Are you planning to buy Christmas gifts for your associates? Or do you want to present something to your colleague cum friend this Christmas? Or is there a White Elephant or Secret Santa gift exchange in your office? If yes, then it means that you must be breaking your head thinking about perfect Christmas gifts for your colleague without burning a hole in your pocket. Well, you don’t have to worry even a bit because we’ve done the task for you. Below we have rounded up 40, colleague pleasing, inexpensive office Christmas gifts for you. Peep on!
40 Best Office Christmas Gifts Ideas:
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Wonder Woman Print:
Here’s a more than perfect for a working mommy who juggles between the office and home and never really gets a day off for herself. This print will remind her that she’s a superhero in real life. Don’t forget to personalize the print with her name.
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Suck.UK Cork Cactus Office Memo Holder:
This cute cactus shaped memo holder would not just make a cute desk accent for your colleague, but will even help him keep his stuff organized. She can pin all her important messages on the top of the cork and store all the clutter in the pot.
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Boston Terrier and French Bulldog Printed Cushion Cover:
Help your coworker cheer up on grumpy Monday mornings with this cute cushion, featuring two peeking pups. And they aren’t just decorative but are fluffy and comfortable enough to take short naps.
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New Mac Candle:
If your friend is a major Apple fan, but you have a limited budget, you can consider gifting him or her this Mac Candle. Technically, it isn’t an Apple product, but it smells like a new Mac product. Apart from that, this candle has basil, peach, and mint notes, and will invigorate his success while he burns the midnight oil.
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USB Light:
For the workaholics, this USB light could come really handy, especially after the office lights are turned off and he has to finish all the pending assignments.
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iPhone Cat Case:
If your colleague is totally crazy about cats and even has an Instagram account where she shares all her cat photos and videos, this iPhone case is ‘purrfect’ for her. Believe me, she’ll be ecstatic receiving this case from you.
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Multi Kitchen Tool:
If your coworker has just got a new place, she will definitely appreciate you for gifting her this 8 in 1 multi kitchen tool. This incredibly useful product won’t cost you more than a cup of latte. It can grate, strain, extract juice and much more.
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Harney & Sons Holiday Black Tea Tin Can
This festive tea can, infused with holiday-themed spices, such as citrus, almond, cinnamon, clove and more, would make a perfect last minute gift for your colleague. It’s said that this tea pairs well with gingerbread cookies, so you can throw in that as well.
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Marble Laptop Case:
Since marble cases are so popular for iPhones, how about going a step further getting a marble laptop case for your coworker? The case will make the laptop just like a block of marble, and believe us, it looks very chic.
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Blackburn Voyager 2.0 LED Headlight and Mars Click Tail Light Combo:
Show your biker colleague that you care for him with this front and rear light set by Blackburn Voyager. The headlight emits 30 lumens of light so that he can be easily spotted on highways even in low light or dark conditions. And the tail light will let the pedestrian know where exactly you are.
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Elephant Watering Can:
If your coworker likes to keep her workspace green with all the plants, gift her this adorable elephant shaped watering can. Since elephants never forget, this can would be a subtle reminder to water the plants.
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Vintage Style Winter Warm Thick Knit Wool Cozy Crew Socks:
If you work buddy complains of perpetually cold feet, gift her this pack containing 5 pairs of festive themed woolen sock. It’s soft, comfortable, vintage looking and comes in a plethora of colors and quirky prints.
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Emoji Slippers:
We feel even these Emoji slippers would make an appropriate Christmas gift for your coworkers. These slippers are in fact made for talking. So it won’t just keep your colleague’s feet toasty, but will also make an excellent conversation starter.
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TriceraTACO Taco Holder
Make your Taco Tuesdays even more fun with this dinosaur shaped taco holder. Not just you, each member of your team should get this holder so that there’s one holder for each taco.
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Padded Gear Pouch:
Help your colleague keep all his vitals in one place with this smart and versatile padded case. The pouch is quite spacious and can house most of the essentials such as phones, headphones, passports, eyeglasses and more.
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The Photographer’s Playbook:
This Photographer’s Playbook, containing essays, anecdotes, ideas and assignments from the professional photographers would give the amateur a helpful nudge of inspiration to develop their skills, whether they are alone or in a group.
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Coonley Playhouse Bookmark:
We’ve got something for the bookworms as well. This pretty and colorful bookworm is inspired by a glass window designed by Lloyd Wright from Avery Coonley Playhouse. We’re sure a true book lover would definitely appreciate it.
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D-FantiX Yj Moyu Guansu Speed Cube Puzzle Cube:
If there’s a coworker who gets agitated and fidgety when the ideas do not really crop up, gift them this Rubik’s cube. It will, at least, take their mind off the issue for a couple of minutes and help him relax.
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Accent Flower Top:
For the green thumb in your office, here’s a subtle, yet beautiful accent flower pot, which he or she can use to grow a small plant around their desk. You can gift them the elephant water can featured above along with this as well.
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Bento Stainless Lunch Jar:
There couldn’t be a more useful gift for your colleague than this Bento Stainless Lunch Jar. The set includes 4 microwaveable bowls, a forked spoon and an easy to carry bag. The lunch boxes have excellent vacuum insulation to keep the hot food hot and cold food cold.
