Leave a Lasting Impression on Business Partners and Colleagues with the Right Gifts: 10 Best Presents of 2019 to Gift Colleagues That They Will Always Remember

What’s the first thing that usually comes to your mind when it comes to shopping for colleagues? Definitely, a plethora of candles, or maybe some desk toys, that they are definitely going to pass off to someone else after they leave office. So, those options are out.

So, what to do? No, just because you have to gift your colleagues doesn’t mean you should go for mediocre gifts when there are so many great options out there. That being said, there shouldn’t be any sort of expectations of what gifts one should gift another colleague. Will you then, still be on the awkward side as you try hard to figure out on what to get someone that they will love to have and use? Does your team member need that cup for their daily coffee? Does the fashion-obsessed colleague need a spa coupon?

Confusing, right?

It’s best to go for generic work-appropriate gifts. Better to go the safe lane than being caught in embarrassing office faux-pas moments. Ouch. The part of office gifting is always the hard part, but that doesn’t mean that you too have to go through the same procedure. There are many affordable gift options out there which would make a great work-appropriate gift. Add a little handwritten note to that gift and you are good to go.

It’s not absolutely a necessity that you have to gift your colleagues, but giving presents to your colleagues is a great thing to do and will keep them happy. And not to mention – it will create goodwill in the office and which means there will be more accommodation the next time when you are lagging behind in a project and may need to reschedule a meeting with your co-workers. When it comes to giving presents to your co-workers, there are certain guidelines that need to be kept in mind.

When it comes to your colleagues, you don’t have to give presents to each and every one of them within the company. The people that you interact on a regular basis – it is recommended that you give presents to them. That being said, giving small gifts to the colleagues in your department will also work wonders.

When it comes to giving presents to your co-workers, it’s always a best thing to keep it reasonable. Take note of the budget as to how much you plan to spend on a gift for a colleague. There are many offices in which the gift exchanging events comes with a set price limit. If that’s the case, it’s best to go for such gifts that come under the price limit. If, however, there is no hard and fast rule, you can go as extravagant as you want.

But here’s a little note – try to spend the same amount on gifts as that of your co-workers are spending. And if you are a new employee, kindly ask others the norm – they will gladly help you out. You don’t want jealousness to run rampant, just because you happen to gift one colleague a slight pricier gift than the other.

Gifts, no matter big or small, are always welcome, but there are certain things that need to be noted.
If you are planning to gift food items as gifts to your co-workers, why not go for homemade cookies, jam or better yet, cake? Homemade items are always welcome by all, but keep in mind if there are any restrictions or food allergies on the part of the colleagues whom you are planning to gift.

Other fun items that you can consider – fun items on their desk, say, a vase, notebook, memo pad, to name a few. You can also present them with a gift certificate to their lunch spot or café. If possible, avoid giving flowers to your colleagues as it may be misinterpreted the wrong way. Similar things like clothing, jewelry, perfumes or lotions should also be avoided. Basically, steer clear of those items of which you are likely to give to your date. If you are purchasing it for your date, then, you should definitely avoid gifting them to your colleagues.

The support staff is the lifeline of any company. After all, they are the guys who make the office run smoothly and efficiently, and skipping them would be like professional suicide. No matter how many colleagues you decide to gift, it is a must to include all the support staff including receptionists, administrative assistants, secretaries, mailroom employees and such. Never ever skip out on them.

Even though you are in the mood for gifting, it doesn’t mean that everyone is going to share the same spirit as you. Unless you want to have any unnecessary spats and spiffs in the office, it’s best to avoid giving any presents that are related to any religion or spiritual organization. Presents like those may not be welcomed by all.

Just because everybody else is going on a gifting spree, you are under no obligation to do the same. Even if you are a given a gift and you don’t feel like reciprocating, simply give and say thank you and follow up with a thank you card or note. Office gifts are not meant to be a necessity or expected, and it is definitely not important to go into long explanations or feeling guilty about it.

When giving presents to your office colleagues, just remember not to go over the top. If you feel that the slogan on the cup that you want to gift has something that is too much to take or say, pushing the boundaries, it’s best to skip it. You need to trust your instinct on what is right or wrong. Feeling unsure? Your best bet is to play it safe and skip out on that item.

Who doesn’t love a notebook? It’s one of those things which you can carry along with you.
How about gifting this notebook to your colleague? They will be thrilled to receive it and not to mention, it will also keep their schedule organized. The good news about this notebook is that it’s entirely handmade with the cover finished in yellow leather. Furthermore, you also have the option to get the notebook personalized. The size of the notebook comes in 8 inches by 1.2 inches and consists of 100 pages. It is priced at Rs.820 and can be found exclusively on IGP.

