You spend one-third of your life with your coworkers, so when it’s time to give a gift, you want to get them something representative of everything you’ve been through together. A meaningful, thoughtful gift is the way to go.
Luckily, gifts don’t have to be expensive, grand gestures. In fact, some of the best gifts don’t cost much at all. Plus, sometimes, we might not have it in the budget to get pricey gadgets for our workmates, and not all situations call for costly items.
In those moments, small and inexpensive gifts are your best bet. We’ve come up with a gift guide full of thoughtful gifts for the people who help you get through every Zoom call.
Read on to explore 13 unique gifts for every coworker in your life.
Sleeping Mask by Nodpod®
The Nodpod® is a great gift for anyone who could use a night of improved sleep. Sleep masks are a luxurious accessory proven to help protect a body’s natural sleep cycles. Eye masks can increase REM sleep and improve sleep quality by blocking artificial light, which disrupts melatonin production.
The Nopod® goes one step further and reinvents the traditional eye mask by removing the strap. With no strap, the mask relies on the technology behind weighted blankets. The weight keeps the mask in place during a night of calming sleep while applying deep-pressure touch therapy. The Nopod® can help calm the mind, soothe headaches, and lull an active brain to sleep.
Dark Chocolate Bar 4-Pack by Hu Kitchen
Hu Kitchen Dark Chocolate is a small gift that packs big flavors. Thanks to their focus on clean ingredients, Hu chocolate bars have no refined sugar, cane sugar, GMOs, soy lecithin, sugar alcohol, or emulsifiers. These chocolate bars are also gluten-free, Kosher-certified, and vegan.
Your recipient can choose from ten different delicious flavors to get their favorite chocolatey creation. From the classic vanilla crunch to the imaginative cashew butter + raspberry, there is something for everyone.
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
If your work best friend is a sneakerhead, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is the perfect gift. Originally published in 2016, this New York Times Bestseller is the memoir of Phil Knight, the founder of Nike.
Since Knight is notoriously media-shy, readers will be shocked and intrigued by previously unheard stories and the history of the brand. Nike’s humble beginnings will inspire your coworkers to take on new opportunities when they present themselves.
Mini Tin Candles From APOTHEKE
The APOTHEKE Mini Tin Candles are a simple yet functional gift that uses only perfume-grade fragrance oils.
Since 2011, APOTHEKE has been at the forefront of luxury fragrances. All their candles are hand-poured in Brooklyn by skilled craftspeople, and these two-ounce candles burn cleanly for 15 hours. Upon receiving this gift virtually, the recipient can choose between six scents (charcoal, earl grey bitters, hinoki lavender, white vetiver, sea salt grapefruit, and canvas).
2-Pack of Popcorn by Maddy & Maize
Choose a 2-Pack of Maddy & Maize Popcorn to send delicious snacks to your favorite coworker. Maddy & Maize products are made from the highest quality ingredients and are GMO-free.
The gift recipient can select their favorite flavors from a collection of white cheddar, birthday cake, bourbon barbeque, chocolatey churro, or dark chocolatey caramel.
Card Game by No Wrong Answers
Fun gifts like the No Wrong Answers Card Game offer your coworker (and their family and friends) a chance to let loose and have some good, old-fashioned PG fun — with a twist.
Professional comedians wrote every question and prompt in this card game, perfectly balancing belly laugh-inducing conversations with work-appropriate humor. This set is ideal for family game nights, Zoom call team building for remote workers, and more.
Personalized Money Clip Wallet by Swanky Badger
The Personalized Money Clip Wallet from Swanky Badger is the ultimate practical gift to elevate someone’s standard everyday carry. It features five card slots, a magnetic money clip, and a cash pocket.
For an extra dash of thoughtfulness, the recipient has the option to monogram the handmade split leather wallet with their initials in gold.
Best Sellers Chocolate-Covered Pretzels by Fatty Sundays
The Best Sellers Assorted Set of chocolate-covered pretzels from Fatty Sundays brings this company’s most popular products to your work friend’s doorstep.
