7 Practical Gifts to Give Your Boss and Officemates for the Holidays
We made sure they’re wallet-friendly.
If there’s anyone in the office you’re bound to spend some moolah on this Christmas—it has got to be your team. Any type of gift, big or small, translates to a heartfelt thank you that goes beyond material equivalence.
But let’s face it, finding time to go gift shopping amidst all the holiday workload is not an easy fleet. Pair it up with a limited budget that can only bend so much, then can you be faced with a tight challenge.
Two ways to beat that? Stick with a budget and don’t overthink. Any gift is well-appreciated and what matters is the ever-cliche thought from your end. Whether it be for a boy or girl, here are some practical and wallet-friendly gift items that will make shopping an easy breeze:
For the Officemates
Socks
Call it boring all you want but giving socks as a gift gives you a sure seat in practicality and usability. Anyone uses a pair of foot socks for sneakers or even those who opt to put it with flats. With this type of gift, you’ll surely receive a thank you coupled with a sigh of relief since it’s a constant must-need.
Little tip: if the recipient is on the athletic side, you can always give gym socks or basketball socks.
Earphones
The gift that basically means: stop borrowing mine and here’s yours. Kidding aside, a pair of earphones is such a need for any working professional. It’s a must for those office calls and zoning out to meet deadlines, and for the obvious listening of daily music.
You’ll be surprised how there are a whole lot of varieties to choose from that won’t break the bank. Want to give something a little unique? Choose a color that fits the personality of your recipient. Not only does it stand out, but it avoids getting mixed up with the usual black or white pairs.
Beauty Tint
Any girl can use a tint — whether they prefer it for their lips or cheeks. It’s an essential you can pop in your beauty kit or even in the pocket of your bag. Choose a natural hue your officemates can use on a daily basis, or one that she can use for those night-outs.
For the Boss
Powerbank
Whether your boss opts to use this for himself or give it to a family member, a powerbank is a smart and practical gift you can count on being used.
Depending on the type of boss you have, choose a powerbank that fits their lifestyle. A girl boss would most likely want a lightweight and sleek-looking one that can fit their bag, while a guy boss would lean towards a heavy duty one they can leave in their cars.
Travel Organizer
Help your boss turn packing for work travels an easy pie by giving a travel organizer. It’s a total lifesaver in organizing all that stuff into different compartments, and it’s highly flexible since you can put it in either a luggage or a bag. Getting plain-colored ones is a safe choice, but try getting printed ones too for that extra spunk.
Passport Holder
So you may or may not know if your boss has a case for their passport. But whatever it is, a passport holder gives you that assurance that you’re giving a practical gift anyone can use. It’s an organizer, it’s chic, and really — who wouldn’t want to stand out amongst all the uniform-looking passports?
Toiletries: Lotion, Shower Gel, Hand Wash
Anything that you can use on a daily basis (and count in toiletries, of course), is a gift any boss would try out. Choose a scent that isn’t too strong, but one also that has a uniqueness to it. You can even bundle these up to create a full set!
If you’re feeling confident, get your favorite scent and give it to your boss to try out.
