15 Inexpensive Motivational Gifts for Employees

1. The Gift of Choice

Let your recipient choose a Goody gift of their choice! They’ll be able to select a gift from the entire Goody catalog, excluding alcohol and most retail gift cards.

You probably want to avoid sending gift cards as business gifts – given gift cards are normally considered taxable income for employees and virtually never deductible. By sending The Gift of Choice, you can rest assured that only physical gifts are included.

2. Nodpod® Sleeping Mask

The Nodpod® is a revolutionary sleeping mask that uses deep-touch pressure therapy to calm the mind, soothe headaches, and put you right to sleep. Deep pressure therapy is a proven stress reliever, so the Nodpod® makes for a great gift for any industry.

3. Monogrammed Leather Luggage Tag by Northwind

A Monogrammed Sewn Leather Luggage Tag with a customized monogram is a fantastic option for the person with insatiable wanderlust. This high-quality luggage tag exudes personality and grace.

As the pandemic wanes, more companies are bringing back work-related travel. If your employees are some of the workers making the annual 405 million long-distance business trips, this gift can help them on their journey.

With Goody, the recipient can easily choose which three monogrammed letters they want and pick between Red Maple or Black leather.

4. Single Bag of Coffee by Devoción

Help your employees get their day off to a running start with gourmet coffee beans from Devoción. Plus, since Devoción is a social-impact-driven company, you can count on this gift to be gluten-free and sustainable.

5. Red-iculously Awesome Box by Brightboxes

Nothing helps motivate someone like telling them how awesome they are and this self-care box does exactly that.

The box comes with a bag of Original Cheez-Its, a Red Notebook & Pen, a box of Red Hots, a Kit Kat Chocolate Bar, and a bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos.

6. Inspire Collection Pocket Notebook by Leatherpress

Getting thoughts on paper is the best way to remember, preserve and pass along adventures, ideas, and future dreams. Help them store theirs in an Inspire notebook.

Plus, the hand-distressed pebbled leather cover evokes the feel of vintage notebooks.

7. Dark Chocolate Bar 4 Pack by Hu Kitchen

Does your employee have a sweet tooth? A quick, easy way to show them some love is with this Dark Chocolate Bar 4 Pack from Hu Kitchen. These delicious, high-quality chocolate bars are made from simple, organic ingredients, all vetted under their rigorous quality testing.

The best part is, with Goody, your recipient can choose which of the ten flavors they want, ensuring they’ll get something they enjoy.

8. Find Your People by Jennie Allen

If you’re trying to build a connection with the bookworm of the office, why not give them a book about building deep community? Find Your People by New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen is that book.

Find Your People created a sensation in the literary world because it’s full of actionable tactics to deepen connections and create a richer emotional life. This is especially important for remote employees who might never meet their co-workers in person.

When you give employees books on Goody, you don’t need to worry about it feeling like assigning homework. That’s because your recipient can swap your gift for hundreds of alternative options.

9. Variety Pack of Macarons by Dana's Bakery

This Variety Pack of Macarons from Dana’s Bakery includes 12 different flavors for your employee to try. Not only are the flavors delightfully imaginative (Boston Cream Donut, Fried Oreo, Birthday Cake, and more), but they are also gluten-free, making them more accessible to all.

10. Personalized Money Clip Wallet by Swanky Badger

The Personalized Money Clip Wallet from Swanky Badger makes for a minimalist yet personal gift.

This wallet can be customized with your employee's initials to make it special. It’s made with high-quality leather, five card slots, and a magnetic money clip. Your recipient also gets to choose between black or brown leather to match the rest of their everyday apparel.

Swanky Badger makes inspiring gifts in more ways than one — with every purchase, the company makes a donation to children’s hospitals across the United States.

11. No Wrong Answers Card Game

This employee recognition gift is a fantastic team-building activity for the office as a whole, not just one individual great gift.

Each of the 70+ prompts included in the No Wrong Answers Card Game was created by professional comedians and curated by veterans of the Chicago improv and comedy scene.

It’s a handy thing to keep in the break room or use to open up a Zoom call since all the questions are PG-appropriate.

12. Triple Threat Hot Sauce Bundle by Fly by Jing

This spicy trio will elevate anyone’s kitchen cabinet. The Triple Threat Hot Sauce Bundle from Fly by Jing brings three different all-natural favors to your team.

Between the Chili Crisp, Zhong Sauce, & Mala Spice Mix, your recipient will have 18 ounces of spice to liven up every meal. This kit is Fly by Jing’s best seller, and it’s easy to see why.

13. Spicy Vodka Sauce 2 Pack by Carbone

Carbone's newest variety, Spicy Vodka is the perfect treat for your hardest workers.

With some of the toughest reservations to snag in several cities, your employees can experience the hype of Carbone in the comfort of their own home.

14. Matcha by Firebelly Tea

Delight your valued employees with the exquisite gift of Firebelly All Matcha, a luxurious and creamy ceremonial-grade blend of unmatched quality.

Crafted with meticulous care, this matcha is made exclusively from first harvest leaves, which are shaded for three weeks and stone-milled to perfection.

15. Astronomy Match Bottle by Skeem

These Astronomy matches adds a touch of elegance to any workspace. With a striker strip on the back of the bottle, employees can safely light any candle in a fashionable manner.