When it comes to selecting Christmas gifts for employees, you want to get them something they'll like, but still have it be appropriate for the office environment. Below are some gift ideas employees will enjoy:
Gift Certificate - Your co-worker will enjoy using their gift certificate to buy what they really like. Some popular gift certificates are: ipod downloads, restaurants, spa days, bookstores, discount stores and office supply stores.
Insulated Thermos Bottle - Keeping cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot is no problem for a top-of-the-line thermos bottle. Most are stylish stainless steel cylinders on the outside that travels easily inside of a bag or car. Drinks stay fresh even 24 hours later. Thermos Nissan is a good brand.
Electronic Labeling System - Keep files, papers, projects and even computer wires organized with this handy electronic label maker. A good labeler has a lot of versatility - the user can use symbols, bold, underline and italicize words. A popular brand is Brother P-touch electronic label maker.
Fun Desk Flip Calendars - Desk flip calendars that feature pop culture trivia or brain teaser games are a blast and will keep your employee amused 365 days a year. There are many to choose from. Some good titles are: Jumble, The Brain Game, Fact or Crap, Urban Myth and Deal or No Deal.
Business Magazine Subscription - Keep up to date with what's happening the fast paced world of business with a year's subscription to a popular business magazine. Some good titles are: Business Week, Advertising Age, Fast Company, SmartMoney, Forbes, Black Enterprise and Entrepreneur.
Laptop Notebook Stand - People who work on their laptop for hours a day will benefit from having it lifted up into a more ergonomically comfortable position, and laptop desk stands are just the thing to achieve that. Some are adjustable and other are designed to for one position. There are also stands that will cool the laptop several degrees, which helps when you're traveling and want to prevent overheating.
USB Flash Drive - Transporting data from one computer to another is easy as pie with a portable USB flash drive. Once you have one, you'll be amazed at how convenient it is. Flash drives have memory starting from 1GB up to 64 GB. It's like carrying around a mini file cabinet in your pocket or handbag. How to use flash drive? Simply plug it into the computer's USB port and a file will pop up on the screen. You can transfer word files and documents to the USB file. Unplug when you're done.
Motivational Book - Motivation is one of the secrets to successful companies. When a company has motivated employees, everybody wins. Give your co-worker a book that will aid them in their work and personal lives. Lots of great titles to choose from.
Neck Travel Pillow - Sometimes it's so hard to get comfortable when traveling on trains, plains and automobiles. Comfy neck support pillows are a quick solution for tired travelers to get some relief in the neck area that carries so much tension and stress. There are many styles to choose from.
Cookies - Yes, give them something they'll really enjoy - old-fashioned, bakery-style cookies. Chocolate Chip, Sugar Cookie, Chocolate Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin are popular favorites. Almost everyone likes cookies and if they don't want to eat them all, they can share their cookie bounty with friends.
