A fun trend is taking root in your workplace: the art of giving unique and personalized gifts to your coworkers. Thoughtful office gifts, from tote bags to T-shirts, phone cases to mugs, have become a great way to foster camaraderie and appreciation among colleagues. And it's more than just a gesture - it's about creating a vibrant workplace culture where individuals feel valued and connected.

The key lies in choosing gifts that both fit the personality of your coworkers and align with the culture of your workspace, office, or brand. Whether you order something premade on someone else's ecommerce store, or choose to launch your own online store of custom merchandise or print on demand items for your workplace on an ecommerce platform like Fourthwall, there are plenty of options! Let's check out our great gift guide, featuring a whole product catalog's worth of gift ideas for all of your coworkers, from your fave team member to your work bestie. 

15 Great Gifts for Coworkers

Desk Accessories

So much of our workdays take place at our desks, so what better office gifts than custom desk accessories to add some flair and fun to your coworkers' desks? There are many custom merch ideas in this category, including personalized laptop sleeves or pens featuring your coworkers' names or company logo. 

Custom merch items like mouse pads and desk mats can easily be personalized on Fourthwall, where you can create a full line of print on demand branded merch in your own workplace merch store for your crew. Once your designs are all uploaded, you can order them up as gifts for your coworkers, or sell products to your staff, letting them choose their own branded merch complete with promo codes for staff discounts.

Tech Gadgets

Innovative tech gifts are always welcome, to streamline everyday work tasks with some futuristic flair. Custom merch ideas in this category could include wireless chargers or power banks, print on demand phone cases, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, custom computer keycaps, or custom AirPods cases.

Coffees or Teas

A curated coffee or tea subscription will bring premium blends and unique flavors to your co-workers' desks, for top-drawer work breaks! You could put together a coffee or tea basket with specialty beverages, miniature coffee syrups, or honey tea sticks.

If you wanted to elevate it another notch, you could include a tea strainer or coffee press, mug warmer, and a custom mug with your workplace logo, ordered via print on demand on a site like Fourthwall! You can even design your own coffee blend and label in your Fourthwall merch store, so your workplace can have its very own custom coffee for your coworkers to order and enjoy.

Inspiring Wall Art

Office walls are a great place to showcase a little of your personality; if you know your coworker well enough, you could select a gift that will add some inspiration and color to their workspace.

Does your coworker have a color scheme or other theme happening in their office? Coordinate your gift to match with print on demand wall art from ecommerce platforms like Etsy or Fourthwall!

Personalized Stationery

Save your coworkers from taking notes on generic printer paper or Post-Its with some elegant, customized stationery. This could include a stationery set complete with some ballpoint pens engraved with their name; fun stickers that refer to company culture or memes; custom merch notebooks with personalized cover art; or even a desk organizer to hold it all.

Indoor Plants

Low-maintenance desk plants or succulents add a touch of nature to offices and workplaces. If your coworker has a favorite plant or flower, presenting them with one in a unique planter or flowerpot would be a nice addition to their desk or an office shelf. 

Flowers are also always a nice choice, but something planted will be a more long-lasting gift; a custom candle is another great accompaniment to place next to a desk plant, like the ones you can design and produce on your Fourthwall store!

Games and Gadgets

Compact and engaging desk games can be great for taking a work break or decompressing after completing a stressful project.

Some fun desk game merchandise can include de-stressing toys, brain-bender or 3D puzzles, mini jigsaw puzzles, a book of crosswords or Sudoku, or even a classic Rubik's Cube. Custom magnets could be another small fun print on demand office accessory for your favorite coworker.

Books

A book-of-the-month book club subscription is a thoughtful way to acknowledge a coworkers' interest in reading, and also a nod to their life outside of the office. A good book club will have diverse reading categories to accommodate different reading preferences among your colleagues.

If your office is big on its own culture, you could even create your own custom book or comic in your office's Fourthwall merch store, to both gift to your coworkers and to sell online.

Customized Water Bottles

Eco-friendly print on demand water bottles are a welcome custom merch option, as they both encourage staying hydrated at work, and serve as a useful accessory during a commute or on off-hours.

There are so many different styles and types of water bottles you can find on Fourthwall stores, from stainless steel to glass versions; you could additionally customize one especially for your fellow coworkers so you can rep your company’s brand!

Wellness Kits

Wellness kits are a thoughtful choice for coworkers of all types, especially those in more high-pressure positions. You can put together your own wellness basket gift of custom merch and accessories, including items like custom candles; calming teas or flavored water enhancer packets; healthy snacks like nut mixes; branded merchandise like workout towels, or even a custom merch yoga mat, if your coworker enjoys yoga or pilates.

Online Courses

Got a coworker who's interested in learning a new language, skill, or hobby? Gift certificates for online courses or workshops that are aligned with their work or extracurricular interests can be a very thoughtful coworker gift.

You might have to do some conversational sleuthing to figure out what kind of course to gift, or you could just package up a gift certificate and let your giftee select for themselves. Many Fourthwall stores offer digital courses as part of their custom merch offerings!

Branded Apparel

Ramp up coworker camaraderie by gifting some cool custom merch apparel like T-shirts, hoodies, or hats from your own workplace's Fourthwall store. You could design these print on demand items with company branding, project team logos, or even fun imagery of an office in-joke or inspirational saying/slogan.

Gift Boxes

Another gift that keeps on giving are subscription boxes tailored to specific interests. Whether you pick gourmet foods (try selecting these by choosing a theme - foodstuffs of a particular country, sweets, savories); a movie treats box; or something collectible that you know your coworker is interested in, it's fun to get a recurring gift! 

Travel Accessories

This one is especially appropriate if your workplace includes a lot of travel among employees. Stylish travel accessories like passport covers; branded merchandise like acrylic keychains with your company logo; luggage tags; gym, travel, or tote bags, or custom merch pillows can be great ways to support your coworkers as they travel away from the office and off-site.

Virtual Experience Tickets

Is there an online events, workshop, or performance that you just know your work bestie will enjoy? Gift them tickets to a virtual experience that they’ll be sure to enjoy on their off-time!

FAQ 

What is appropriate gift etiquette?

Even if you're friendly with your coworkers, its best in an office/workspace environment to keep gifts professional and considerate. Also avoid overly personal or expensive gifts to avoid awkwardness both with your giftee and with other coworkers who may not be in your gifting circle.

What should the gift budget be?

A reasonable budget is an individual choice, but in general you want to ensure that the gift aligns with most workplace norms and doesn't make colleagues uncomfortable. In the end, it's the thought and effort that really counts.

What occasions are best for gifting to coworkers?

Occasions like birthdays, work anniversaries, promotions, project wraps, or team achievements are all suitable gifting opportunities, as are traditional occasions like the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa holidays.

Curate Great Workplace Camaraderie with Fourthwall Gifts

Workplace gifts aren't just tokens, but catalysts for positive relationships and vibrant, rewarding work environments. Unique and thoughtful gifts leave lasting impressions, fostering a sense of belonging and shared goals among colleagues.

Fourthwall can help you not only find great gifts for your coworkers among thousands of Fourthwall stores, but they also make it easy to open an online ecommerce store for your own business or brand, so you can contribute to the positive dynamics of modern workplaces with your own custom merch products.

Explore Fourthwall's many custom merchandise products, where creating and curating memorable gifts becomes a breeze! There are plenty of options to customize the perfect print on demand merch ideas for your business or brand, launch an online store with both physical and digital items, arrange custom promo codes for your coworkers, sell products, and bring in an extra revenue stream for your business. Get started on Fourthwall today!

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