Bosses Can Be Tough but They Love a Present as Much as the Next Person, so Here are 10 Official Gifts for Boss That are Practical and Useful (2019)

A boss is a guiding force and an excellent mentor, someone who provides you with the necessary survival tips when needed, as well as motivate you to push yourself and fulfil your career dreams. The relationship of a boss and an employee can always be beyond a superficial office relationship. If you are rewarded for doing good work at your job, don't you think your boss deserves a gift too? The answer to this question is undoubtedly a 'Yes.' It is all on your etiquettes how you talk to your boss while in the office discussing some professional matters, as well as while talking on a non-work-related topic. It should be a healthy relationship keeping in mind the office code of conduct and morals of course. If you cannot think of what to gift, when, and how to gift your boss, read this article to find some great solutions to all your problems.

Shopping for your boss can be tricky, as you would not know much about his/her likes and dislikes. The question of liking it is always running at the back of our minds. Read below some gift suggestions for your boss.

Unique customizable gifts can be the exact resemble of the expressions we were not to express. Customized gifts will always be a special gift to the receiver. You can buy customizable gifts depending on the gender or some neutral gifts such as mugs, photo frames, cushions, coasters, glasses; phew, it is an extensive list. Customize it with names or photos that will be cherishable always. It surely will reflect the excellent rapport you share. If you have a male boss, we suggest you consider gifting customizable wallets, cardholders, passport holders, among other utility items. If you have a boss lady- the one who can get the work done in a snap, for such a brilliant woman we suggest, customizable accessories such as a letter or name pendants and bracelets.

If you cannot come down to a single gift, the hamper is your saviour. Make a basket with all the favourite goodies and decorate it well. The best way to enhance a hamper is the outer packing. You can use golden or silver nets to bundle up the products on your basket and tie it up with fancy and colourful ribbons. Select the right sized basket so that the items look under or over placed in the basket. Compliment your hamper with a handwritten card by you for your boss. Few hamper ideas are assorted chocolates, dry fruits, flowers, and flavoured tea.

Decorating any space adds life and charm to it. People spend quite some amount of money on home decor items. Your boss in his cabin might need a few as well. Help his cabin look attractive and have a charming appeal. You can gift decor items or desktop collectables to enhance his room stylishly. Think of some quirky pen stands, paperweights, mouse pads, artificial flower, and vase.

Are you going bonkers looking out for apt gifts for your boss? Are you running out of ideas? Scroll down and check out the 10 best official gift ideas we have listed down for you. These gifts will surely be loved by your boss, and in return will fetch you appreciation compliments.

It is always the boss giving out orders or appreciating the good work, right? Sometimes we might just curse our bosses and sometimes appreciate them! However, have they acknowledged the fact that you appreciate them? If you appreciate your manager’s efforts, here is one of the simplest ways to let them know: gift them a certificate of appreciation. Remember in school certificates were such valuable treasures and immense joy. Give your boss this pleasure with a Best Boss Ever certificate. You can buy this on Amazon.com. This customised rock slate can be a great table piece for your boss in his cabin that will motivate him to be the best always. This unique gift item is priced at Rs.899.

Having a calm and soothing working atmosphere caters to easy working in a good mood. Here is the gift that aims for a soothing as well as a healthy environment for your boss. It is a Lucky Bamboo Tree. Gift him a two-layered indoor plant that has a height of up to 6 inches. This lucky indoor plant comes in a square glass vase of size 3 x 3 inches. The vase is decorated with white thread and the yellow colour is used to highlight the word BOSS. This plant is an expression of love, or in this case, regard and is also believed to double up the luck. As it as an indoor plant it grows best if not exposed to direct sunlight. Create a positive environment for your boss with this gift that is priced at Rs.649.

Desktop collectables are a few basic common gift ideas, but you can always make it unique by customising it or selecting one having a unique feature. Check out the LED showpiece available at Archies. This showpiece has boss written on it, along with a sweet message. It is a unique table lamp with an inspirational message that will surely impress your boss, and your boss will appreciate you for such a unique showpiece. The table showpiece is of size 15 X 15 cm and is priced at Rs. 499.

To augment your boss's positivity, gift him a Buddha showpiece. You can buy one from Archies.com that is priced at Rs.799. This showpiece is the one sitting with black in colour and highlighted in gold. Buddha statues are gifted because it is a symbol of Feng Shui and it symbolises good luck, prosperity, and calmness. A Buddha statue will build a calm and soothing environment. Gift your boss this meditating Buddha to enhance his table and environment.