You never know when the next idea is going to strike. It’s always a great idea to keep a memo pad handy. How about having the same thought for your colleague too? Would you like their ideas to slip from their mind – only because they didn’t have anything to put on paper? How about gifting this memo pad to keep their ideas and thoughts organized? Consisting of 100 ruled sheets, this memo pad can be easily carried anywhere. Found exclusively on Think Pot, it is priced at Rs.99.

No matter how you take your notes – digitally or handwritten – this stationery set is sure to woo and will make you rethink your decision of taking notes the digital way. Reason being, this stationery set is made completely out of wood. The set consists of 12 color pencils – with full guarantee that they are going to make the way of taking notes fun. What’s more, you ask? This wooden stationery set comes loaded with a wooden scale and wooden sharpener to boot, with all of them packed in a wooden pencil box, no less. Now, that’s enough reason to go for this set, right? Priced at Rs.199, it can be found exclusively on Sugar Box.

Does your colleague curse every time they had to charge your phone? How about gifting them this mobile holder? Priced exclusively at Rs.199 on World Art Community, this mobile holder exists to help keep your phone neat and clean on a nice stand while charging. Comes in two colors - magenta and cyan - this mobile holder is from the lifestyle brand "Kya Cheez Hai".

Okay, we will admit it that we have kinda got a crush on this vase. Named as 'Artistry Table Vase', this piece is priced at Rs.1,100 and can be found exclusively on Magppie Online Store. Inspired by the paint strokes of the artists, that they make - hence the name - this vase comes in a sleek and stylish form, further complemented by the fluid and soft curves. Want to keep your friends guessing as to what you gave them as a gift? Great. You have the option of gift wrapping this item for an extra Rs.60.

If your colleagues are often a mess and they change their routines more than once, try to consider gifting them this smartwatch. Not only will it promote efficiency, but it will also help them to stay fit. and the icing on the cake - this smartwatch also has the ability to keep them connected with peers. Priced at Rs.15, 599, it can be found exclusively on Furper under the brand name 'Ticwatch'. You have the option to choose from three colors - Knight, Glacier, and Aurora.

Ah, yes, normal. Normal is very 'boring', you know. And maybe, that's why you have gone the route of 'funky'. And maybe, you want to show others how fun it can be. So, you decided to start with the dress code itself. And finally, after much brainstorming - you decided to get your friend this pair of funky print socks. And as you expected, they liked it. According to them - this pair of socks are comfy as well as stylish. So, how about getting to see those same reactions on your colleagues too? We assure you that this pair of socks will liven up any outfit. Priced at Rs.650, this pair of socks can be found exclusively on The Bro Code.

If you are looking for any formal gift to present your colleagues, try considering this classy men's wallet. Handcrafted from pure leather, this wallet is priced at Rs.2,300 and can be found exclusively at October Jaipur. Comes in a dimension of 4.25" x 3.35", this wallet has cotton twill lining with six card slots and two bill pockets. Your colleagues are sure to thank you every time they have this wallet on their hands.

If you are looking for a quirky yet fun gift to present your colleague, why not gift them this mouse pad? This quirky mouse pad will provide a smooth surface for the mouse and if your colleague is the type who always enjoys a good joke, then, it's even much better. Priced at Rs.499, this mouse pad can be found exclusively on Happy Wagon with a quirky illustration from one of the renowned illustrators of today - Alicia Souza.

Bluetooth speakers are always a great gift that you can get for your colleagues. No matter how they use it - be it listening to podcasts or fine-tuning it for a custom movie experience - this Bluetooth speaker from Baseus will surely pack a punch. Sold exclusively on Yerha, this Bluetooth speaker can found in the color 'grey' with its price at Rs.7,419.

The good news is that this Bluetooth speaker can be connected to any device - PC, iPod, iPhone, and MP3 - plus it can also be made to work with AUX. It also has a built-in lithium battery which gives the Bluetooth speaker long life. Also consists of a microphone which supports hands-free call, you can pair your smartphone to use this Bluetooth speaker as a wireless speakerphone.

If your colleagues are feeling down lately and are feeling completely hopeless, try considering giving them this book as a gift. Written by the renowned journalist and non-fiction author Charles Duhigg, this book 'The Power of Habit' is an inspirational guide which provides insights on the human nature and the huge potential in its transformation. This book can be found on the Amazon.in store in two formats - Kindle Edition and Paperback. While the Kindle edition is priced at Rs.245, the Paperback is priced at Rs.296.

Day in and out, they are the people who you work alongside the most – hours after hours – and even then, you may not know your co-workers all that well. And well, that can lead to boring gifts. Don’t waste such a good opportunity. Give your colleague a great gift and they might just cover for you when you want an extra day off.

Jokes aside – it’s time for you to recognize the people with whom you work with and a great gift might just be the way for fostering great relationships with them and a positive work environment. All the care and thought that you put into their gift – we assure you that they will appreciate it.