Christmas always sneaks up on you, putting you in a last-minute scramble to find gifts for your coworkers. But this year is the year to get ahead and give your coworkers a thoughtful gift they‘ll appreciate.
Christmas is a time of joy and good cheer for many (roughly 85% of Americans, in fact). Christmas is often associated with long breaks and time off work, slowing productivity and delaying deadlines. Companies can counteract this natural slump by acknowledging the holiday — 74% of people work harder when their employer actively celebrates this season.
Many people associate Christmas gifts for coworkers with white elephant parties, where you exchange deliberately tacky and strange gifts as a gag. But what if you want to find a Christmas gift for a colleague that’s something thoughtful and unique?
Read on to see 14 gifts that can bring a smile to your favorite coworker (and you). Plus, we’ll include a few gifts from value-driven companies that support the causes you care about.
1. The Mini Essentials Vinegar and Olive Oil Sampler by Brightland
For your coworker that’s a major foodie, the Brightland Minis olive oil collection will be a home run. The Mini Essentials Collection comes with four of Brightland’s best sellers in 3.4-ounce sizes: AWAKE, ALIVE, PARASOL, and RAPTURE. AWAKE and ALIVE are cold-pressed olive oils made with Arbequina and Arbosana olives.
PARASOL and RAPTURE are double-fermented vinegars. PARASOL, a raw Champagne vinegar, is made with Navel and Valencia oranges and California chardonnay grapes. RAPTURE, a balsamic vinegar, is crafted from Triple Crown blackberries and California Zinfandel grapes.
Brightland makes high-quality olive oils and vinegar from the best ingredients. This set is a Christmas gift idea that can elevate any holiday season feast — so they can use it in anything from baked goods to salads to stews and more.
2. 4-Pack of Cookies by Levain Bakery
With this sweet gift, your coworker gets a pack of their favorite cookies to enjoy throughout the rest of the holiday season. Levain’s signature flavors include:
- Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip: Dense, chewy, and super-rich
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip: A decadent and balanced crowd-pleaser
- Oatmeal Raisin: A modern twist on a delicious classic, full of plump and sweet raisins
- The Signature Cookie Assortment: For that coworker that can never decide which flavor they want
If you’re looking for a gift for a coworker with a sweet tooth, look no further than the Levain Cookie 4-Pack.
3. Alarm Clock by Loftie
The Loftie Clock is the ideal holiday gift for your design-minded coworker. This innovative alarm clock is designed to replace disruptive alarms from your phone and create a calmer atmosphere in your bedroom.
This clock comes with white noise, nature sounds, and soothing bedtime stories. Your work best friend can also use the BlueTooth compatibility to hook up their favorite calming playlist.
Unlike traditional alarms, Loftie uses a two-tone system for gentle, gradual wake-ups. Plus, the dimmable display is far more conducive to sleep than blue light-emitting phones.
4. The Softest Throw by UpWest
It’s the holiday season, and your coworker who is always cold (even when inside), is probably really feeling it right now. The Softest Throw from UpWest would make a great gift for them.
This soft, fringed blanket was inspired by UpWest’s popular scarf, and it’s one of the coziest blankets around. It’s the perfect coworker gift for Secret Santa, and it’s also one of the more inexpensive gifts on our list. When sent through Goody, the recipient can pick between four color options: Russet, Heather Grey, Henna, and Cool Lagoon.
5. The Cheese Course Charcuterie Board by Knack
The Cheese Course from Knack will give your coworker everything they need to create the best DIY charcuterie they’ve ever made. It comes with a beautiful slate cheese board, cheese knives, and a jar of preserves to serve.
The slate comes straight from the artisans at the Brooklyn Slate Company, a family business that works to uplift the local community. When you shop with Brooklyn Slate, you know you’re supporting local material sourcing and ethical production. This female-founded business works with the Oneida-Lewis chapter of The Arc to provide job opportunities to people with disabilities.
6. The Press Steam Iron by Nori
The Nori Press Steam Iron is the perfect tool to have on hand for ironing a shirt, blouse, or jacket before an important meeting where you want to look your best. It works like a hair straightener — no ironing board is needed.
It makes for a perfect gift to a coworker who is one of the millions of people who travel for work every day or for the officemate who would prefer to make fewer trips to the dry cleaner.
