![]() Personalized ornaments for the appropriate life event – new house, baby’s gift first Christmas, new pet, etc.Ĭute frames for them to put pictures of their children or grandchildren in Wrapped chocolates with a bow (great to combine with the coffee lovers by putting the bag of chocolates in the mugs!)Ī book about wine, coffee, tea or charcuterie boards Wine Bottle Lights (after you finish a bottle, put your battery operated wine bottle lights in to use as decoration!) Spiller: Wine glass charms or a festive wine bottle Santa hatĬheck out the list below for some great gift ideas! Gifts for Coworkers Mix and Match to Create a Well-Thought-Out-Themed Gift! For Coffee/Tea, Wine, Chocolate, or Charcuterie Board Lovers:Ĭoffee Mug Warmer ( from last years post) Thriller: A bottle of wine that fits their preferencesįiller: A set of wine glasses that fits their personality Spiller: A cute stirring spoon that matches the mug Thriller: A mug (or mug set) that matches their personalityįiller: A bag of their coffee beans – try putting the coffee bean bag inside of the mug! The same concept applies to themed gift pairing! A big item with a medium item and then a small item or filler.Ĭombine these two concepts (Stick to a Theme + Thriller, Filler, Spiller) to create a stellar themed gift! Check out these examples. The thriller is a large item, the filler is the medium-sized item that transitions the eye to the lower level item, AKA the spiller. This is a fun trick borrowed from the decorating world! When decorating one’s home, decorators regularly use items that vary in shape and size to create a look of balance and harmony to the eye. Select a theme such as coffee (because they love coffee) or wine or useful office gear. Make an effort for each gift to go together within the theme you’ve chosen. Here are some tips to help you be that person: ![]() Have you noticed that some people are just really good at combining things to make the perfect gift? We have! Giving a gift that speaks to their current lifestyle shows that extra little touch that you care about their life outside of work! How to Create a Well-Thought-Out GiftĪgain, this is where that “born with it” talent comes in. Are they currently doing a lot of traveling? Or into a new hobby? > What phase of life is your coworker currently in and what is going on in their life right now?įor instance, did they just buy a new home, get a new pet, get married, or have a baby? Maybe their children just got married or had a child, or have teenagers they are trying to catch up with. While your superior might love to read that book, coming from their employee, it might come off as disrespectful or passive-aggressive. Is your dynamic more cordial? In that case, a gift that shows respect and admiration is best.īe careful not to accidentally undermine your superior or mentor! For example, say you come across a highly recommended book about business and management. Also, what is your dynamic with this person? Do you joke around regularly? Perhaps giving a gift that has the overtone of an inside joke might be appropriate. For example, if you know they don’t drink alcoholic beverages regularly, a bottle of wine wouldn’t be appropriate. > If you’re gifting a boss or mentor, consider your dynamic?įor a boss or mentor, this should be personalized to this person’s taste or preferences. #holidaybudgeting is a real thing! Gift-giving doesn’t need to be extravagant to be thoughtful. > How much do you want to spend on each gift? If you are giving a gift to a coworker that also doubles as a good friend, you can choose something more individualized that speaks to the relationship. If you are getting gifts for a collection of people, getting something simple and broad is the best way to go, such as a mug filled with chocolates or a bottle of wine. Gift-Giving Considerations -> Are you getting gifts for 5 coworkers, 10, 20+? Or are you exchanging personalized gifts with a few close coworkers? Ideas range from a video conference light to a Zoom shirt to a desk plant! All of those ideas are perfect for working professionals, whether they are your coworkers or for a small business owner. Let’s take a look! Gift Giving in the Workplace 101īefore we get started, let’s review our post from last year: 20 Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone Working From Home, in which you can find tons of great ideas for those that continue to work from home. However, for the rest of us, there are skills we can learn to up our gift-giving game.įor today’s post, we’re going to help you master your gift-giving skills for your coworkers and coworking office mates! Gift-giving is definitely a talent and some people were born to be amazing gift-givers. Happy December! ‘Tis the season of gift-giving!
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