15 Great Gifts for Female Coworkers & Employees

15 Great Gifts for Female Coworkers & Employees

Are you in a pinch and need to get a gift for a female coworker or employee? Read this gift guide to give you some great ideas.

We spend about 30% of our lives working. Since we spend so much time with our coworkers, we’re bound to form important relationships with them.

Whether it's their birthday, the holiday season, or you just want to show them a little extra appreciation, a thoughtful gift can help build and nurture your professional relationship.

But gift shopping for coworkers and employees can be tough, especially for female recipients. Corporate gifts tend to be generic, and women often end up with “unisex” gifts that are geared more toward their male coworkers. 

So if you’re feeling a little stuck on what to get your favorite coworker, here are 15 ideas to get the brain juices flowing. By the end, you’ll have an idea of how to give a great gift to your female coworker and build that meaningful connection through the art of gift-giving.

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3-in-1 Sip System by Fellow

Everyone needs one good water bottle. They’re sustainable, money-saving, and healthy (goodbye, microplastics). 

If you’re looking for a simple gift that is still unique and fun, consider the 3-in-1 Sip System from Fellow. This chic bottle holds 16 oz of your favorite hot or cold drink and has a ceramic coating that’s both feminine and chic.

And Goody lets the recipient choose from different sophisticated color options. And did we mention it comes with three different lids?

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Sterling Silver Tube Medium Hoops by Mejuri

If you’re looking for a classic gift to give your best friend at work, the Sterling Silver Tube Medium Hoops from Mejuri are an excellent option. These beautiful, dainty hoops make the perfect pair of earrings for work or a night out; since they’re sterling silver, they’re almost as strong as she is. Almost.

Not only is it a thoughtful and affordable gift, but Mejuri is a female-founded company.

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Nodpod SILK from Nodpod

The Nodpod SILK is the perfect gift idea for your favorite teammate. 

It’s a weighted sleeping mask made of silk. What more needs to be said? It’s one of the most comfortable things out there, perfect for a soothing, slow evening in or a morning of sleeping in. Your BFF will probably want to sleep with this eye mask every day, which is fine because silk is skin-friendly.

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Air Fryer 5QT XL Deluxe by Uber Appliance

Everybody loves their kitchen gadgets, but did you know that Uber Appliances makes a XL Deluxe Air Fryer? The Uber Appliance Air Fryer XL is one of the best air fryers on the market and you can even air fry a whole chicken. This is basically a match made in heaven, perfect for your coworker in the office who loves to cook at home.

This unique gift is also super functional — it can cook food in many different ways, including air frying, broiling, baking, roasting, dehydrating, and more. During the next crunch day at work, don’t be surprised if you get a Slack message about how this Air Fryer cooked her breakfast (bagel), lunch (pizza), and dinner (rotisserie chicken). 

It works for a birthday gift, holiday gift, farewell gift, or for celebrating a rock star employee. And while it may seem a tad risky to give such a substantial appliance, when you gift on Goody, the recipient can always swap for an alternative gift option if they prefer.

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US States Candle by Homesick

For your office mate who takes every chance they can get to visit their hometown, the US States Candle from Homesick is the perfect gift. Liven their workspace up with the ideal desk accessory: a dreamy-smelling candle. 

This candle is made from a natural soy wax and each State has their own custom scent that your recipient can choose from. Her home office has never been more relaxing.

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Lid Joy Duo by Ami Cole

For the woman in the office who would never be caught looking anything less than her best, the Lid Joy Duo will give her day a dose of joy (pun intended).

This kit comes in two beautiful shades: Uptown/Downtown or Coast to Coast. This kit makes your eyes look natural, beautiful, and a little dramatic, like a real-life Disney princess.

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Super-Plush Robe by Brooklinen

Another coworker gift to help ladies relax on their night off or elevate their remote workday is the. This Super-Plush Robe is incredibly soft and elegant. Plus, from the angle of a Google Hangout, this looks more kimono than robe — it’s maybe the only bathrobe you can wear on a work call, camera on.

And with Goody, your recipient can choose the exact color they want, ensuring that they get a color that fits their wardrobe and personality. 

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Reed Diffuser by APOTHEKE

We all love a good diffuser to get essential oils into our lives, so a new diffuser is a great gift for a coworker or employee you love. But this Reed Diffuser from APOTHEKE is next level. 

