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So often, coworker gifts are little more than clearance bin candles, nearly expired candy, and other items you could probably pick up at your local drugstore. Finding the right gift for your coworkers isn’t easy as you search for something both personal and professional. And if you’re in a completely remote job, you may be getting a gift for someone you have never even met in person.
Every team and every work environment is different, but these no-brainer gifts can work for any occasion. Whether you need a gift for a holiday gift exchange, a colleague’s birthday, or a promotion celebration, we’ve got you covered with 34 gifts your coworkers will actually be excited to receive.
From cozy slippers that make working from home a lot more comfortable to desk accessories that’ll brighten up their workspace, keep scrolling to find our favorite gifts — all under $50 — to give your coworker.
The 33 best gifts under $50 for your coworkers:
Uncommon Goods
Personalized Hobby Mugs, available at Uncommon Goods, from $32
The foundation of a productive work day for most of us is a cup of something energizing — be it tea, coffee, or, for the best of us, some pristine spring water. We love these mugs from Uncommon Goods — they’re personalized, relatively inexpensive, and something they’ll use every single day.
If you’re in charge of all the corporate gifts this year, you can also make a group corporate order with your company logo.
Lula’s Garden
Bliss Garden, available at Lula’s Garden, $30
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). According to science, it may make your coworker happier just to see the plants every day.
Amazon
Death Wish Coffee, available at Amazon, $19.43
For the coworker who needs coffee like most people need air, there’s Death Wish Coffee — which claims to be the world’s strongest coffee.
Uncommon Goods
Benevolent Brownies, available at Uncommon Goods, $35
These sweets are some of the best gifts on the list — simple, delicious, and more special than they look at first glance. Not only are these the exact, delicious brownies Ben & Jerry’s uses in its ice cream, but they’re made at a B Corp that practices inclusive hiring and connects its employees with resources such as child care, community gardens, and sustainability programs.
Amazon
Frigidaire Mini Fridge, available at Amazon, $26.99
This mini-fridge is a lifesaver for coworkers whose food or drinks are always being taken in the office. It can store up to six 12-ounce sodas and can switch between cold and warm temperatures.
Greetabl
Personalized Photo Box Gifts, available at Greetabl, from $19
Select the box your gift comes in — like a “you rock” print — and then the gift. Options range from sea salt chocolates and mugs to bath bombs and photo stands.
Everlane
ReNew Slippers, available at Everlane, $19
If you’re lucky enough to work from home, your giftee might appreciate some of our favorite slippers to wear around their home office. They’re relatively affordable, and the interior doesn’t get all sweaty like some other shearling slippers.
Etsy
Fun Candles, available at Etsy, from $12.25
Etsy is a great place to shop for unique, handmade gifts — including this candle that shows your best friend at work how much you appreciate them.
Amazon
URPOWER Essential Oil Diffuser, available at Amazon, $14.99
This essential oil diffuser is the perfect trick to get rid of the stuffiness and feeling confined at an office desk. This small humidifier adds moist air while the auto-color-changing LED lights soothe and enliven the space.
Uncommon Goods
Work from Home Survival Kit, available at Uncommon Goods, $20
This fun kit makes working from a home a bit more bearable and less lonely. From the conference card bingo cards to the desk yoga guide, it brings remote coworkers together even if they’re miles apart.
Brightland
Alive Olive Oil, available at Brightland, $37
If they like to cook, they probably already know the merits of high-quality olive oil. A drizzle of olive oil from Brightland adds a vibrant, zesty flavor to any dish. Plus, the bottle is designed to be left out on display in their kitchen.
Uncommon Goods
Wine Pairing Towel Set, available at Uncommon Goods, $28
If you’ve got a wine lover on the team, grab these fun wine pairing towels and a bottle to go with them. They’re thoughtful, informal, and unique.
Amazon
Homesick Candles, available at Uncommon Goods, starting at $34
Homesick candles are a great gift for pretty much anyone in your life. They’re a nice acknowledgment of something important to someone else that you’re likely to know regardless of intimacy level. Plus, with a candle, your colleague will get to enjoy it for weeks to come.
Driftaway Facebook
Driftaway Coffee Subscription, Three Months, available at Driftaway Coffee, from $54
If they’re practically tethered to the coffee pot, they’ll probably love the thoughtfulness 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.
Book of the Month
Book of the Month, available at Book of the Month, from $12.50/month
If your team includes a bookworm, they’ll appreciate a gift subscription to Book of the Month. A team of experts and celebrity guest judges curate must-read books — usually new releases, hot topics, and debut authors — and a subscriber can pick one out of five selections a month (or skip a month if they want).
