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Top 70 Gifts for Coworkers & Work Colleagues

In some workplaces, exchanging gifts for coworkers is something awakered that has never happened before; yet, in other places, employees use any personal or public occasion to hold a celebration and exchange gifts to entertain themselves and get out of the seriousness of the work environment for some time so that they can follow up and continue working hard. And some employers and human resources departments are well aware of this and they organize and encourage employees to do so in order to increase the interdependence of the staff members to each other, and then increase their love and loyalty for the workplace.

Thus, for those who want to present gifts for coworkers, for any reason, we offer you in this article a bunch of gift ideas for coworkers that you can benefit from in order to choose the appropriate coworker gifts. Classifying the types of coworkers’ gifts may make it easier for you to choose the right gift because it directs you to search and identify the type of gift that may be proper for the coworker according to their habits and personality. Initially, we will review some of the qualities of coworkers gift ideas and some tips to be considered before buying such a gift; then, we will state the coworkers gifts’ categories in general, and later in details so enjoy reading the article:

  • Tips before buying coworkers’ gifts.
  • Qualities of Coworkers’ Gifts.  
  • Personal accessories as gifts for colleagues.
  • Fashion accessories as gifts for colleagues.
  • Gifts office accessories
  • Office Decoration Accessories
  • Fun and Entertainment Gifts
  • Funny Gifts
  • Simple Gifts
  • Farewells Gifts for Coworkers (Separated Article -Read it here)

Here are some suggested coworkers gifts that you can present to your colleagues…

Qualities of coworkers’ gifts…

They are gifts suitable for the work environment or to be used within the working hours or when going to work back and forth; generally for being outside the home as these gifts are not related to housing.

Coworkers’ gifts are personal and not multi-person gifts; for instance, the coffee machine might be used by everyone so often times it will not be a personal gift.

Business gifts are often revered and elegant for those with whom we have a superficial relationship with. 

Gifts for coworkers must be elegantly and attractively wrapped as the symbolism of the gift is the gift itself and not the cost of the gift, unlike gifts that are presented to a brother or a close friend.

Wrapping gifts depends also on whether it will be presented at the workplace or at an outdoor celebration or at home, because the workplace is more formal.

 

What to consider when buying gifts for coworkers…

If the gifted person is a colleague: Keep in mind that other co-workers and managers will see the gift or watch the opening moments of this gift, so you should avoid romantic or funny gifts that reduce the value of the gifted person to preserve their prestige in the workplace, especially if there will be different administrative levels or employees who do not have close relationships with the gifted person.

If the gifted person is a manager: It is preferable to present symbolic and inexpensive gifts in order to ensure the professional appearance of your behavior and to not be misinterpreted that you are aiming to woo your manager for business interests. 

For all coworkers: You should avoid presenting gifts that has different interpretations especially between two genders unless it is intended as a joke for a close colleague. For example, it might not be appropriate to present an over-weighted coworker a coupon from a food website; although it has a good meaning because the gifted person likes food, at the same time, it might indicate a glimpse of ridicule for their excess love for food. All of that depends on the relationship between the gifting and the gifted person, as well as the personality of the gifted person and how they accept jokes from others. So if you cannot bring pleasure to others, you should avoid annoying them.

 Unless they are close friends, do not present special made gifts for coworkers: Such as printed mugs or other printed products, unless it is common in the work environment and it has been repeated before. Actually, coworkers’ gifts should not be expensive unlike family or close friends’ gifts because we should try to maintain professionalism in the work environment even when buying gifts.

 Gift should not be of high value or much higher than other colleagues: Because the gift is symbolic and certainly you do not want other colleagues to feel like there is a purpose behind this gift! In addition, the rest of the colleagues will expect to be presented such gifts on their own occasions as much as the value of this gift; otherwise it would seem that you do not give them the same value.

Don’t be romantic on an occasion where other people are invited: If there is a relationship between two coworkers, the gift may vary depending on which it will be presented. If other coworkers are there, it is preferable to provide a general and traditional gift; and to save the special or the romantic gift to be presented outside work. But if the gift is basically away from the scope of work, you can choose any kind of gift you like.

