Office Gifts for Coworkers

Give your co-worker a gift that he can use.

Delight your co-worker on the next gift-giving holiday with a thoughtful and useful gift. By selecting a gift that will enhance your colleague's work environment, you not only thank him for making your work days brighter, but also ensure that his will be more enjoyable as well. There are a wide array of appropriate gifts to select from, so you can surely find one that is appropriate for any co-worker, regardless of the closeness of your relationship.

Decorative Desk Supplies

While boring desk supplies may get the job done, they do not add any aesthetic appeal to the work surface. Buy your co-worker a novel and attractive desk necessity to add to his workspace. Consider an uncommonly shaped tape dispenser, a colorful pen caddy, or an animal-shaped stapler. Your co-worker will likely appreciate this distinctive gift, and will think of you whenever he uses it.

Personalized Pen

An engraved pen is a classy and personal gift. Buy a desk set to hold the pen, or simply give him the pen as a stand-alone gift. To make the gift even more special, add a short quote or phrase that makes reference to an inside joke you share.

Desk Snack Stash

Gather together an assortment of non-perishables, and give the collection to your co-worker as a snack stash kit. Encourage your colleague to tuck the tasty treats away in a bottom desk drawer and dip into the stash whenever hunger starts to eat into his motivation.

Stress Ball

Every job is stressful from time to time. A stress ball provides a productive way to deal with stress and ease tense nerves. Stress balls come in an almost limitless array of shapes and sizes. Peruse the online options, or visit an office supply store. Pick a ball that is distinctive and that you feel will appeal to the recipient.

Coffee Mug

For many workers, a cup of coffee is the only thing that gets them through the day. A coffee mug is a wonderful gift for a java-loving co-worker. Select a mug in the recipient's favorite color, or get one that is decorated with an image or phrase that the co-worker will appreciate. Not only is this gift thoughtful, but it is also environmentally sound as coffee mugs do not have a negative impact on the earth as do disposable alternatives.

References

• FindGift: Co-Worker
• GiftBee: Co-Worker Gift Ideas