Gift ideas for colleagues

Relationships with colleagues are not limited to working moments. Common holidays or individual memorable events do not stand aside. In this regard, the question often arises what to give a colleague. There is no single right answer. It all depends on the event, the number of people in the team and corporate ethics. Nevertheless, we will try to figure out what is appropriate and what is contraindicated to present as a gift.

Sometimes it’s not so easy to find a gift for one person who you know well, but what can we say about the whole team (or part of it). But there are options for universal gifts. Their main difference lies in the fact that they are suitable for people of different gender and age. For example, sweet New Year gifts are such universal options. The moment of attention and respect is important here. Even if a person does not eat sweets, he will happily share a 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 adopt these rules. We advise in advance to tune in that the chosen option does not suit everyone. And the bigger the team, the more opinions there will be. Do not worry about this. To please everyone is impossible.

So, assessing whether or not any gift fits under the category of universal, check it out on the following points.

• No hint of vulgarity. Even if the team has a relaxed atmosphere, it does not give you the right to violate the unspoken laws of ethics. Let a gift seem better to a colleague as trivial than vulgar and obscene.
• Start from the meaning of the holiday. When we talk about universal gifts, we also mean those that are given for purely thematic events. For example, the most popular will be March 8 and February 23. It also requires universal gifts, as 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 shoe care set or especially men's “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 on any occasion.

Although notebooks belong to the office, but in this case will be a good gift. It's all about the individual inscription. It can be the same for everyone or be of a nominal character. In the latter case, the bestowed 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 may arise, they will be easily confused. And with the inscription of the name of this will not happen.

The most optimal options will be:

• pictures with reference to the holiday itself;
• funny illustrations or phrases;
• company logos of the company or company you work at.

You can make your own unique design, which will not carry a certain meaning. Here we mean patterns, landscapes, abstractions. But is it worth it to spend money if such options you can easily find 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 decide to stay on one of these options, then try to find the original copy. At least, if it is a pen, then it should be of high quality and expensive. It is better if individual packaging is applied to it, a hard box.

With calendars, the situation is a bit more complicated. If in your office they are given out, then there is no sense in doing another one and spending money on it. It is unlikely that someone from the staff wants to place it at home - this is more an office accessory. If in your company it is customary to supply yourself with the office yourself, then such a gift would be quite appropriate.

Magnets are another subject that indirectly relates to the office. But do not rush to remove them from your own refrigerator. They should display the symbolism of the holiday. This option is good when you decide to congratulate your colleagues. The cost of a single magnet is low, so you can and give a sign of attention and not spend big money on it.

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

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

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

If you make one gift from the team, then this can be a good set of pens. You can see the options with holders (when the handle is placed on a special stand on the table). Also a good option would be a beautiful organizer for pens and other stationery. But this should not be a cheap plastic version, but one that is made of wood.

The tradition of celebrating a particular event in groups varies. In some holidays celebrate widely, with corporate, gifts, and in others - limited to small signs of attention. It also happens that there are only a few men in a team, and there are many women, or vice versa. Then it is very difficult financially to bestow all. In this case, you can get by with modest gifts in the form of cards.

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

You can easily find thematic postcards in the bookstore, but you can also make them with your own hands - colleagues will appreciate your individual approach and the effort expended. If there are no such craftsmen in the team, then you can turn to printing, where you will be printed postcards according to your sketches. This will also be a good option. True, the cost may increase.

Many people think that postcards are trite and uninteresting. But it is necessary to show imagination how even such a familiar gift will bring a lot of impressions. For example, if you give a postcard to a female employee, then an unusual butterfly-shaped surprise may be hidden in it.

Today, increasingly, colleagues are trying to surprise the culprit (or the perpetrators) of the celebration with a gift-emotion. This is a special type of gift that does not imply the presence of any object (the gift itself). This category can be safely attributed tickets to the theater, cinema, exhibition. It can also be certificates for attending master classes, unusual courses or other similar events.

There is no single opinion on this. Some people think that it is better to give a traditional gift, as 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 your 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 your favorite group or a course of spa treatments in the beauty salon.

A separate category in this section of gifts will be funny and funny surprises. It is difficult to give specific recommendations, because each team is individual. But for example, the following options. You can make a funny presentation in advance. Just make sure that there is nothing offensive and obscene. You should also avoid the use of photographs and materials that he himself donated would not have shown publicly for anything in life. It can also be a funny song with converted words or a dance.

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

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

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

Congratulate colleagues can be completely nontrivial way. Such gifts require preparation, but 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.

There can be anything. Just unleash your own fantasy. You can make an original funny scene or invite colleagues to write wishes and send them to the sky with helium balloons.

If a gift is made to a girl (girls), then it is possible to negotiate with colleagues and give them small presents during the day. So, everyone can individually congratulate the heroes of the occasion. To be clear, we give a simple example.

The first employee comes up to the girl in the morning and gives her a flower, the second a little later a beautiful card, the third chocolate or candy, the fourth just 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 it comes to talking about a gift for a woman is flowers and candy. 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 in this case there are plenty of options. We give only a part. But what your personal surprise will be for your colleagues depends only on your imagination and possibilities.

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

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

If there are no special restrictions in this regard, then the flight of fantasy is unlimited. Today you can order personalized packaging of sweets.. For example, it can be written congratulations with reference to the profession or company name. Another original option could be a bouquet of sweets. It looks no worse than the present, and besides 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 strawberries in chocolate. Even the most fastidious persons will not refuse this. Making it yourself is quite difficult, so ask for help from professionals. In addition, they know reliable suppliers of strawberries, in which it is always fresh and tasty (especially important for the winter period). If you decide to place a basket with sweets, then you can add it with good tea or coffee. It will look relevant. In addition, the young ladies will not have to spend additional funds to arrange a sweet tea.

And, of course, the most important confectionery, symbolizing the celebration, remains the cake. Do not get down for a typical cake in the nearest supermarket. It is better to contact the pastry chefs and order your own design and decoration. Such a gift will definitely be remembered for a long time.

There is also a special type of female gifts. These are those that are given to a woman going on maternity leave. The question arises, what to give in this case? The easiest solution would be to consult with a pregnant woman personally. The birth of a child involves the purchase of a large number of necessary things. Perhaps you will help the future mom, if you make up the whole team and donate the really necessary thing. This may be a baby carrier, changing table and other items that will be needed for the baby.

If you are sure that such assistance is not needed, then you can donate something else. Not all future moms are ready to tell colleagues about the field of the baby. Therefore, if you choose a gift for him, then choose universal colors. For example, you can give a beautiful outfit of green, beige, yellow. Also a good gift would be a blanket or blanket. If you doubt that your choice will be correct, just donate a certificate to the Detsky Mir shop.

Choose a gift is not easy.If you yourself decided to congratulate all colleagues (relevant for small teams), then everything is a little easier. Only you decide what a surprise to present. But if the gift 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 is not easy to find a compromise. These are the principles of choice that should be followed.

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

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

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