Employee Gift Ideas
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Employee Gift Ideas for Every Occasion

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Do you want to show your employees that you appreciate them?  Is remote work bring morale down? Think your employees could use a mood boost? Whatever the reason, employee gifts are a great way to generate positivity and smiles throughout your team. Moreover, they help to create an incentive to keep up the hard work, even in difficult times.

However, this doesn’t mean that you should be giving your employees just anything or you might be creating the opposite effect. Re-gifting your employees something that you didn’t want, like a scented candle or a used gift card (yes-people actually do this!) can make you look unappreciative and disinterested. Or a cheap item gives off a bad impression, that you don’t care. Instead, give them something they really want and have a need for. Here are some great employee gift ideas from our products at swag.com.

Useful Office Related Gifts

If you’re looking for a gift that they’ll be able to use while they work or around the office, you’ll want to stray away from the typical notebook or pen approach. Make it more personalized and fun with these ideas: 

  • Portable charger. You forgot to plug your phone in last night and now you’re on the way to a super important meeting – with 5% battery (the horror!). This portable charger will do just the trick. Not only is it super small and handy, but it will help your devices stay charged up for hours on end. It’s a win-win for you and your employees!
  • An Aesthetically-Pleasing Mug. We’re obsessed with this rustic style mug and we know your employees will be too. It’s stylish on the outside, and holds 16-oz of your favorite warm beverage. This mug will quickly become their new favorite. It’s larger size is an additional plus for caffeine addicts.
  • Laptop sleeve. This corduroy laptop sleeve is perfect for employees who work from home often or travel a lot. Laptop sleeves are perfect because they keep the computer protected from dust and spills. Choose from seven different colors to match your employee’s favorite color or your company logo. 

Gifts For The Morning Commute 

Your morning commute can make or break your workday. Whether your employees are stuck in rush hour traffic or packed into a crowded train, make the beginning of their workday comfortable and enjoyable with these items perfect for their daily commute to the office:

  • Backpack. Don’t overlook the importance of a comfortable work bag! Your employees already pack their current bag full of everyday necessities, but why not ensure that they do so in style? More importantly, bags with two straps are a must-have to ease back and neck pain, which many office workers struggle with daily.
  • Travel-sized mug. Sometimes, the simple things in life make the biggest difference. If you’re a coffee drinker, you know that the first sip of coffee in the morning is often the best. The commute to work can be long (and annoying) for many people, but there’s nothing that a warm cup of coffee can’t fix. This travel mug is a morning commute essential.
  • Earphones. A wireless headset is an essential for those who walk or take any sort of public transportation to work. Whether they enjoy listening to podcasts or their favorite playlists, a good pair of headphones makes all the difference. This Bose wireless headset is the best of the best. Engineered with world-class noise cancellation and direct access to Amazon Alexa, there’s a good chance your employees will have a hard time taking these off of their heads!

Fun and Miscellaneous Gifts

If the above ideas are too office-related for you, consider the fun gift ideas below. 

  • Theragun Massager. Sitting at a desk all day can cause some serious distress for your back and neck muscles. Moreover, stress in general can cause you to tense up. Help your employees relax with this portable massager, perfect for an on the spot spa treatment! 
  • Kindle. Have a book lover in the office? This Amazon Kindle E-reader will be the perfect gift. An entire library of books is available at their fingertips. They won’t be able to resist curling up on their couch after a long day in the office. 
  • Carhartt Cooler. There’s nothing worse than a poorly insulated cooler on a hot day. This travel-sized cooler is perfect for day trips, beach days, and picnics. Help your employees enjoy fun weekend trips or their family vacations to the water.

If you’re still struggling to come up with ideas, browse Swag.com for an endless selection of employee swag and gifts or let us know, we love to talk swag.