7. Mini Zodiac Necklaces by Rellery
For a gift that’s a bit more personalized, try a Mini Zodiac Necklace from Rellery. This delicate necklace is much more low profile than a monogram piece but is still very personal.
The best part? You don’t even have to know your coworker’s Zodiac sign! They choose it themself when they accept your gift.
It’s the perfect friend gift for somebody who loves looking at their horoscope, and your coworker will appreciate this jewelry box upgrade for more than its pretty face.
8. Executive Portable USB Turntable by Crosley
Energize your coworkers with the Crosley Executive Portable USB Turntable. This record player is compact and portable and has a USB connection that can convert records to digital files. This turntable from Crosley is as much a statement piece of statement home decor as it is a functional object. The suitcase exterior gives it an aura of vintage, all while making it easily transportable.
Crosley has been an industry leader since 1921 when they created the first radio for the everyday person. This turntable honors that history and looks to the future, combining the past and the present in perfect harmony.
9. Embroidered Oversized Hoodie Embroidered by Ocio
Personalized gifts make a present feel that much more special when it comes to a gift exchange. This Oversized Hoodie with Custom Embroidery is as personalized as it gets.
Ocio produces stylish, comfortable clothing made for everyone. This certified organic hoodie comes in seven size options and two colors (white and black). The recipient can choose up to ten letters for the custom embroidery option.
10. Ember Cup, 6oz
When it’s cold outside, a hot cup of coffee or cocoa makes any morning brighter.
The revolutionary Ember Cup will keep drinks hot as long as the smart coffee mug rests on the charger (which also functions as a coaster). If the Ember is removed from the mug warmer, the drink will stay warm for 1.5 hours on just battery power.
11. Breadwinner Baking Pan by Great Jones
Every office has a baking extraordinaire, and your coworker might want to whip up some homemade bread around the holidays. The Breadwinner from Great Jones is the perfect pan for making bread at home.
It’s got a non-toxic ceramic non-stick coating and comes in two beautiful colors — Broccoli green and Blueberry blue. When you send it via Goody, your recipient gets to choose which color they prefer!
12. The Homebody Slipper and Sock Pack by Mack Weldon
When working from the home office in the winter, warm socks and slippers are a must, and the Homebody Pack has both. (It’s also a phenomenal Father’s Day gift — we’re early, but it’s never too soon to shop for him.)
These slippers and socks keep your toes warm all day, even during the morning walk to the mailbox through a bit of snow. This set comes in four sizes so that everyone can appreciate a minimalist interpretation of these classic winter garments.
13. Coffee Gift Box by Cometeer
Everybody needs a caffeine pick-me-up to get them through the afternoon workday slump, and Cometeer has just the thing. Their coffee is perfectly brewed and then flash-frozen with liquid nitrogen to seal in all those rich flavors. All you have to do is add water and enjoy.
This Cometeer Gift Box allows the coffee lover in question to choose their favorite flavor and have it sent straight to them.
14. Cloud Cotton Robe by Parachute Home
“Treat yourself” days are important for mental wellness, and this luxe robe is the ideal companion for your coworker’s R&R.
The machine-washable Cloud Cotton Robe is made from 100% long-staple Turkish cotton and comes in eight sizes. Your recipient can pick which of the nine color options they’d like, including rose, amber, mulberry, cobalt, and more.
Give Your Team the Best Christmas Ever
When buying gifts for coworkers, you want to get them something that builds your relationship.
Goody can be your partner in giving gifts to the people in your life who deserve some extra recognition.
With Goody, all you need to do is sign up for a free Business account, choose your gift, put in the recipient’s email or phone number, and the gift gets sent to their inbox. After they go through the digital gift opening experience, complete with a digital card and personalized note, they add any gift specifications and their address, and the gift is sent straight to them.
Even though you put a lot of thought into the gift, your friend might have preferred something else instead. With Goody, there’s an easy solution to this situation — Goody allows recipients to swap gifts for an equal or lower-priced item. In fact, about 50% of people do.
Plus, with Goody’s option to shop by brand values, you can embrace the holiday spirit by sending gifts that support female-founded, BIPOC-founded, sustainable, or certified organic companies.
Sources:
U.S. Christmas Season - Statistics & Facts | Statista
Celebrating Christmas improves workplace productivity | HR News
Giving Gifts that Build Relationships: Series Introduction | Healthy Relationships Initiative
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