Gift ideas for colleagues

Relationships with colleagues are not limited only to work moments. Conventional holidays or individual memorable events are not left out. In this regard, the question often arises of what to give a colleague. There is no single correct answer. It all depends on the event, the number of people in the team and corporate ethics. Nevertheless, let's try to figure out what is appropriate and what is contraindicated to present as a gift.

Sometimes it is not so easy to find a gift for one person whom you know well, and what can we say about the whole team (or part of it). But there are options for universal gifts. Their main difference is that they are suitable for people of different sexes and ages. For example, these versatile options include sweet New Year's gifts. The moment of attention and respect itself is important here. Even if a person does not eat sweets, he will gladly share the gift with his children or grandchildren.

Do not forget that this category of gifts must meet certain requirements. If it is you who are responsible for the selection in the team, then take these rules into service. We advise you to tune in in advance that the option you have chosen will not suit everyone. And the larger the team, the more opinions there will be. Don't worry about this. It is impossible to please absolutely everyone.

So, evaluating whether or not any gift is suitable under the category of universal, check it for the following points.

• No hint of vulgarity. Even if there is a relaxed atmosphere in the team, this does not give you the right to violate the unspoken laws of ethics. Better the gift will seem banal to a colleague than vulgar and obscene.
• Start from the meaning of the holiday. When we talk about universal gifts, we mean those that are given for purely thematic events. For example, the most popular will be March 8 and February 23. Here, too, universal gifts are needed, since they are given to a large number of people. But their peculiarity is that they are gender-specific. It is always appropriate for women to give flowers, and for men, a set of shoe care or purely male "things".

Below we present several options that have already passed the "battle test" and can rightfully be called universal. They are suitable for both men and women and are appropriate for any occasion.

Although notebooks belong to the office, in this case they will be a good gift. It's all about the individual inscription. It can be the same for everyone or have a personalized character. In the latter case, the gifted person will be especially pleased to use this accessory. In addition, if all notebooks are the same and employees start using them at work, confusion and confusion can arise. And this will not happen with a personalized inscription.

The most optimal options will be:

• pictures with a reference to the holiday itself;
• funny illustrations or phrases;
• corporate logos of the company or enterprise for which you work.

You can also make your own unique design, which will not carry a certain meaning. This refers to patterns, landscapes, abstractions. But is it worth it to spend money if you can easily find such options in a regular store.

This is a fairly large category of goods, but not every stationery can claim to be a gift. Most often they include pens, calendars or books. If you also decide to stay on one of these options, then try to pick up the original copy. At least if it is a pen, then it must be of high quality and expensive. It is better if it will be accompanied by individual packaging, a solid box.

With calendars, things are a little more complicated. If they are issued in your office, then it makes no sense to make another one and spend money on it. It is unlikely that any of the employees will want to place it at home - it is more of an office accessory. If in your company it is customary to supply yourself with office supplies yourself, then such a present will be quite appropriate.

Magnets can be considered another item that indirectly relates to the office. But don't rush to remove them from your own refrigerator. They should display the symbols of the holiday. This option is good when you yourself decided to congratulate your colleagues. The cost of one magnet is small, so you can show a sign of attention and not spend a lot of money on it.

If these options do not suit you, then you might consider an interesting and functional gift in the form of a stationery set. For example, you can buy beautiful boxes and put accessories in them. Let them be inexpensive but essential items.

You will find everything you need in specialized stores. In addition, the choice is so great that you can pick up very interesting specimens. Here's an example of one such set:

• handles (blue, black, red);
• corrector;
• stickers (can be somewhat different in size);
• note paper;
• paper clips;
• eraser;
• marker;
• a simple pencil and sharpener.

If you make one gift from the team, then a solid set of pens can act in this capacity. You can see options with holders (when the handle is placed on a special stand on the table). A nice organizer for pens and other stationery is also a good option. But only it should not be a cheap plastic option, but one that is made of wood.

