It’s that time of year again: the Christmas shopping season is upon us! While you have your hands full with presents for friends and family, it’s worth finding corporate gifts for employees, valued contacts and clients to say “thank you:” and to keep your brand top of mind.
Gifting is especially important now that so many people work from home and connections can be tougher to maintain with remote employees. Going the extra mile by sending a thoughtful gift can make a significant impact on company morale.
So what makes a good corporate gift? You want to make an impression while keeping it professional. It can’t be too expensive, but it can’t look cheap. It’s nice to be personal, but not too personal.
If you’re struggling for ideas that fit all of the above, good news: We’re here to help with 13 corporate holiday gift suggestions they will actually use and appreciate, and that won’t collect dust in the breakroom corner. But first, here are some general corporate gifting tips.
Personalize Your Corporate Gifts
This can be by adding the recipient’s initials to an item, or by buying them something that relates to their likes, location, or industry. It will show you listen and value them as an individual, rather than just a name on a contact list.
Don’t Be Too Extravagant
If a customer only pays you $200 a year for your service, there’s no need to go overboard and buy them a $300 gadget. Keep your spending in proportion to how much your relationship brings in so no one feels uncomfortable.
Be Subtle with Your Brand
It might be tempting to send someone a jumbo mug emblazoned with your logo, but will they want to be seen with that at their desk? Instead, create something in your company colors, or print a tasteful, small brand name on a product for a subtle and stylish gift.
Give Gifts at Other Times of the Year
The holiday season is the perfect time to show your appreciation, but don’t just leave it to this time of year. Surprise people with tokens throughout the year to show them you always value your relationship, not just when you feel you have to.
Now that you know the standard holiday gifting tips in the workplace, you’re ready to start your search. We’ve compiled a list of corporate holiday gifts!
1. A Handmade Notebook
2. Customized Cookies
Stand out from the pile of candy boxes with some personalized sweet treats like candy favors that you can easily share with friends and loved ones.
3. Pickleball Paddles
A great mid-day break is a quick pickleball game. Surprise your clients or coworkers with a unique gift like a custom pickleball paddle! You can add their logo or motto and challenge them to a game on the court.
4. A Water Bottle
5. Personalized Golf Balls
6. A Bottle of Wine
7. Socks
8. Post-it® Notes
9. A Luggage Tag
10. A Dog Bed
11. Personalized Ornament
Keep it small and sweet with a personalized Christmas ornament! Ornaments are the perfect keepsakes that your coworker can collect for years to come!
Create your own ornament on Zazzle!
12. Terrarium or Succulent Planter
A dash of greenery on the desk makes any office worker happy, especially if it’s a low maintenance plant that won’t wilt or die. Succulent planters are trending and are easy to find, or you could even make your own by following this DIY.
13. A Christmas Card & Gift Wrap
When in doubt, simply send a handwritten business holiday card. This is perhaps one of the most meaningful gestures you can make. So be sure to include a card with whatever else you decide to give and write something personal inside.
Also, whatever you decide to give, why not present a Christmas card in custom-made wrapping paper for the full personalized package!
Pro tip: if you’re looking to create a custom Christmas card with your company logo, follow this guide on Corporate Holiday Card Ideas & Messages!
We hope these gifts suggestions give you some inspiration. For more ideas, design advice, and pricing quotes for bulk orders, contact the Zazzle Business team! Simply send us your contact information and a friendly account manager will be in touch.
More Gift Ideas on Zazzle!
If you’re on the hunt for more gifting ideas & inspiration, check out the following resources on Zazzle!
- 30 Best Christmas Gift Ideas – Gift guide for the best 30 gift ideas!
- Gift Guides on Zazzle Ideas – Gifting articles for all ranges of gifting topics!
- Christmas Gifts – Great selection of our top Christmas gifts and much more!
- Personalize Your Own Gift – Create your own personalized gift with favorite photos, monograms, text, etc.!
- Stocking Stuffers – Great stocking stuffer ideas to fill up that stocking!
- Gifts for Men – Best gift ideas for the amazing men on your list!
- Gifts for Women – Best gift ideas for the lovely women on your list!
- White Elephant Gifts – Great selection of funny gifts for white elephant parties or someone who loves to laugh!
- Gifts Under $20 – Best gift ideas under $20!
- Gifts Under $50 – Best gift ideas under $50!
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in October 2019 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Matilda is Marketing Manager in the International Team, bringing Zazzle to customers everywhere from Sydney to Stockholm.
Great ideas. Not just for your clients and customers but also for your employees .. I’d love a custom made cookie or a nice personalized pen
For smaller businesses just having a customized gift tag to put on a nice bag of candy can go a long way without breaking the bank.
A great, quick and easy gift idea, thanks!
Absolutely, corporate gifting during the holiday season is a thoughtful way to show appreciation and strengthen business relationships, especially in remote work settings.