Personal Accessories as Gift Ideas to be used along the way to work…

In fact, you can consider the time that one of your colleagues needs to get to the workplace, some need few minutes while others might take an hour; also some of them have their own car while others use transportation. So if the target people are those who need a long time to get to work, you can consider the following ideas when you would like to present those gifts:

1- Wireless Headphones

The great advantage of wireless headphones as gift ideas for coworkers is that they offer great flexibility of movement while they are being played, whether for entertainment by listening to music or making calls in general. This is more useful and convenient while using transportation as it enables its user to avoid wires interfering with other things while wearing them so it is good gift ideas for coworkers who don’t already have one. Preferably, choose one of two types of headphones; foldable ones if they are large to cover the ear as some prefer this type of headphones in winter to warm the ears in cold weather. Notably, this kind of headphones can be folded and put in any bag easily. Yet, the second type is the small wireless headphones such as the AirPod from Apple that can be stored in a pocket because they are easily carried, used, and more practical for outdoor trips.

2- Lunch Box

Some people buy their snacks -take away- in work; yet, others prefer to bring their snacks with them from home to eat healthily or to save money. And for those who bring their meals from home, the lunch boxes would be a good gift idea because they need a convenient carrying method to carry this food to work without damaging it or damaging other stuff they carry, especially if they are away from the workplace and need a long time by transportation. So you can choose one of the products to be presented as a gift idea for your colleague at work that gets used to bring a light meal with them from home.

3- Car Thermal Mug

Although thermal mugs are commonly used to drink hot drinks to maintain their temperature for a long time, they are also suitable for those who do not own a car and use transportation because they can use it during their trip and put it in a handbag or backpack when finished. Thermal mugs can be sealed tightly like a bottle to keep out any fluid remaining from them during movement.

It is one of the gift ideas for coworkers especially in the winter season because one may need hot liquids when going work to keep themselves warm, especially if they work away from home.

4- Laptop Case

The gifted person may already have a laptop bag to use when going work, but it might not be multi-purpose! Thus, if you find that you have a chance to offer a better valuable laptop bag, it will be a good gift. For example, you can buy a waterproof laptop bag if you live in a rainy country in winter; or a smart bag with USB ports to charge cellphones via an external USB without opening the bag or take out the power bank. Moreover, in case they have a laptop bag that suits only the laptop, you can buy a backpack laptop bag that accommodates additional accessories such as glasses, books, a notebook, a cap, etc.

5- Perfume

Fragrances are a one of the perfect gift ideas for coworkers for all occasions. Mainly, they are considered a reserved solution of its kind when you are confused about any gift you buy for a coworker; yet, the quality and content remains another challenge as you should not buy any unknown type of perfume. If you cannot identify what perfume the gifted person prefers, you should buy the best-selling brands of famous perfumes whether you buy it online or from perfume stores in malls. Therefore, you guarantee that your gift suits most of the tastes of men or women; likewise, it will become an appropriate gifts for coworkers of both sexes.

6- Postman Bag

Some men do not prefer to carry a backpack or handbag on a daily basis, especially if they are not carrying many items while moving like laptops. So the postman bags are a small bag wrapped around the body to carry small and essential accessories only such as sunglasses, mobile charger, power bank, headphones and wallet as it is hard to carry such stuff in the pocket. Consequently, presenting postman bags as gifts for coworkers is a good idea, especially if they spend a little time while coming and going from work, so it would be a practical and suitable gift.

7- Keychain

If the gifted person owns a car and uses it to come to work then the best choice is to offer them a keychain medal; yet, avoid large ones to not disturb the user when placed it in the pocket. And so you guarantee that you have presented a good gift for your coworker.

8- Handbag

People who move around outside with a lot of papers need this type of bags whether they are salesmen, managers, lawyers or some other jobs attending outside meetings. For those people you can present a valuable leather bag that can be carried during working hours, so you should pick a decent one in order to add an elegant overall look to the coworker who carries it before others.

Fashion accessories as gifts to be used along the way to work…

Fashion accessories are unique when presented as gifts for coworkers because they give an extra touch of elegance to the outlook of the gifted person; as well as, they are practical in use. Thus, if you present one of the stylish fashion accessories on the occasions and celebrations of coworkers, it will be a good addition to their daily look when going to work back and forth and here are few ideas that would help:

9- Scarf

Suitable for winter to protect the neck of the gifted person from cold and frost; also it increases their elegance. However, if the work clothes are formal, you can buy a scarf of a neutral color fitting with suits and formal clothes. Yet, if the work clothes are informal then your options will be larger when you buy in terms of colors and patterns; in addition, you can buy either heavy or light depending on the weather of your country to suit the daily use of your coworker.

10- Winter Hat

Winter woolen hat may be an essential accessory for some people in winter for outdoor trips, especially for those who leave their homes early in the morning to go to work in order to protect them from fever due to the sudden change of weather from the warmth of the house to the frost of the street. Thus, it is a one of the good gift ideas for coworkers to who wear regular hats in winter.