With this office gift, she’ll be able to take her favorite scents with her wherever she goes. 

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Monogrammed Fold-up Belt Bag by Paravel

Fanny packs are in right now, and the Monogrammed Fold-up Belt Bag from Paravel is not only super cute and personalized, but it’s also super functional.

It’s lightweight, water-resistant, and can hold lots of stuff, from chargers to ball-point pens to keychains. It’s a must-have gift for any runner, camper, or music festival aficionado. 

With Goody, you can put in her initials for the monogram to make it personal to her, and she gets to choose from six different colors. 

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Bronzino™ Cream Bronzer by Tower28

Sitting in an office all day does not give us that vacation-ready glow we love. 

This gift is handy if she needs a last-minute glow for a wedding or other major event. The Bronzino™ Cream Bronzer by Tower28 is travel-friendly and is the bright solution to sitting under fluorescent lights all day. Even the brands packaging feels like a ray of sunshine. 

It’s a wonderful personal gift at any time, but it could also be a good Christmas gift for a game of Secret Santa during the holiday season when tanning sessions by the shore are few and far between.

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Initial Pisa Bracelet by BaubleBar

The Initial Pisa Bracelet is, in a word, totally unique! The bracelet makes the perfect gift for that colleague who has a modern, sophisticated style.

This bracelet is ready to wear daily and is perfectly lightweight so you can stack it alongside your other bracelets. Made with glass stones, gold plated brass and is hypoallergenic.

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JBL Go 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

The Go 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker from JBL is one of those uncommon goods that blows your mind (but not your eardrums). This WiFi-enabled speaker can hook up with other Sonos speakers to make for surround sound, multi-room listening, and more. It’s also waterproof and portable, making it a perfect companion to patio parties, beach blankets, or long showers. 

For your coworker trying to elevate their smart home, this is a perfect gift. 

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Small Hunter Toiletry Bag by Dagne Dover

If you two are really close, another fabulous work friend gift is the Dagne Dover toiletry bag. It's a stylish and functional upgrade from typical gifts like a tumbler or coffee mug, perfect for someone who values both practicality and aesthetics.

This sleek, sustainable bag from a AAPI and female-founded company is sure to become an essential part of her routine, adding a touch of sophistication to her travels or daily life. She’ll love this thoughtful addition to her essentials collection.

Football Hat by New Era

Football Hat by New Era

For the sport-loving lady in the office, a football hat with her favorite team’s logo will be most appreciated. Who rocks ball caps better than ladies, anyway? 

Goody lets her choose whatever team logo she wants. You just send her the gift, and she’ll pick which team’s logo she wants emblazoned on her cap.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Brightland

You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to know a coworker who loves good food. Packaged beautifully, Brightland's Olive Oil is the perfect gift for the wellness-conscious woman who loves to elevate her meals with high-quality ingredients.

Whether she appreciates the health benefits or simply enjoys the aesthetic of a beautifully crafted bottle, this gift is it. Brightland’s collection of artisan olive oils will take her cooking to the next level, adding richness and flavor to every dish. And with Goody, she can choose from a variety of blends to match her tastes—from bold and robust to smooth and balanced.

Goody Has the Best Gifts for Your Team

Goody has your back when getting gifts for your female coworkers or employees. Simply sign up for Goody, choose your recipient’s gift, put in their phone number or email, and the gift gets sent straight to their inbox, along with your chosen digital card.

Once they open the message, they’ll be able to choose the specifications of their gift and have it shipped straight to their doorstep, with no shipping address needed. (Your recipient provides that info herself when she accepts your gift.)

The greatest part about treating coworkers and employees with Goody is recipients can swap presents if they so choose. After accepting your gift, your coworker can choose from a collection of equal or lower-priced gifts if she’s one of the 50% of people who do opt to swap gifts.

This way, you know your teammates will truly love what comes in the mail. 

With Goody, it’s easy to show the ladies around the office that you appreciate them. A gift goes a long way in building a relationship and showing somebody that you care about them. Today’s present is tomorrow’s gift!

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7 Surprising Benefits of Silk - Skin and Beauty Center | Everyday Health

Giving Gifts that Build Relationships | Healthy Relationships Initiative

What Crystals Can Do for Your Health, According to Science | Healthline

What Percentage of Our Lives Are Spent Working? | Reference