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Kikkerland Dino Memo Holder:
This cute desk organizer in the shape of a dinosaur would totally change the outdoor of your coworker’s desk. The set includes a pack of white memo notes and comes with clips and storage space for pencils and pens too!
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Portland Design Works Bar-ista Coffee Cup Holder:
If you know some who finds hard to function without caffeine, gift him this coffee cup holder, which they can affix to their handlebars. It basically meant for bike commuters, but can be placed in the office to prevent spilling.
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Generic Mini USB Fridge:
We’ve got a perfect gift for the soda junkie as well. It’s a mini fridge powered by a USB, which she can connect to her PC to cool the drink. At least she wouldn’t have to worry about his or her soda getting stolen from the office again.
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LifeStraw Personal Water Filter:
Here’s a special gift for your adventurer friend. If ever, they are lost in the wilderness, without clean water to drink, this water filter stick may come in handy. This special straw can literally save their life by turning dirty water into drinkable water.
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Mini Notebooks:
If you feel his or her office notebooks require an upgrade, gift her this set of pocket-size notebooks. He or she can keep on at the office, one at her home and one in the car so that she’ll remember to jot down all the important things wherever she goes.
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POWERUP 2.0 Electric Paper Airplane Conversion Kit:
This one’s really fun and a bit distracting as well. They can attach the paper plans they make in their free time to this propeller and see them fly. It takes just 20 seconds to charge for 30 seconds of flight. Unbelievable, isn’t it?
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New York Giants Buddy Beanie:
If there’s a New York Giants’ fan in your office, this beanie will serve as a good reminder of the team history to them, particularly since the present is a bit depressing. And we’re sure they’ll be appreciative of the gift.
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Bluetooth Headphones:
We totally heart these Bluetooth wireless earbuds. It will block out every word said by the people around him or her and will transport her to another world, though momentarily. A perfect gift for your best coworker.
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Heat-Changing Constellations Novelty Mug:
Here’s an awesome novelty mug with the right balance of cool and kitschy. It’s basically a heat changing mug, which displays constellation when poured hot drink in it. It’s a lovely way to learn about the constellations.
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Scratch-Off Poster:
If your colleague also happens to be a book lover like you, gift her this scratch off poster. As she finishes reading the iconic books, she can scratch off the title to find out the literary artwork underneath.
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Inside Out Reverse Folding Umbrella:
Here’s a new entry in rain gear, the reverse folding umbrella. It’s a cool and functional umbrella that slides up, not down. So it will keep both you and your floor dry.
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Kate Spade New York Women’s Id Clip:
If your office friend has misplaced her ID for the fourth time this month, gift her this ID clip by Kate Spade. It’s made of silicon and is washable too. Pick this ID clip in your colleague’s favorite color to make her feel even better.
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Ninja Throwing Star Magnets:
This is such a cool and badass Christmas gift for your colleague. Apart from looking fierce, these ninja star magnets are tough enough to hold up your important notes, and other reminders.
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Woodwick Candle Fireside:
Even after going through the entire list, you’re still confused, go for this safe bet. Almost everyone likes the smell of candles. And this one is a bit different as it sounds and smells like fresh, crackling fire.
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Pink Watercolor Desk Organizer:
Everyone appreciates an organized desk, right? So how about gifting one to your colleague. This pretty pink kit comes with 6 binder clips, 80 paper clips, 100 notepad sheets and 35 pushpins, everything neatly color coordinated to give her desk a makeover.
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Fred UNZIPPED Hand-Blown Glass Bowl:
Here’s another eye-catching and cool Christmas gift for your coworker. This hand-blown glass looks unique and is also very functional. The design is basically shaped like a goody bag, usually found in the 50s.
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Decorative Mini Modern Artificial Succulent Plants:
Here’s another gift for the black thumb. It’s a real looking artificial glass vase housed beautifully in pebble beds. They can place it on their bookshelves, desk, or hang from the ceiling.
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Levoit Cora Himalayan Salt Lamp:
This salt lamp would be a perfect gift for the wellness guru in your office. The lamp would come really handy, and it will lighten his mood as well.
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Fasmov Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Man Nonskid Bookends:
Not everyone is a gadget freak. Some still prefer good old books over Kindle. And if someone in your office feels the same, gift him or her this Stainless Steel Man Nonskid Bookend.
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Love Is Love Dinnerware:
This cute dinnerware set with colorful hearts printed on it carries the message, which each one of us can get behind. It’s made of high-fired porcelain and is pretty inexpensive too, considering you’ll be selling out less than $15 for a piece. And you will even benefit the Human Rights Campaign by buying these pieces.
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Keychain Charger:
Who thought even keychains would be able to charge phones? And we really think that it’s incredible. Instead of carrying the power bank, your colleague or employee can slide this in your pocket or bag and can charge his phone or AirPods on the go.
