6 Company Swag Ideas Employees Really Want For 2022

Your choice of company swag has an impact on your employer/employee relationships. While everyone enjoys receiving custom swag boxes, employees are quick to spot the difference between a thoughtful gift and a collection of generic promotional items. You can only give people so many custom water bottles or calendars before they start to think you don’t know them well enough to tailor gifts to their tastes. 

Unwanted employee swag is a waste of time and money. You won’t get any ROI on swag that sits unused in a desk drawer or goes straight into the trash. Tailoring gifts to match your employees’ needs and interests leads to increased engagement, gratitude, and significant brand impressions. Below are some fun, creative employee gift ideas to keep your team happy and productive. 

Custom Swag Boxes

Promotional boxes are great onboarding gifts for remote workers and help welcome new employees into your team culture. Custom swag boxes are also motivating gifts for long-term employees. The thrill we got opening a birthday present as kids never really went away — almost everyone enjoys the thrill of opening a present. 

Using this gift guide, you can build your own custom swag boxes or head over to How to Build the Ultimate Swag Box for more promotional box ideas. 

Technology Accessories

Custom wireless chargers, power banks, and other technology accessories are always in demand. Help your employees get the most out of their electronics at work and home with these gifts:

Phone Wallets

Phone wallets are handy little silicone pouches that stick to the back of phones and offer space for credit cards, identification, hotel room keys, and more. Ideal for when your employees don't want to carry a traditional wallet, phone wallets come in a range of styles and colors to match your logo. Examples include:

• The Smart Phone Wallet
• The PopSockets PopWallet+ Lite
• The Silicone Phone Wallet with Pen/Stylus

Custom Power Banks

When your employees are on the road and their phone batteries die, custom power banks help them stay connected. A custom power bank also comes in handy during blackouts and other emergencies, so employees can call for assistance or simply let family members and coworkers know they’re safe. The following are three of the best custom power banks in the Triple Crown Products catalog: 

• The High Sierra® IPX 5 Solar Fast Wireless Power Bank
• The Nimble Champ Pro Portable Charger - 20,000mAh
• The myCharge HubPlus Universal Portable Charger 6700mAh

Travel Organizers

Technology is great, but every device comes with its own charging cord and cables. Add in memory cards, USB drives, and power banks, and it’s easy to forget to pack an important tech accessory. Travel organizers help you keep all your cords and cables safe and secure. Popular custom travel organizers include:

• The Vault Travel Organizer by OGIO
• The Tech Organizer
• The Circuit Expandable Tech Organizer

Custom Wireless Chargers

Phones, tablets, wireless headphones, and other small electronics are increasingly Qi-compatible, meaning they can be charged wirelessly. A custom wireless charger helps ensure devices are always fully-charged and available for use. 

Custom wireless chargers come in various styles, from flat discs and horizontal chargers to desk organizers with built-in wireless charging capabilities. Three examples of custom wireless chargers include: 

• The Anker® PowerWave 7.5W Stand Qi Wireless Charger
• The 5W Bamboo Desktop Wireless Charger
• The Truman Wireless Charging Desk Organizer

Webcam Covers

Small and inexpensive, webcam covers protect your employee’s privacy by shielding them from the prying eyes of hackers. Use simple clip-on webcams like the Ultra-Thin Webcam Cover or Push Privacy Camera Blocker, or give your employees the gift of a Logitech webcam with a built-in cover. 

