep a desk organized, but an organizer that’s specifically designed for this purpose simplifies the task. The well-made MaxGear organizer has multiple slots that your co-worker will find useful when tidying up their desk.
Sold by Amazon
Jerry & Maggie Desktop Organizer
If your co-worker has items like binders, pamphlets, and books to organize, this organizer has a design that they’ll find useful. It features large slots that are perfect for stashing a variety of larger items. The shelflike structure also makes it suitable for displaying a few personal items.
Sold by Amazon
Inbox Zero Five-Tier Steel Mesh Paper Tray Desk Organizer
This organizer is designed to keep papers, folders, and files from cluttering a desktop. It has five trays that slide out of the durable frame effortlessly, so items are easy to locate when they are needed.
Sold by Wayfair
There are 30 different witty messages in this pack of signs that are designed to bring a little humor to the office. It also comes with two blank boards and a dry-erase marker for writing customized messages.
Sold by Amazon
Bomei Pack Rose-Gold Office Accessories
These stylish office accessories will make any co-worker feel special, thanks to the attractive rose-gold finish. It includes a stapler, tape dispenser, pen, clips, and pencil cup.
Sold by Amazon
For comfort and convenience
Asakuki Essential Oil Diffuser
There’s a good chance that a little light therapy and aromatherapy will promote productivity at the office. In addition to delivering delightful scents into the air, this diffuser emits lights of different colors for a soothing glow. It comes with a remote control.
Sold by Amazon
Broadway Basketeers Six-Box Gourmet Food Gift Tower
There’s no better way to celebrate with office co-workers than with delicious food. This eye-catching gift tower is packed with goodies, including cookies, candies, and popcorn. It’s perfect for sharing during an office party.
Sold by Amazon
Honeywell HT-900 TurboForce Air Circulator Fan
With a pivoting head, quiet operation, and three speeds, this fan is an ideal gift for anyone who works in a stuffy office. It’s small but mighty, as it can circulate air for a distance as far away as 27 feet. It’s also easy to operate and doesn’t take up a lot of space.
Cleaner air will make many employees feel more comfortable in the office. The Core 300 air purifier works with HEPA filtration to remove allergens, such as pollen and dust, and other contaminants from the air. Reasonably quiet operation means it won’t interfere with office work.
Lasko 1,500-Watt Compact Space Heater
It can be difficult to concentrate if there’s a chill in the workspace. A compact space heater like this model by Lasko can warm the room without the need to turn up the thermostat. It offers protection against overheating, a long cord, and easy-to-operate controls.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
For break time
A popcorn maker is an office gift that every employee can enjoy. This model by Dash pops up to 16 cups at once and has an on-lid removable tray for melting butter. It works with hot-air technology that doesn’t require oil to operate.
Anyone who spends a lot of time at the office will appreciate a mini fridge. This model has a 4-liter interior that is suitable for keeping snacks and beverages cold. It’s available in a choice of several fun colors.
One of the most popular coffee makers on the market, the Keurig K-Elite brews to perfection, thanks to the user-friendly controls that include a brew-strength button and cup-size function. It can even make cold brews.
Keurig 48-Piece Favorite Flavors K-Cup Assortment
If your office has a Keurig coffee maker, the staff will be thrilled with this assortment of K-cups. They are made by top coffee brands with delicious flavors that are sure to please avid coffee drinkers, such as caramel, mocha, and vanilla.
Sold by Macy’s
Laurie Gates Cafe Amaretto 7-Piece Mug Set With Wire Rack
A set of mugs is a nice gift for employees who share office space. This collection includes six colorful 15-ounce mugs and a sleek metal rack to display them close to the coffee maker. The mugs are made of stoneware that’s durable and heat-resistant.
Sold by Macy’s
Mind Reader SnackCar Supreme Snack Organizer
Made especially for snacks, this two-tiered caddy rotates, so it’s easy to find the perfect midday pick-me-up. It’s perfect for keeping snacks such as granola bars, potato chips, candy, and nuts readily available for the office crew.
Sold by Amazon
Other top office gifts
- This compact single-serve coffee maker doesn’t take up much space and is suitable for small offices
- A desk calendar that features a new word to learn each day
- A cord organizer for keeping the area under a desk tangle-free
- An ergonomic footrest for extra comfort
- This tower power strip will significantly increase the number of available outlets and USB chargers in an office
Contributing authors: Allen Foster, Margot Malverty, and Jennifer Manfrin
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