There’s a biological reason we adore the classic salty and sweet combo that’s featured in chocolate-covered pretzels: the tongue has certain sweetness receptors that only activate when sugar and salt are present.
This set from Fatty Sundays comes with one box each of their birthday cake, toffee, sprinkles, and salted caramel flavors.
Dog Mom Stoneware Coffee Mug by Sweet Water Decor
Celebrate the unique bond between humans and pups with this dishwasher and microwave-safe Dog Mom Stoneware Coffee Mug. This beautiful stoneware coffee cup is minimalist and stylish, making it perfect for a lazy Saturday morning.
EVOO Olive Oil by Graza Sizzle
If there’s a foodie in the office, the Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil will effortlessly elevate their cooking. This on-trend, gluten-free, vegan olive oil is made with Picual olives that stand up to high temperatures and a fast-paced kitchen.
The olives are grown in Spain and harvested in November and December to produce a more mild taste that pairs well with nearly any dish.
ShineOn Lip Jelly by Tower 28
The ShineOn Lip Jelly is a great gift that combines lip gloss's beautiful shine with lip balm's moisturizing comfort. It’s never sticky, always shiny, and can be applied in a simple swipe. No matter which of the colorful (or clear) shades your recipient chooses, they’ll enjoy five nourishing oils that boost lip health and smile confidence.
Tower 28 is the go-to makeup and skincare retailer that focuses on supporting sensitive skin with dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and fragrance-free collections.
Monogrammed Sewn Leather Luggage Tag by Northwind
Traveling for business is a common fixture of corporate America, with millions of business trips taken every day.
If your coworker is constantly leaving town for work, they might need a high-quality leather luggage tag like the Monogrammed Sewn Leather Luggage Tag. Your recipient can customize this tag from Northwind with their initials to make their bag readily identifiable.
Besides the three-letter monogram, the giftee can choose between full grain, genuine leather in red maple or black.
Macaron Variety Pack by Dana's Bakery
Thanks to the Variety Pack from Dana’s Bakery, everyone can enjoy flavors worthy of royalty. Dana’s Bakery takes the classic influence of French pâtisserie and injects them with nostalgic flavors that appeal to all palates.
The flavors include fried oreo, fruity cereal, churro, krispy rice treat, Boston cream donut, cherry limeade, funfetti, and more. There’s something for everyone in your office, especially since these 12 delights are gluten-free.
The Best Coworker Gifts on a Budget
When giving gifts to your coworkers, you want something more than a random mouse pad or an IOU for an after-work happy hour. However, sometimes that’s easier said than done.
Let’s be real: we’re all so busy, and there are only so many hours in the day (and we spend nine of them at work). That’s why Goody makes it easy to send everything from birthday gifts to holiday gifts with a simple click. Integrate the Goody autogifting platform in your company’s HR Stack so that no celebration or work anniversary goes unnoticed.
Start by signing up for a Goody Business account (it’s free) and finding the gift you want to give your coworker. Put in your coworker’s email or phone number, and the gift gets sent straight to them. They go through an exciting digital gift-opening experience, select the flavor or color of the gift, and can add their own address so they can receive the gift.
You may know your team pretty well, but if you work remotely or for a large company, you might not be close to everyone. That’s okay — with Goody, recipients can swap gifts of equal or lesser value (actually, 50% of recipients do). You can say goodbye to racing through the mall, looking for a last-minute present that’s worthy of your amazing team members.
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ATTENTION: Home Cooks. Are you using the right oil for the right job? | University of Illinois
Is Chai Tea Good For You? What You Need to Know | Utopia
Sleep Mask Benefits: Uses, Types, and More | Healthline
Weighted Blankets: How They Work | Live Science
The Science Behind Why Sweet and Salty Are the Perfect Taste Combination | Business Insider
One third of your life is spent at work | Gettysburg College
The Chai Box: How a family tradition became an Oprah-approved company | CNBC
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