29 Gifts for Your Co-Workers
Updated: Jan. 08, 2024
Whether they're your closest work bestie or a new colleague, these gifts for co-workers are a sweet way to spread some office cheer.
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Personalized Nameplate
Everyone needs a fancy nameplate for their desk and this sleek and modern acrylic plate makes it stylish. Personalize it not only with their full name, but their job title, too. A great option for new teammates and your close co-worker who recently got a promotion!
Are they new to the team? If so, they’ll enjoy these new job gifts.
Michael Scott Funko Pop!
If your boss has received (or gifted herself) one too many “World’s Best Boss” coffee mugs, surprise her with this fun figurine instead. Unlike the real character, mini Michael Scott is an ideal deskmate. Pair it with one of these recipes inspired by The Office to wow any Dunder-Mifflin fanatic.
Moleskin Notebook
A cute notebook can function as both a useful work essential and a desktop decor piece. This periwinkle Moleskin notebook makes a great gift for a colleague who’s more of an acquaintance since they’re ready to use for almost any purpose.
Polka-Dot Desk Mat
Gift that stylish co-worker something you know she’ll love, like this fashionable polka-dot desk mat. It’ll brighten any drab and boring counter space while giving her wrists some comfortable to rest while typing.
Sophisticated Lunch Box
Upgrade your foodie friend’s brown bag to this beautiful adult lunch box so they can pack their impressive lunches in style. It even includes a messenger strap for easy carrying to work.
Bath Bomb Set
Who doesn’t need a little unwind time once it hits 5? You know they’ll put a bath bomb to good use when they could use a little R&R. This bath bomb set includes five beautiful scents—ranging from relaxing lavender to rejuvenating pink grapefruit. Make it a full gift by tucking in these easy-to-make DIY bath products.
Laptop Stand
Aching neck and back no more! A laptop stand is a winner among any hard-at-work teammate who may forget to fix their posture throughout the day. What’s more, is that this stand has an effective ventilation system to prevent any laptop from overheating.
Fuzzy Slippers
These fuzzy slippers are a godsend. They’ll love lounging around in these cozy shoes at home or slipping into something more comfortable at their desk. Not their style? Here are some of our favorite slipper options.
Funny Candle
Candles are an excellent way to de-stress and lighten the mood when working from home, especially with a silly saying on it like this funny co-worker candle. This one comes in five different aromatherapy scents. One of our favorites is the “so fresh and clean” scent that features jasmine, citrus, musk and eucalyptus.
Make sure they’re well-equipped with these candle accessories.
Glossier Hand Cream
Frequent hand washing means that keeping hand cream at your desk is more essential than ever. This rich, non-greasy hand cream is formulated with meadowfoam seed oil and coconut fruit extract, and comes in perfectly Instagrammable packaging.
Pressed Glass Frames
One can never have enough picture frames for decorating their home or office space. A pressed frame, like this one, can fit a large range of different photo sizes and shapes. Or they could make a creative photo collage with it. The opportunities are endless!
Psst! Learn how to set up a productive home office yourself with our tips.
Fingerless USB Hand Warmers
There’s always that one co-worker who can never seem to keep warm, no matter how many blankets and sweaters she keeps on hand. These hand warmers are the perfect solution, requiring only a USB plugin to heat up and leaving her fingers free to type.
Cubicle Sweet Cubicle Banner
The jokester of the office will get a kick out of this cubicle banner. It’s completely customizable, too, all the way down to the twine color. Surprise them with it hung up in the cube for their birthday.
Commuter Backpack
You can’t go wrong with gifting a backpack, especially to your favorite commuter. They’ll have a place to store everything they’ll need for their workday inside—from their meal prep containers to their trusty water bottle. An essential for walking commuters!
Write On! Pencil Set
You could give your co-worker a shoutout in the team Slack—but we’re betting handing them one of these pencils would be a lot more meaningful. Each one in the set of 10 is adorned with either a floral print or a compliment.
Page-A-Day Calendar
For the traditional calendar enthusiast, this inspiring page-a-day calendar. Filled with positive affirmations and quotes, this calendar will make even Monday mornings exciting.
Tabletop Vacuum
There’s always one co-worker who keeps their office space pristine. No clutter or crumbs left behind. This tabletop vacuum makes it even easier to maintain a clean space.
Make sure you don’t skip cleaning these areas in your home.
Rifle Paper Co. Apple AirPods Case
If your co-worker is never seen without their trademark AirPods, they’ll appreciate the thoughtfulness of this gift. It’s a floral cover for their AirPod charging case to keep it stylish and protected, with a ring to hook onto keys or a bag.
Eucalyptus Spearmint Essential Oil Mist
Gift a few moments of zen during a busy workday with this essential oil mist. It’s formulated to instantly relieve stress thanks to its blend of eucalyptus and spearmint oils, and can be sprayed throughout the room or directly onto fabrics.
Letter Board
With this trendy letter board, your co-worker will have the most impressive cubicle in the office. They’ll love having inspiring words of affirmation, daily to-dos or funny messages from their co-workers right on their desk.
Lady FacePot Planter
This friendly planter makes any office space a little warmer. Its five-inch size is ideal for a lot of plants, whether they like big leafy ones or stringing succulents, and even has drainage to prevent overwatering.
Cute Webcam Cover
Have a co-worker who works from home? Save them from the embarrassing “your camera is still on” moments with a webcam cover. Each pack comes with six cutesy planter designs to choose from and they’re not only compatible with laptops, but tablets and iPhone and Android smartphones, too.
Rifle Paper Co. Monogram Mug
For a co-worker you don’t know too well, a coffee mug will almost always be a guaranteed hit. This famous monogrammed mug comes in a cheery floral pattern that’ll bring a smile whether or not the recipient is an art buff. They’ll also love these mug trees!
The Popcorn Factory Cards with Pop
Send this gift straight to the door of any co-worker who could use a little pick-me-up. Inside the cheeky package lies a package of tasty caramel popcorn. It’s the perfect afternoon snack and only costs $10.
Healifty Ice Massage Globes
Whether your friend is a self-care fanatic or complains of screen-induced headaches, they’ll appreciate these massaging ice globes. A few swipes around the face will not only de-puff skin but also provide cooling relief to pounding heads.
Non-Slip Yoga Mat
The co-worker who’s always slipping off to lunchtime meditation sessions and stretching exercises will appreciate this yoga mat upgrade. Not only is it thick enough for lots of activities, but it also comes with a carrying strap and storage bag for easy transport.
Mug Warmer
Keep their cup of Joe piping hot all day long with a mug warmer—a gift that’ll be used on the daily. This desktop essential will please any hard-to-shop-for co-worker.
Burt’s Bees Lip Balm
Nobody likes chapped lips, especially during the harsh winter months. This classic, unscented peppermint balm heals, soothes and refreshes. Snag this lip balm pack to tuck inside their Christmas stocking. Bundle it with a DIY peppermint lip scrub.
Flannel Blanket
For the one who’s always cold! Flannel blankets are perfect for getting cozy at home or keeping warm at the office. Since this blanket is lightweight, it’s usable all year long.
Originally Published: November 09, 2021