Here is yet another unique desktop item to give some motivational feelings to your boss's desk and table. Every boss needs a pen stand and a few decorative things on the desk to make it look classy. Check out the Ashoka Stambh pen stand with a Buddha showpiece that will be a utility gift for your boss. This showpiece is a wooden carved one. The Buddha statue is of size 2.5 X 2.5 x 5.5 inches, and that of the pen stand is 3 x 3 x 3 inches. The Buddha statue will create a spiritual environment at work. This combo is priced at Rs.725.

Like a Boss, there are a zillion things that must be noted down so that all the work is done in a planned and organised way on time without any hassles. A planner or a diary would be of great help to your boss. You can always customise the diary with the name to make it special. Check out the designer leather notebook available at IGP.com. This notebook consists of handmade papers and has a leather strap to keep the diary intact. This notebook has 100 pages and is of size 8 x 6 x 1 inches. Purchase this leather cover book for Rs. 560.

A canvas painting is an excellent gifting idea under the home decor category. If you intend to gift a canvas painting to your boss, he/she can use it for home or office, but it is sure to elevate the room’s beauty. Check out the paper canvas design available at Amazon.com. This canvas painting is an unframed one and has extra space for framing intact. It is a digital print on the canvas sheet of size 35 x 44 inches that are priced at Rs.1799. The digital output on the canvas sheet will have a canvas effect, and it should not be exposed to direct sunlight as it may affect the product’s colours and the life of the sheet.

Is your boss a health freak? Does he need health motivation? Health is a priority and being a boss without a doubt is the most strenuous job. Too much stress results in health issues and an unhealthy boss is not a good thing to have. You can think of some healthy gift ideas for your boss. Check out the hamper available on IGP.com that is perfect for a fitness freak or someone who needs to have a track on their health. This hamper consists of 250 grams of roasted flax seeds, a 250 grams Chia seed, 250 grams pumpkin seed, 250 grams sunflower seeds. All of these are packed in a jute tray of size 12 x 8.5 x 2.5 inches. This healthy hamper is priced at Rs.2475.

Old is gold. If you're 80's or 90's born, you surely must have seen the old cassettes with a reel that we all used to listen to music. The cassettes and the reels were not as easy as it is today to download a song just by a click. Those were surely some memories. Bring back those treasured memories with a cassette-shaped pen stand. This pen stand can be personalized and will make for a great stationary holder. It comes with two pens that can be customized with names or just initials and send in 300-dpi resolution photo for a decent print. The stationary holder is of size 6 x 4 x 2 inches and is priced at Rs. 1450. This pen stand is available on IGP.com and it makes the perfect gift for your boss.

Electronic items are another category you can always explore to getting your boss a gift. The wireless speaker sometimes has issues with connecting to a few devices, and wired speakers have always had their own problems especially, of the cable being short, etc. Here is a Touch speaker that uses Near Field Audio technology to play music. This is hassle-free unlike the Bluetooth/wireless or plug-in speakers. It has a lightweight design with a grey silicone protector and can become your travel friend on the go. It gives out the amazing amplified sound of 2.5 x 2 RMS output. It is also compatible with all iOS and Android devices that have an unbuilt mobile speaker. It works on batteries 3 x AA. This touch speaker also has an optional 3.55 mm jack and is of size 13 x 8 x 6.4 cm in black colour. It is available at giftease.com for Rs.1999.

After reading the categories presented in this article, and you ponder on some of the unique gift suggestions, we hope that you'll by now have a gist of what to gift your boss. If you do not know the right occasion and how to gift your boss, read below for more suggestions.

You can gift your boss if you have just come back from your vacation or if there has been some occasion at your house. It will be a sweet gesture. If you were lucky enough to explore a new place as your boss approved your leave proposal, make sure to get something significant from the place you have visited as a polite gesture. Express thanks to your boss with a small token of a gift. If not a vacation, if you had a family occasion and celebration, it is a great time to gift your boss and treat him as an extended family. You can also invite your boss to grace the occasion with his presence.

As a team, if you were working on a project and it turned out to be a successful one, no other time would be as right as this one for a gift to your boss. Celebrate the victory and appreciate the right guidance you acquired from him to have a successful output. Pool in with your team members to buy a gift and let your team spirit and coordination take the limelight. In addition, another way is for you to club in with your colleagues and gift your boss a festival or so.