11- Gloves

Gloves are an accessory that many people do not buy for themselves while it might be important for them in winter. Mainly, you can buy one of the leather gloves that add elegance to the appearance of the wearer, for both men and women. And it is more practical to gift to coworkers in countries with long winter days because in some countries, winter season may not exceed few weeks.

12- Necktie

Neckties are good gift ideas for coworkers in companies requiring uniforms. It is a popular gift for formal occasions too. Notably, you can buy them in a gift box to be suitable for gifting. Yet, you can buy them with other gift accessories in the same gift box to be a gift with one consistent style; likewise, you can present with the necktie a pen, a watch, a wallet, a tie pin or cufflinks. Mainly, adding any of these accessories to the neckties will be better than presenting them on their own. 

13- Cufflinks

It is one of the formal gift ideas for coworkers, which is either presented individually or with other accessories such as a necktie. Mainly, it is suitable for presenting to managers on their own occasions. 

14- Wallet

Whether for men or women, wallets can perform as gifts for coworkers and they are suitable for both genders. Also, it is preferable to choose from famous materials and brands to ensure its quality because the gifted person certainly has one. Thus, your gift must be of high quality to encourage the gifted person to get rid of the old wallet and use your gift.

Office Accessories as Gifts…

Office accessories are one of the most used gifts for coworkers because they spend long hours in the office or inside the company; therefore it is best suited to present as a gift to coworkers to be used frequently throughout the working hours and here are some of these ideas:

15- Coffee Mug

Coffee Mug: It is certainly one of the most popular gift ideas for coworkers, but it is better to choose an untraditional coffee cup to be a gift. In fact, you can get ones with positive words written on it, or in a funny shape, or with cheerful engravings on it. Mainly, there is always a difference between the traditional coffee cup and the one that is worth presenting as a gift to coworkers.

16- Wireless Cellphone Charger

It is inevitable for any employee to charge their mobile during working hours and sometimes it may be one of the main work tools already. So then it will be practical to use a wireless mobile charger because it is easier to pick up calls without the need to unplug the charger. So you can present a mobile charger compatible with the type of coworkers’ cellphones as a gift on one of their own occasions.

17- Water Bottle

Putting a bottle of water next to the person on the desk is always a reminder of the need to drink water to stay hydrated throughout the day even if we do not feel thirsty; so the user drinks whenever they see it. Also, the bottle enables its user to fill it with a good amount of water to not waste time going back and forth to fill the water cup. Thus, it is essential as an office accessory for co-workers especially for those who care for their own health. 

18- Pen

Although most of our writing and work is on computers nowadays, the pen is still inevitable to be used in daily work, whether for signatures or taking notes. Therefore, it is one of the good gift ideas for coworkers, especially suitable for managers. And you can note the importance of using the pen from one person to another depending on their job; and according to that, you can determine whether this gift is suitable for this person or not.

19- Wireless Mouse

Due to the long hours spent working in front of the computer in many jobs, the use of a wireless mouse is more comfortable compared to using a mouse with a wire. So if you notice that your colleague has a wired mouse, you can present them a wireless mouse to be used in work or at home.

20- Leather Notebook

The leather notebooks are characterized by their elegance and attractive shape, and they are most suitable for use in meetings when one needs to move from one place to another, inside or outside the company, to attend them. In fact, leather notebooks have the ability to be carried all the time and to withstand the sweating of the hand, in addition to its elegant and distinctive appearance. Therefore, it is one of the distinctive gift ideas for coworkers who frequently attend internal and external meetings of companies.

21- Backrest Massager

Long sitting during working hours may force some to use an additional backrest for the chair used in the workplace, so usually a traditional cotton backrest is used. Yet, you can present your coworkers a backrest that is placed on the chair to make a back massage while sitting in order to give a double sense of comfort as it helps to get rid of, and protect against, any back spasms caused by prolonged sitting. So you can consider the massager backrest as a special gift for coworkers who sit a lot while working in the offices.

22- Back Cushion

You can choose from hundreds of padded back cushions to use as a backrest, including shapes that fit men, women, or both. However, you should choose a cheerful and unconventional cushion to be more suited as a gift for coworkers. For example, you can choose the popular smiley face pillow that comes with different patterns so it is both fun and practical as a gift, especially among female colleagues.

23- Office Scent

Perfume fans can be easily identified in the work environment due to their permanent or excessive use of special fragrances and perfumes. For those co-workers, you can present one of the office scents that gives them a smell continuously at work which brings more pleasure and delight to the workplace. 