Coffee and Cookies

Give your employees a boost of caffeine or a sweet treat with these tasty promotional boxes:

• The Corkcicle® Sip & Indulge Cookie Gift Set
• The It’s Snack O'clock Promotional Box
• The Coffee Lover Gift Set

Fitness Gear

Personal health and wellness improves your employees’ quality of life as well as their productivity. Encourage employees to get moving with these exercise-related gifts:

Yoga Mats

Yoga is incredibly popular right now. Help your employees enjoy their next yoga session with these custom yoga mats:

• The Sublimated Yoga Mat
• The Serenity Collection Yoga Mat
• The Sublimated Yoga Mat Towel

Custom Water Bottles

Staying hydrated is important, whether you’re hitting the gym or working on a PowerPoint presentation. Keep your employees cool and refreshed with these custom water bottles:

• The HidrateSpark Steel 21 Oz. Bottle w/Straw Lid
• The 22 oz. Vacuum Bottle by Tempercraft
• The 28 oz. On The Go Tritan Bottle

Custom Towels

Custom towels offer large canvases for your logo and are an essential piece of workout gear. Possible employee gifts include:

• The Sport Towel by Port Authority
• The Deluxe Cooling Towel
• The King Size Subli-Plush Velour Beach Towel

Fitness Trackers

Whether they’re counting steps or calories, custom fitness trackers help your employees reach their health goals. Custom fitness trackers range from simple Pedometer Activity Watches to high-tech 3Plus Vibe+ Smartwatches and Smart Fitness Trackers.

Self-Care Promotional Gifts

After a hard day's work, employees deserve to pamper themselves. These self-care gifts will help them unwind and relax.

Blankets

Few things are as calming as wrapping up in a comfortable blanket. Here are three blankets just made for curling up in front of the TV or a crackling fire:

• The Mountain Lodge Blanket by Port Authority
• The Quilted Insulated Fleece Blanket by Eddie Bauer
• The 100% Recycled PET Fleece Blanket with Canvas Pouch

Soaps and Skin Care

Give your employees the gift of an at-home spa day with these moisturizing, aromatic gifts: 

• The Soapbox® Nourish & Restore Gift Set
• The Beekman 1802® Farm To Skin Hand Care Gift Set
• The Indulge 4-Piece Spa Scents Set

Custom Lip Balm

Custom lip balm is a small, thoughtful gift, especially in regions where dry air leads to chapped lips. Popular choices include:

• Natural Beeswax Custom Lip Balm
•  Wheat Straw All Natural Lip Balm
•  Pearl Champagne Custom Lip Balm

Massagers

Achy muscles are a common problem for employees, whether they are hunched over a computer keyboard all day or working in construction yards. These massage aids will help get the kinks out:

• The Pressure Point Massage Set
• The Oasis 3 Piece Massage and Recovery Kit
• The Easy Grip Massage Ball

Health and Safety

Personal health and safety has become incredibly important since the rise of COVID-19. Gifts of custom hand sanitizer, masks, and disinfecting wipes show you care about your employees’ health and wellness.

Custom Hand Sanitizer

Custom hand sanitizer gifts can be carried in handbags and backpacks or attached to keychains, ensuring employees always have an important line of defense against Covid-19. Possible gifts include:

• 2oz. Hand Sanitizer Gel – 75% Alcohol
•  1oz. Travel Sanitizer with Metal Carabiner – 62% Ethyl Alcohol
•  2oz. Travel Hand Sanitizer

Face Masks

Most stores, restaurants, and indoor public places require face masks. Make sure your employees can go where they want with these customizable face masks: 

• 5-Pack Cotton Knit Face Masks by Port Authority
•  3-Pack Cotton Ear Loop Face Mask by Carhartt
•  5-Pack PosiCharge® Competitor™ Face Mask by SPORT-TEK

Antibacterial Wipes

Provide your employees with these sanitizing wipes so they can quickly disinfect surfaces to improve their personal safety:

• Sanitizer Wipes in Resealable Pouch (10 Count)
•  Antibacterial Pouch Wipes - Doctor and Nurse (15 Count)
•  Sanitizing Disposable Hand Wipe Pack (10 wipes per pack)

Need Help? Contact Triple Crown Products

We hope these suggestions for custom swag boxes and employee gifts inspire you. If you need help choosing the right promotional gifts, contact Triple Crown Products and we’ll help you match your employees with gifts they’ll appreciate and use.