Gift Ideas for Office & Colleagues

Whether it's an office holiday party, a birthday or simply an appreciation day, office gifts are great for showing you care, you work side by side with each day. Not sure what gift to bring? Here are eight unique gift ideas for the office to get your swing. 

1. Groceries 

Whatever the occasion, everyday items such as Housewares, jewelry, bath items, kitchen items, garden accessories and still make great gifts - especially for women. Inquire in advance about the color of their kitchen or bathroom, or theme of their yard or garden. You can then choose accessories for your home or garden that will blend nicely with their home. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness! 

2. Collectibles

If your employee collects certain items such as figurines, porcelain dolls or model cars and model ships, you can give a gift that they can add to their collection. The good thing about collectibles is they are useful, often decorative, and can be a memory for life. 

3. Gifts for Inspiration

Inspire your colleagues with poetic books or inspiring paintings. Find out what type of art they have. Also be sure that they enjoy reading before buying books. Patriotic gifts can also be inspiring. 

4. Gifts for him

For men in your workplace, focus on gift product categories such as sporting goods, automotive, and travel. Men are often fascinated with new tools, electronic products like cell phones and iPods, and anything to do with the outdoors. 

5. Gifts for her

When you buy a female employee, you normally can not go wrong with items such as Housewares, health and beauty products, jewelry, photo albums, and home and bath accessories. Most women also love to shop, so gift certificates to their local department store, would make a great gift! 

6. Gifts for Boss 

Buy head can be a daunting task. Do not worry. Buy for your boss, just as you would any other. Treat him or her, as if they are part of the office, not just a boss. Get to know their likes and dislikes before buying. You can buy something to decorate their office or to make their work easier, or you can be more personal with your gift. Other gift ideas include governors pen sets, gift baskets, and organizers. If you work where it is prohibited to give individual gifts to the head, suggesting a group gift from all the workers, if permitted. 

7. Gifts to employees

If you're "the boss", so you can understand how important it is to give gifts to employees. Gifts must be given not only during holidays, but also several times during the year to show appreciation for an employee's hard work. Some gifts you can give employees can be gift cards, company T-shirts or jerseys, organizers for their desks, and best of all - a bonus check! You can also hold a company picnic for all employees to enjoy. 

8. Office Chinese Auction Gifts

If your office is holding a Chinese auction for gift exchanges, then consider a gift that would be fitting for a man or woman. Some ideas are decorative items such as clocks or wall calendars, or office-related issues. There are also gift certificates, tickets to a popular local event, and electronics. 

To find great gifts for the office, you can visit an online store and get shopping from home. At online stores, you can find all your gifts and other items such as toys, sports memorabilia, men's and women's apparel, and much more. Some places even offer a gift registry for bridal and baby showers. You can browse for gifts and other products through categories and easy to find what you need. 

Use these office gift ideas for guidance as you buy gifts for your employees, staff, or head to the next special occasion.