24- Magnifying Glass

Practically, the magnifying glass does not have frequent use in the office; but it is one of the entertainment tools that could be used sometimes because it attracts attention and curiosity when one sees it. And some of which have a decorated copper handle which makes it suitable for gifting, especially for those who wear glasses of coworkers as a kind of joke.

Gifts as Office Decorations…

Sometimes giving a decorative office gift as a gift for coworkers may be a better option if you are worried about whether the other types of gifts are suitable for the gifted person or not. This happens if you do not have a close relationship with the gifted coworker. So you can identify various ideas by reading the following:

25- Wooden Calendar

Adding wooden cubes or slices as a decorative piece for the office gives an aesthetic and decorative touch at the same time. Mainly, it is used instead of paper calendars. Although all of us use electronic devices when we need to know the daily calendar, wooden cubes and slices are still one of the office accessories that you can present as a gifts for coworkers for those who have their own office or office space.

26- Office Photo Frame

Some people prefer to see one or several of their family’s personal photos before them on the desk, such as pictures of the children or the spouse; so they should be places in an elegant frame. However, others put some words of encouragement or motivation in front of them to always remember these words. So if the coworker is one of those people, you can present them one of the appropriate frames for this purpose.

27- Docking Station

There is no doubt that any office must have a holder to accommodate the writing tools and basic pens. And some of them are available with a mobile charger so you can charge your phone before you on the desk and monitor it. Notably, there are wooden holders that look elegant on the desktop and they are practical gifts for coworkers.

28- Desk Organizer Set

It is a convenient gift ideas for coworkers if they do not have an office organizer set. Mainly, it is a set of several parts, a pen case with a portfolio, a file classifier or a small library, a writing pad and etc… In some companies, employees receive the office room completely empty, and therefore they bring what they need for themselves. So this will be a convenient gift to co-workers whether on the occasion of joining the company by other colleagues, or if it happens to be a special occasion for the gifted person on the early days of work.

29- Magnetic Gadgets

You can buy some attractive magnetic ornaments and decorations, such as a globe that circulates in the air on a magnetic field without being touched from all directions over a basis. Many other shapes work with the same technology to appear to swim alone in the air without any holder. It usually works by connecting the base to electricity to generate a strong magnetic invisible field that is able to carry this piece of metal over it. And it is one of the distinctive gifts for coworkers at the office with a technical profile.

30- Desk Vase

Some co-workers, especially women, prefer to see flowers next to them on the desk permanently. And some buy flowers or few natural roses every few days for themselves and put them in a vase filled with water because they give people pleasure when looking at them. So a small flower vase as a gift is convenient for female co-workers. Mainly, office vases are small in size compared to traditional table vases, so be sure to have a vase of a suitable size for the office of the gift. 

31- Desk Aquarium

The office aquarium is an entertaining gift and preferably, it should not be big in size; likewise, a small aquarium containing one or two golden fish is enough for the gifted person to meditate and feed on a daily basis and enjoy the frequent sightings during the work hours. So it is a one of the best gift ideas for coworkers who are interested in raising and caring for animals.

32- Quill Pen

It may not be popular in our modern times, but the feather pen and its inkwell are one of the finest and most attractive decorative office accessories. It is also suitable for decorating large offices so it is good to present it to managers or coworkers at work as a symbolic gift.

33- Newton Balls

In addition to being a decorative piece on the desktop, it entertains and helps to relieve stress when one observes it and monitors the way it moves frequently. So you can present it as a gift for a coworker to add it to their office.

34- Crystal Antiques

There are many pure crystal figures in various shapes and colors, such as a plane or rose, etc. Usually they sparkle with the lighting of the place to be an attractive masterpiece in order to decorate the office of the coworker.

35- Crystal with Water and Glitter

There are many crystal antiques that contain different attractive colored objects surrounded by water and glitter. It is an entertaining gift as when you shake it, you see the glitter shimmering into the water and slowly descending down the crystal figure. This is a fabulous gift idea for coworkers to decorate their desks. Also you can choose from hundreds of water and glitter crystals from websites or gift shops.

36- Wooden Figures

Figures can usually be used as gifts to reflect the desire, passion or hobby of the gifted person; likewise, you can present a decorative metal or wooden motorbike to take place on the desk of the gifted person, or a sculpture for a coworker’s dream car, a plane for travel lovers, or a ship for fishing lovers. Mainly, there are many decorative figures that have great moral value in addition to being a decorative office piece so this is a good gift idea for coworkers to be considered if the proper figure was identified.

37- Desk Globe

It is a classic gift to decorate offices and it can be presented to co-workers. Notably, the gifted person can roll it around itself giving some entertainment, in addition to its attractive decorative form on the desk.

