Shopping for coworkers can become a never-ending parade of mild pine-scented candles, Hallmark cards, and candy that is destined for retirement in a desk drawer for most of January. It’s easier to buy thoughtful, impactful gifts for your closest loved ones, and it gets harder once you add in the subtleties and professionalism of the workplace.
However, there are hordes of fantastic gifts online out there for coworkers. And they don’t have to be expensive – in fact, they probably shouldn’t be. The ideal colleague present is thoughtful, unique, and lands somewhere in the casual middle ground between re-gifting paperclips from the supply closet and an all-expenses-paid trip to the Caribbean.
Most of these items are available with expedited shipping, and some should arrive within a few days’ time, so don’t stress too hard about your last-minute shopping – just remember that the sooner you order, the better your chances of a timely arrival.
Below, you’ll find 35 of the best coworker gifts for under $US50. You’ll also find 22 work-appropriate yet thoughtful gifts for your boss for under $US50 here.
Looking for more gift ideas for him ? Check out all of Insider Picks’ holiday gift guides for 2018 here.
A three-month subscription of freshly roasted whole bean, single-origin coffees from a cool startup
Driftaway Facebook
Driftaway Coffee Subscription, Three Months, available on Driftaway Coffee, from $US39
If they’re practically tethered to the coffee pot, they will probably love the fun and thoughtful online gifts delivery of a three-month subscription to this cool Brooklyn startup’s beans. Driftaway sends freshly roasted, whole bean, single-origin coffees from around the world to their doorstep.
Note: Order by 12/20 for priority shipping and 12/21 for express shipping
An Atlas Obscura calendar full of daily photos and tidbits about the world’s strangest and coolest places or festivals
Amazon
Atlas Obscura Colour Page-A-Day Desk 2019 Calendar, available on Amazon, $US21.99
Add some fun to their day-to-day routine with the Atlas Obscura calendar. There are hundreds of photos that celebrate the world’s strangest and coolest places, festivals, and foods. Travellers and life-long learners are particularly good candidates for this one.
A funny mug that acknowledges the bond forged by people who have to fix the same defunct printer every week together
Etsy
The This is Fine Mug, available on Etsy, from $US9.99
A “This is Fine” mug is the perfect gift for the only other people on earth who can truly relate to the particularities of your job: a defunct printer, last night’s too-fun team happy hour, and the occasional avalanche of meetings and high-priority emails. Here’s a $US13 nod to the fond shared stressors.
Mini succulents in ceramic planters
Amazon
StarPack Home 3-Piece Ceramic Succulent Planter, available at Amazon, $US15.97
If your desk mate doesn’t already have a plant, rest assured they would probably like one (fine print: if it requires next to no caregiving). Grab these ceramic planters from Amazon and fill them with an assortment of succulents. According to science, it may make them happier just to see the plants every day.
Fun kitchen towels that rate wines by how well they pair with certain foods
source - https://www.businessinsider.com.au/gifts-for-coworkers-under-50-2018-10
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