9 Meaningful Gifts to Give Coworkers

You probably spend more waking hours with your coworkers than with most of your friends, so a small gift can mean a lot. It could mark a new job, a birthday, a move, a new baby, or just the end of a long year.

Here are nine ideas that are easy to pick and hard to get wrong.

1. Mini Succulent Collection

Succulents are about as forgiving as plants get, which suits a desk that gets watered whenever someone remembers. The Unique Mini Succulent Collection from Shop Succulents is a set of mini plants in 2-inch grow pots, with no repeated species.

It works well for a coworker who likes a little green by their monitor. Small pots take up almost no room.

2. Facial Mist

A long day under office lights and dry air can leave anyone feeling a bit wilted. A facial mist like Mario Badescu’s Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rose Water is a quick refresh that fits in a desk drawer.

It suits the coworker who always has a water bottle and a hand cream nearby.

3. Slim Leather Card Holder

For the coworker who goes to conferences and meets a lot of people, a good card holder is a small upgrade they will use for years. Bellroy’s Card Sleeve is a slim leather holder that fits in a pocket or a bag.

It also works as a minimalist wallet, so it stays useful after the business cards run out.

4. A Gift Card For Their Favorite Store

If you have no idea what a coworker likes, a gift card to a store they love takes the guessing out. Think of the place they mention at lunch, whether that is a bookstore, a coffee shop, or a favorite lunch spot.

5. Screen Cleaner Kit

Most of us look at a screen for most of the workday, and most of those screens are smudged. The Whoosh! Screen Shine Duo+ is a spray-and-cloth kit made for monitors, laptops, tablets, and TVs. Its formula is alcohol and ammonia free.

It is a practical gift for the person who sits in front of two monitors all day.

6. Whole Bean Coffee

If your coworker is the first one at the coffee machine, give them something better than what is in the break room. Counter Culture’s Hologram is a medium roast blend the roaster describes as fruity, milk chocolate, and syrupy.

All of Counter Culture’s coffee is sold as whole bean, so check that your coworker has a grinder or can use the office one.

7. Desk Humidifier

Winter heating dries out the air in most offices. A small tabletop humidifier can make a desk a more comfortable place to be from November to March.

Pick one that is quiet and easy to refill, since it will sit close to someone’s workspace all day.

8. Merino Wool Socks

Socks are a gift most people are glad to get and few people buy for themselves. The Hiker Micro Crew 2-Pack from Darn Tough is made of merino wool, comes in men’s and women’s styles, and works for a cold office as well as a weekend hike.

It suits the coworker who always wears a sweater at their desk.

9. Classic Notebook

Plenty of people still think better with a pen in hand. A Moleskine Classic Notebook in the large ruled size is a good place for meeting notes, a daily to-do list, and ideas that show up at odd times.

It is a safe pick for the forgetful, the organized, and everyone in between.

Whether it is Employee Appreciation Day or just a regular Tuesday, a thoughtful gift or a bit of company swag tells your coworkers you are glad to work with them.