The traditions of celebrating this or that event in teams differ. In some, the holidays are celebrated widely, with corporate parties, gifts, while in others, they are limited to small signs of attention. It also happens that there are only a few men in the team, and there are many women, or vice versa. Then it is very difficult financially to bestow everyone. In this case, you can get by with modest presents in the form of postcards.

Do not think that such a cheap way of congratulating will be perceived negatively. After all, everyone understands that not everyone can afford to spend a significant amount. It also happens that in an office building there are several floors and on one (or several neighboring) many different firms... In this case, small cards will be a nice present.

You can easily find thematic postcards in a bookstore, but you can also make them yourself - your colleagues will surely appreciate your individual approach and efforts. If there are no such craftsmen in the team, then you can contact the printing industry, where they will print postcards for you according to your sketches. This would also be a good option. True, the cost may rise.

Many people think that postcards are trite and uninteresting. But it is worth showing imagination, as even such a familiar gift will bring a lot of impressions. For example, if you give a postcard to an employee, then an unusual surprise in the form of a butterfly may be hidden in it.

Today, more and more often, colleagues are trying to surprise the culprit (or culprits) of the occasion with a gift-emotion. This is a special type of present that does not imply the presence of any item (the gift itself). This category can safely include tickets to the theater, cinema, exhibition. It can also be certificates for attending master classes, unusual courses or other similar events.

There is no unequivocal opinion on this matter. Some people think that it is better to give traditional presents, since it is not always possible to guess with the event for which the ticket is bought. Also, some people prefer more functional gifts.

If you know a colleague well, you can decide for yourself which category he belongs to and choose the appropriate option. In any case, the gift-emotion will be unusual and pleasant. After all, not everyone can afford to buy a ticket to a concert of their favorite band or a course of spa treatments in a beauty salon.

Funny and funny surprises will be a separate category in this section of gifts. It is difficult to give specific recommendations here, because each team is individual. But for example, the following options can be cited. You can make a funny presentation ahead of time. Just make sure that there is nothing offensive and obscene in it. You should also avoid using photographs and materials that the recipient himself would not show publicly for anything in his life. It can also be a funny song with rewritten words or a dance.

If a friendly atmosphere reigns in the team, then you can present your colleagues with comic souvenirs. They, of course, are completely non-functional and do not carry any benefit, but they can cheer you up. Isn't this the most important thing on a holiday! These gifts most often include small figurines.They may have a funny message or the figure itself will be very funny. In shops you can find funny caricature figurines by profession.

On the other hand, it can be a creative gift with humor that you can make yourself. Here are some good examples:

• a corkscrew screwed into a wooden cork with the inscription "amulet against traffic jams";
• framed whip (small rope and tourniquet) and gingerbread with the signature "effective team management tools";
• you can buy and paint a plate yourself (on it is written what you want to avoid the gifted one), which will then need to be broken.

You can also congratulate your colleagues in a completely non-trivial way. Such presentations require preparation, but they bring a lot of positive emotions. If you are going to celebrate this or that event, then you can come up with a couple of surprises that will diversify the event.

Anything can be here. Just let your imagination run wild. You can make an original funny scene or invite your colleagues to write wishes and send them to the sky with helium balloons.

If a present is made to a girl (s), then you can negotiate with colleagues and give them small presents during the day. So, everyone can individually congratulate the heroes of the occasion. To make it clear, let's give a simple example.

The first employee approaches the girl in the morning and gives her a flower, the second, a little later, a beautiful postcard, the third chocolate or sweets, the fourth simply brings her favorite coffee from the nearest coffee shop (or from a vending machine, if there is one).

The first thing that comes to mind when talking about a gift for a woman is flowers and sweets. This standard set will never go out of style. And if you are not sure that a creative or funny surprise will be perceived correctly, then it is better to dwell on this unshakable classic. If you want to make a real surprise, then there are many options for this case. We will give only a part. But what will be your personal surprise for colleagues depends only on your imagination and capabilities.

Recently, it has also become popular to give gift cards to cosmetics stores. This allows the girls to make their own choices. It turns out that you will give each colleague exactly the present she wants. We do not recommend giving cosmetics sets (even shower and bath products). Each has individual characteristics and preferences. Someone uses only expensive branded cosmetics, someone may simply not like the smell of the chosen product.