38- Desk Succulent

Some people want to follow the growth of small plants on their desk day by day after taking care of them; so they are one of the fine office gifts that you can present to coworkers. Mainly, you can buy office natural plants from specialized plants shops or in some large stores at malls because they sell it in a small plant container of marble or plastic that fits the desktop so that it does not take up much space on the desktop.

39- Desk Lampshades

Although any workplace depends on general and appropriate lighting for employees, a desk lampshade might be a decorative office accessory for those who have their own office in a company. So they are different from the home office lampshades that are generally the main source of lighting; yet, at work it is only for decoration. Mainly, there are different types of lampshades that you can buy as gifts such as the ones made of the Himalayan salt, which is characterized by its attractive form that has a sunny color reflected by the natural slat. Moreover, there are the three-dimensional lighting lampshades that give a charming and inspiring touch to the office.

Funny Gifts for Coworkers…

Sometimes you may prefer to give some co-workers funny gifts rather than formal ones regarding the humor relationship between the two of you and here you can choose a gift of this classification.

40- Alarm Clock

If the coworker is one of those people who used to come to work late, this gift will be to urge them to wake up early as a matter of joke.

41- Desktop Punching Bag

This can be dedicated to coworkers who are very irritable and nervous in dealing with others and during work.

42- Head Support Lap Pillow

This is a funny and practical gift at the same time. Actually it suits coworkers who work hard without taking a rest; also it suits employees who are already sleeping at work.

43- Stop Watch

It is a convenient gift for those who do not always finish their tasks on time.

44- Sand Hourglass

It is also one of the good gifts for coworkers to finish work on time.

45- Sticky Notes

It is a convenient gift for coworkers who forget a lot, and for those who do not do some tasks as a result of forgetting.

46- Money Bank

It is one of the funny gifts for everything related to money, whether the employee complains about their low salary, or they spend a lot of money; or recently they were promoted or even joined the work. Also, the moneybox can be presented to those who got a newborn baby or got married recently. So there are different occasions on which this kind of gifts can be presented.

47- Magnifying Glass

It is suitable for low-vision co-workers; and yet they insist on not wearing glasses.

48- Food Coupon

Although it is a practical gift for coworkers, yet, it could be nice to present it for food lovers especially if they are already thin.

49- Office Stress Relief Toys

Tension ball, magnetic forming cubes, Spinning wheel, Rubik’s cube… It is one of the funny gifts that urge to relax and reduce tension for people who suffer from the pressure of the work.

Entertainment Gifts for coworkers…

These gifts are to entertain coworkers outside the working hours to renew their activeness and to clear their minds after the usual hardship of work. Also, these types of gifts can be presented by a group of co-workers who share the cost of the gift and present it to the gifted person; and this will be better than if each colleague brings a small gift individually, and examples include:

50- Cinema Tickets

51- Entertainments Parks free Tickers

52- Free Booking in a Luxurious Restaurant

53- Free Tickets of Resort Beach Day-Use

54- Book a Hotel Room for Several Days

55- Free Cruise Tickets

56- Free Balloon Ride Adventure Tickets

57- Free Fishing Adventure Tickets

58- Free Camping Adventure Tickets

59- Free Sky Diving Adventure Tickets

60- Free Karting Races Tickets

61- Free Horse Riding Tickets

62- Free Aqua Park Tickets

63- Free Paint Ball Tickets

64- Free Kayaking Adventure Tickets

65- Free Trekking and Hiking Adventures Tickets

66- Free Archery Tickets

67- Free Diving Tickets

68- Free Jet Ski Adventure Tickets

69- Free Trip Tickets for a City or Country

70- Free Spartan Race or Tough Mudder Tickets

Symbolic Gifts…

Goals of symbolic gifts are always in the gift process itself, not in the value of the gift and what you may use it for. Therefore, symbolic gift ideas for coworkers may not be of a practical use, but they can be souvenirs instead.

Simple decorative accessories for the office: Many of these types of accessories are symbolic gifts, such as a decorative piece of crystal, or one of the metal or wooden figures that reflects the hobby or the desire of the gifted person; for instance, a dream car or a plane. As well as. Presenting a wooden desk photo frame would be a simple gift and so they add a special picture or motivational words that they wish to see continuously.

Personal Accessories: Some of them may be inexpensive and traditional but with good symbolism, such as pens or perfumes of all kinds.

Decorations Gifts: They are gifts that symbolize care and love such as, a natural desktop plant, a small desktop aquarium, or natural flowers and roses.

Farewells gifts to coworkers: Please read our article “Goodbye Gifts for coworkers” in our magazine to find out more about this category of gifts.

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