A Guide to Personalized Gifts for Every Type of Employee

Is it important to give employees personalized gifts? Of course, it is. According to a survey reported on by Cision, more than 30% of employees feel under appreciated, and 45% believe gifts indicate their value to the company. The same study reported that most employees (70%) prefer to have input on the gift they receive. 

Now you always ask your employees directly which items they prefer, but providing the right personalized gifts without making them fill out a survey proves you care about their likes, dislikes, and interests. Giving a great gift at an unexpected time will leave your employees both surprised and delighted. 

With that said, it’s tough to get the right gift for everyone, especially at a large company. We’ve made it easier by listing the most common types of employees and suggesting the best gifts for staff who fall into each category.

                                                  

Remote Staff Gift Ideas

Working with a remote team poses unique challenges, including adapting holiday parties to accommodate virtual offices. Depending on the distances involved, you may not know your remote workers as well as your in-office staff, so how do you come up with custom employee gifts?

Well, if nothing else, you know your remote workers operate out of their home offices, so why not provide gifts that make virtual work a little easier? Some of the best gifts for employees who work remotely include:

• Snack packages like the What's Pop'N Gourmet Popcorn Gift Set give them something to crunch on when those mid-afternoon snack cravings start. 
• A comfy piece of casual wear like the Unisex Fashion Fleece Pullover Hoody from Royal Apparel, with the company logo embroidered on the front.
• A Soho Wireless Mouse with ergonomic design and programmable multi-function buttons to make clicking through multiple windows easier.
• A personalized 11 Oz. Traditional Coffee Mug with the employee’s name and company logo on the side. 
• A Work From Home Essentials Plus Kit that provides them with all the office accessories they’ll need for the year, including a wireless mouse and Bluetooth earbuds.

 

                                                               

Personalized Gifts for Employees Who Enjoy Personal Pampering

Okay, if we’re fair here, most employees appreciate gifts that allow them to pamper themselves after a long day at work. Still, some employees care about luxurious “me time” more than others. For them, we recommend the following personalized gift items:

• A Corkcicle Stemless Glass Set. Add in a bottle of wine, and you have a great way to reward employees who work the holidays.
• The Naturally Delicious Gourmet Basket Tower. This collection of tasty treats is sure to be a hit, especially among employees who lack the time (or inclination) to bake for themselves during the holidays.
• Champion’s Originals Sueded Fleece Crew is a high-quality piece of outerwear that’s incredibly comfortable to wear.
• The WestBridge Two-Tone Bi-Fold Wallet is a smartly made, easily personalized wallet that will provide your employee with years of use. 
• The Perka Avila 5-Piece Stainless Steel Straw Set. Bid plastic straws adieu with this smart stainless steel straw set, a gift that matches well with high-quality drinkware.

 

                           

Staff Gift Ideas for Active Employees

If you have athletic, active staff, a whole new range of custom employee gifts opens up. Look for gifts that match their preferred exercise routines and favorite sports. Surprise them with personalized items to help them enjoy their active lifestyle. Possible gift ideas include:

• A Smart Fitness Tracker with a pedometer that displays time, calories, steps/distance, heart rate, blood pressure, and smartphone notifications. 
• A Medium Duffel by Nike to help them store and transport gym equipment. 
• A Tech Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt designed to keep the wearer warm while also wicking away sweat.
• A TempercraftCold 22 oz. Vacuum Bottle to help keep employees hydrated as they work out.
• A Nike Ladies Dry Balance Tank for warm weather and indoor workouts.

                                                          

Employee Gift Ideas for Road Warriors

Employees who spend much of their time traveling will appreciate gifts that make plane rides, road trips, and hotel stays more comfortable and convenient. Possible gifts for your on-the-road employees include:

• A Doppler Toiletry Bag by OGIO to keep razors, toothbrushes, and other toiletry accessories organized and within easy reach. 
• A Cutter & Buck Legacy Travel Wallet with room for passports, travel documents, and currency. 
• A set of Pioneers Wireless Earbuds to help make plane rides go faster, or simply for unwinding with some music or a podcast after a long day. 
• A Moleskine® Smart Writing Set Ellipse with a pen and app that allows the user to quickly transfer notes to digitized text. Ideal for the traveling salesperson.
• A Duluth Pack™ City Briefcase with plenty of room for work-related paperwork, USB drives, and more. 

                                                             

Personalized Gifts for Executives

Choosing personalized gifts for executives is tricky. You want an eye-catching gift that doesn’t suggest you’re kissing up, but also emphasizes how much you appreciate their contribution to your success. Possible personalized gifts for executives include:

• A Cross Bailey Medalist Pen Set is simple, elegant, and practical. Add some flair by etching your company logo and the executive’s name on the set. 
• A Casablanca™ Journal & Tumbler Gift Set will help your gift recipient stay organized while ensuring they always have a beverage on hand.
• If your executive enjoys golfing, consider the Wilson® Club House Travel Kit w/Ultra 500 Golf Balls, which includes a sleeve of balls, an imprinted folding golf caddy, and other golfing essentials. 
• For the executive who delights in high-tech presentations, the Logitech® Spotlight Wireless Presentation Remote Pointer will help get his or her point across.
• A Jaffa® Solstice Clock is a stunning desk clock. Each piece is made from naturally occurring material, so no two clocks look exactly alike. 

We hope these suggestions help you find the perfect custom gifts for your employees. For other great gift ideas for office staff, check out Triple Crown Products’ new Holiday Gift Guide.