Many people associate sweets with childhood, and therefore are one of the good gift options. But be careful. Even such an innocent present can cause frustration. For example, a colleague cannot have sweets (due to illness, diet). In this case, the gift will only disappoint her.

If there are no special restrictions in this regard, then here the flight of imagination is unlimited. Personalized candy packaging can be ordered today... For example, congratulations may be written on it, referring to the profession or the name of the company. Another original option can be a bouquet of sweets. It looks no worse than the real one, and in addition to aesthetic pleasure, it is also very tasty.

If you want to conquer the hearts of the girls of your team, then present a bouquet of chocolate covered strawberries. Even the most fastidious people will not refuse this. It is rather difficult to arrange it yourself, so seek professional help. In addition, they know reliable suppliers of strawberries, where they are always fresh and tasty (especially important for the winter period). If you decide to arrange a basket with sweets, then you can supplement it with good tea or coffee. It will look relevant. In addition, young ladies will not need to spend additional funds to arrange a sweet tea party.

And, of course, the most important confectionery product that symbolizes the holiday is the cake. Don't cheat for a typical cake at your local supermarket. It is better to contact confectioners and order your own design and decoration. Such a present will definitely be remembered for a long time.

There is also a special type of women's present. These are the ones that are presented to a woman on maternity leave. The question arises, what to give in this case? The simplest solution would be to consult with the pregnant woman personally. The birth of a child is associated with the purchase of a large number of necessary things. Perhaps you will help the future mother a lot if you put together the whole team and give a really necessary thing. This can be a car seat, changing table and other items that your baby will need.

If you are sure that such help is not needed, then you can donate something else. Not all expectant mothers are ready to tell colleagues about the baby's gender. Therefore, if you choose a present for him, then choose universal colors. For example, you can give a beautiful set of green, beige, yellow clothes. A blanket or blanket is also a good gift. If you doubt that your choice will be correct, just donate a certificate to the Detsky Mir store.

Choosing a gift can be tricky. If you yourself decided to congratulate all your colleagues (important for small teams), then everything is a little simpler here. Only you decide what kind of surprise to present. But if the present is from the whole team, then difficulties may arise. Everyone will have their own point of view about the gift. In such a situation, it can be difficult to find a compromise. These are the principles of choice that should be followed.

• When choosing a gift for a group of people on any holiday, remember that it should be the same for everyone. This will help avoid disagreements and resentments in the team. Even if someone does not like it, he will perfectly understand that all other colleagues received the same present.
• If you give a gift from yourself, you should not choose the expensive option (even if funds allow you). For example, this desire can arise when you present a good colleague and friend. When the moment comes to give something to you, he will have to choose something equally valuable so as not to offend you. Not everyone understands this rule when choosing gifts. Therefore, it is better to present an unusual and interesting present than a super expensive one. In this case, a colleague will appreciate your individual approach, realizing that you spent a lot of time choosing.
• Don't forget functionality. Sometimes, when we see a beautiful statuette in the store, we decide that this is exactly what can and should be given. But think carefully before making your final decision. Yes, the thing is beautiful. But will a person find a use for it? Perhaps he simply has nowhere to put it, or the style of his interior does not at all accept these excesses. High-quality office supplies can be a good solution here. A person is not always ready to spend money, since he acquires it not for himself, but for work. But it is always more pleasant and convenient to use good quality things than what is given out in the warehouse.
• Think about a gift-giving scenario. Sometimes it is not so much the gift itself that is important as the moment of delivery. If there is a gift for the anniversary or retirement of one of the employees, do not be lazy to gather the whole team.It will be very pleasant and touching.

Choosing presentations for colleagues is not an easy task, but if you approach it creatively, the result will be impressive. Do not think that a lot of money is needed for an original gift. Sometimes a friendly surprise congratulation in the form of a scene can please the person being gifted much more than a standard gift. Show imagination and initiative, and colleagues will remember your congratulations for a long time and will reciprocate you in the future.

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