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Power Gemstone Self-Wisdom Bracelet:
This classy, adjustable gemstone bracelet will give an extra boost of energy to your female colleague/employee. The company provides 19 different stone options for you to select, representing virtues such as relaxation, creativity, and more. So think properly before selecting the gemstone, because whatever stone you select will channelize her energy.
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AE x Me Council Oversized Inclusivity Graphic T-Shirt:
Gifting makes one feel good anyway. But when it’s combined with a good motive, the happiness you get by purchasing it is unparalleled. When you purchase an AE x Me t-shirt, 100% of its revenue will be given to Global Mind’s Initiative for the purpose of reducing cultural discrimination. Since inclusivity is the first step in a healthy workplace environment, gifting this t-shirt for Christmas would make a lot of sense.
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Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask:
This would make such a perfect gift for someone who’s always out for work trips. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask by Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores Ireland is said to provide instant hydration to the skin, all thanks to its lightweight formula. Within minutes the skin feels dewy, radiant, and renewed. Just apply it before hitting the bed and your skin will be ready to unwind after a hectic flight or a rough day at work.
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S’well Water Bottle:
How about gifting your colleague or employee an eco-friendly gift this Christmas? With the climate change doom dawning upon us, it makes more than sense to give out sustainable gifts, something like this stainless steel, BPA free bottles. The bottle, with the metallic exterior, looks really stylish and will last the recipient a lifetime. Besides, the bottle is triple-walled, which means hot drinks will remain hot for 12 hours and cold drinks will remain cold for 24 hours.
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Godiva Chocolatier 6 Piece Holiday Truffle Flight:
One of the safest options for office gifting is good old chocolates. The one by Go Diva is incredibly popular for its rich taste and festive themed garnishing and packaging. The chocolates are available in packs of 6 and 12, so select the one that your budget permits.
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PROMiXX Battery Powered Shaker Bottle:
This beautifully engineered shaker bottle, completely free of BPA would make an excellent addition to your colleague’s office supplies. The motor, powered by AAA batteries, would make shakes and cold coffee in a jiffy. It can even be used to dissolve protein powder and more. So this shaker can be taken to the gym as well.
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Monogram Agate Coaster:
How gorgeous is this monogrammed coaster in gold and white? Made on sliced agate, this coaster will definitely add the right kind of luxury to your employee/colleague’s desk. Since it is monogrammed, it will give a sense of ownership to the recipient. And of course, it will be difficult to get stolen too!
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Grid Brass Magazine Rack:
How stunning is this geometrical gold magazine rack? The gold isn’t too much in your face gold. It has a beautiful matte finish that provides the right amount of chicness to the desk. The rack is around 17 inches in width and 6 inches in depth. So he/she can easily put several folders, magazines, notebooks, newspapers, or anything she likes in this rack.
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Capri Blue 12 Days of Volcano Holiday Gift Set:
This beautiful and functional gift will definitely be appreciated by your female colleague or employee. Why functional? Because instead of buying separate gifts, you can purchase just this one, and it will suffice. This advent calendar set comes with a diffuser, lotion, candles, hand cream, soap, bath bombs, and more. Plus, gift packing is free with this product. So it’s a pretty good value for a money gift if you ask us.
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Bamboo Travel Cutlery Set:
Can you imagine how handy this Bamboo Travel Cutlery set could come to your colleague at the office? And not just that, it’s environment friendly too! Since it’s made of bamboo and is 100% reusable, it will cut down plastic waste to a huge extent. The cutlery set includes all the essentials, such as spoon, knife, fork, and straw, all in a carrier. If you’re an employer, we’d suggest you give this cutlery set to each of your employees to reduce plastic waste.
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Amped Fleece Fringe Trim Throw Blanket:
We totally loved this soft and cozy throw blanket as an office Christmas gift. It has dainty fringe trim around the edges that’s giving it bohemian vibes. It will definitely come handy in case the heater breaks down in the office. Alternatively, she can even throw the blanket on the chair’s back to beautify her workplace.
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Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life:
Help your colleague/employee’s declutter and brighten up the desk by gifting him/her “Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life”, a transformative and motivational guide by Marie London, the author of the famous book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” The strategies shared by her are pure gold and will apply really well in the office space.
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Heated Mouse Pad:
We’re all aware of how harsh the temperature turns during winter in most parts of the world. So protect your employee/colleague from the cold by gifting her this cozy Heated Mouse Pad. Whenever they feel cold, they can slip their hands into this cozy pad that has a fuzzy exterior, cushioned rest, and a heating function powered by a USB cord.
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Bistro Monogram Mug:
Yes, we know that we’ve shared a coffee mug above as well, but this one has an entirely different design. And it’s something that will be loved by everyone because it comes monogrammed with the initial of the recipient. We absolutely loved the mosaic pattern of this mug. And the gold detailing makes it look so expensive and luxurious. Do you know, it has a beautiful mosaic pattern on the inside bottom of the mug too?
Putting a little thought into your gifting can really go on a long way in creating a healthy working atmosphere. If things go well, it will even make the office a bit more enjoyable and tolerable in the long run. And who knows, you may even end up making friends for life! So which of these office Christmas gifts would you select for your associate, employee, or colleague? Share your office Christmas gift ideas by commenting below!