If your coworker is more into audiobooks, check out a gift subscription to Scribd (full review here).
Amazon
Hario Cold Brew Coffee Bottle, available at Amazon and Food52, from $24.95
Whether they’re working from home or heading to the office every morning, this cold brew carafe is the perfect gift for helping them get their caffeine fix every day. It’s so easy to use — all they have to do is mix coffee grounds and water, let it sit for eight hours, and they’ll have five cups of delicious, rich brew to sip on.
Amazon
Anker Wireless Charger, available at Walmart, $19.99
Help your coworker keep their cluttered wires under control with this wireless charger, which can charge through most protective phone cases.
Amazon
Be Good Company Executive Mini Sandbox, available at Amazon, $29.32
Know a coworker who’d rather be at the golf course, or who might appreciate the adult equivalent of doodling in class? Say no more.
Hydro Flask
Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Travel Coffee Flask, available at Hydro Flask, $29.95
It’s often the most practical coworker gifts that make the best and longest impression, and this is one stellar candidate. The Hydro Flask is double-wall vacuum insulated and will keep their cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours, with hot drinks staying hot for up to six. We’re big fans of the line.
Amazon
Incase Neoprene Classic Sleeve, available at Amazon, $23.99
For those who haphazardly throw their laptop into their bag at the end of the day, give them a practical protective case. Incase has a range of colors and size options for most laptops.
Newegg
Shintop 6-Piece Cable Clips Set, available at Newegg, $4.66
Pair a few of these cable clips with a nice card and some candy for a low-key, well-rounded gift that’s fun and practical.
Amazon
6 ft Charging Cable, 3-Pack, available at Amazon, $8.48
It’s something every one of us will feel grateful for a couple of times per day, but always put off buying for ourselves: a serpentine, six-foot-long charging cable.
Amazon
Esarora Ice Roller, available at Amazon, $18.99
After a long day staring at their computer screen, this ice roller provides cooling relief. It’s also the perfect way to perk up on early mornings and a great gift for your skincare-loving work bestie.
Amazon
Rocketbook Fusion Smart Notebook, available at Staples, $29.60
The Rocketbook notebook is full of 21 reusable pages that wipe clean with a damp cloth when the owner uses a Pilot FriXion pen (included), so they can keep using the same notebook indefinitely. They can also send hand-written notes to Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, email, and more.
Williams-Sonoma
Stainless-Steel French Press, available at Williams-Sonoma, from $39.95
Grab a glass Chemex from Williams-Sonoma that will deliver flavorful, sediment-free coffee routinely. The glass is heat-resistant, and the wood and leather collar serves as an insulated handle.
Amazon
Sriracha Keychain Combo Pack, available at Amazon, $14.99
Perfect for the coworker best known for adding hot sauce to anything sweet, savory, or edible. The pack comes with a bottle of Sriracha and two differently sized keychains.
Society6/Andy Westface
“Do Nothing” Three Sloth Stationery Cards, available at Society6, $9.75
Pair the sloth “Do Nothing” card with a few relaxing accessories (like face masks) to gift a well-deserved night off to a coworker. Like all of Society6’s collection, it’s also made by an independent artist — making it a bit cooler than what you might pick up from CVS.
Amazon
Tile Mate Key Finder, available at Amazon, $16.99
You can’t go wrong with a tracker for their keys that’s compact, thoughtful, and useful to pretty much everyone.
Daily Harvest
Gift Card, available at Daily Harvest, from $55
Daily Harvest is a meal delivery startup that makes healthy fast food that takes as little as 30 seconds to prepare. Meals are delicious, under $10 each, and designed by a chef and nutritionist team for taste and balance. It’s great for healthy eaters with busy lifestyles, solving pretty much all of our main roadblocks to eating well.
Leatherology
Business Card Case, available at Leatherology, $50
Leatherology makes luxe leather goods for less, and their $45 business card case is a great workplace gift for under $50. It has an invisible magnetic closure, holds up to 20 cards, and comes in a variety of leather types and colors. You can also add a monogram for an additional $10.
Baggu
Standard Baggu, available at Baggu, $14
Grab a trendy, reusable shopping bag that’s perfect for packing lunch, extra shoes, or taking a last-minute trip to the grocery store. This one folds up to about the size of a business card, and its signature version can hold 50 pounds of stuff easily.
Amazon
Bob Ross Chia Pet, available at Amazon, $19.99
Do yourself, your coworker, and your section of the office a favor with a Bob Ross chia pet. It will be a great conversation piece for as long as it lives.
Amazon
Echo Dot, 4th Generation, available at Amazon, $39.99
If they don’t already have an Echo Dot, this is a great tech gift without quite breaking $50.