Your office staff is the backbone of your business.
Besides measurable work, office staff members have a critical role in setting corporate culture. Creating a culture of engagement leads to increased productivity, morale, and attention to detail.
For example, Caterpillar, a construction parts production company, prioritized employee engagement with stunning results — they saw an extra $2 million in profits and 34% more reported satisfied customers. Rewarding those who create positive company culture is in the best interest of every business owner.
Let your employees know you care about them by going above and beyond to make their day. Incorporating gift-giving as a morale-boosting technique can unite your office community and strengthen your relationships.
Today, we’ve come up with a gift guide with ideas for your office staff. These appreciation gifts are a great way to say thank you to those people who deserve it most.
1. Roaster Sampler Box by Onyx Coffee Lab
Make your team’s AMs (and PMs) a little richer with the Onyx Roaster Sampler Box.
Onyx is a well-known, high-quality coffee roaster, taking home multiple trophies at the Brewers and Barista Cup Championships every year from 2016 to 2022. They’re so renowned that they host classes for everyone from at-home coffee aficionados to expert brewers looking to pick up some new insight.
In short, Onyx makes amazing coffee, and your giftee can get a taste of award-winning brews with four 4-ounce bags of different coffee roasts.
2. Succulent Garden by Lula's Garden
Plants and succulents have a special way of brightening up the energy of a desk, office, or workspace, and caring for them has a unique ability to reduce stress in your home office or in-person workplace.
The Glow Garden succulent makes a great gift set for your office staff. Lula’s Garden ships locally-grown and hand-picked succulents all over the continental United States. Their mission is to bring renewed life to the world — with every garden purchased, Lula’s provides six months of clean water to one individual living in a developing country.
3. Game Night Box by Loved and Found
With this box of Game Night essentials from Loved and Found, your office staffer can host the ultimate night in.
It comes with small-batch popcorn, courtesy of Petersen Family Farms of Utah. Pour the kennels into the 100% food-grade silicone microwavable popcorn popper from W&P for a perfect bowl over and over (since it’s reusable, sustainable, and dishwasher-safe).
The box also has a pair of Midnight snack chocolate bars from Hammond’s Candies, who has been perfecting handmade chocolate for over 100 years in Denver, Colorado.
As soon as the snacks are set out, the giftee can pick from a lively card game or dominoes. As soon as your office staff member unwraps the deluxe black paper box, fun is on the schedule.
4. Eco Kitchen Set by Public Goods
Keep your office at the forefront of this global movement and help your staffer cut down on single-use items with the Eco Set from Public Goods.
This set comes with reusable mesh bags, washcloths, walnut scrubbers, dryer balls, and sustainable sponges. It’s an easy way to make any kitchen a greener space. Plus, thanks to Public Goods’ partnership with Eden Reforestation Project, your staffer will be pleased to know that a tree is planted in their honor when they pick this gift.
5. Sling Bag by Baboon to the Moon
The Sling Bag from Baboon to the Moon is an excellent pick for anybody who needs a little extra to-go storage. This vegan bag neatly fits a phone, lip balm, sunglasses, passport, wallet, and camera, making it superb for weekend adventures or extended travels. The adjustable shoulder strap and zipper pouch add another level of functionality.
With Goody, your recipient can choose between several colors of this tote, so they’ll get to choose what they love: This perfect gift comes in green, black, and yellow.
6. Hot Dish by Great Jones
For a culinary-minded individual who loves to try new recipes, the Hot Dish from Great Jones is an ideal employee gift.
Measuring 9 by 13 inches, this ceramic dish is every at-home chef’s dream. Great Jones takes inspiration from both New York City architecture and Judith Jones, a champion of the top innovators in the kitchen.
The Hot Dish is part tool, part art piece — recipients can choose between two food-themed colors (taffy and blueberry). This dish is made from non-stick ceramic stoneware that is oven and broiler-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s also sturdy enough to go from the freezer straight to the oven and still provide an even bake.
7. Go-To Beanie by HOMAGE
Considering that people lose a significant amount of heat through their heads, a knit beanie like the Go-To Beanie will be handy with the cold weather upon us soon.
Since 2007, HOMAGE has brought the finest vintage-inspired clothing to shoppers looking for a creative twist on the nostalgic items of their youth. The Go-To Beanie is a guaranteed wardrobe staple. While it shines as a terrific holiday gift, the Go-To Beanie has been elevated to a year-round gift, with many choosing to wear beanies in the summer.
8. Mini Pack of Cookie Dough by Deux Cookie Dough
Snacks are considered vital office supplies, whether you work from home or the office. Let’s face it: we all eat cookie dough, and we all like it. That makes the Best Sellers Mini Pack from Deux Cookie Dough the ultimate office gift for the sweet tooth a couple of cubicles down.
9. Digital Gift Card to Heyday
A daily skincare routine is a crucial part of our day, and many people in the office could use a little help getting what they need to keep that routine going. Skincare products are expensive, and this gift card to Heyday is the perfect way to help them out.
With this unique gift card, they’ll be able to get what they need to keep their skin glowing for that next Zoom meeting.
10. Original Puffy Blanket by Rumpl
The Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket is one of the best gifts you can get for the outdoorsy person in the office. This comfy blanket is weatherproof and meant for all seasons, keeping you warm whenever you need it. The Original Puffy Blanket is made from post-consumer recycled materials like plastic water bottles.
The creators behind Rumpl wanted to combine the cozy factor of a sleeping bag with the practicality of everyday bedding. This idea led from a homemade “sleeping bag blanket” to a Kickstarter project funded in under 24 hours to collaborations with award-winning artists.
Rumpl partners with 1% for the Planet to combat greenwashing and bring real change to our planet.
Show Your Team Some Love
Corporate gifts can be a bit of a challenge, but with Goody, they don’t have to be. It doesn’t have to be the holiday season for you to take the time to give a thoughtful gift. In fact, repeated gifting can impact turnover rates, with a reported 57% of workers stating that they would be more loyal to companies that sent gifts.
Automated gifting with Goody can help sustain engagement levels, ensuring that no birthday, work anniversary, or holiday goes uncelebrated. Goody’s software integrates with over 30 HR platforms, so you and your HR team can focus on big-picture projects and day-to-day operations while still showering your team with the appreciation they deserve.
To give a gift with Goody, sign up for a free account and select a gift. Input the recipient’s email or phone number — no physical address is required. Then, the recipient will be notified their day is about to get a lot better! Once they go through the digital unwrapping experience, they choose their color or specifications (if applicable) and input their preferred mailing address. All that’s left for them to do is wait patiently (or not so patiently) for their present to arrive.
However, the giftee has another option: If they like your gift but see something else that catches their eye, they can swap your gift for an equal or lower priced item. With Goody, people don’t have to deal with the hassle of returning a gift at a store, which is probably why 50% of recipients opt to swap!
It’s an amazing tool that helps you make sure your staff member gets the perfect gift, whether it’s a new employee gift, a white elephant gift, or more.
Check out Goody today and use it the next time you need a coworker gift. They’ll feel your appreciation, you’ll build the relationship, and you’ll be able to do it all with ease.
Sources:
The Holidays: the importance of gift-giving | The Phoenix
The Beanie Guys Keep It Cool in the Wet, Hot Los Angeles Summer | Mel Magazine
Developing and Sustaining Employee Engagement | SHRM
The Surprising Importance of Employer Gifts | HR Daily Advisor
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