| Whether it's an office holiday party, an | | | | gift cards to their local department store |
| anniversary celebration or simply an | | | | would make a great gift! |
| appreciation day, office gifts are great for | | | | |
| showing you care about those you work | | | | 6. Gifts for the Boss |
| side-by-side with each day. Not sure what | | | | |
| gift to bring? Here are eight unique gift | | | | Buying for the boss can be a daunting task. |
| ideas for the office to get your wheels | | | | Don't let it worry you. Buy for your boss |
| turning. | | | | just as you would anyone else. Treat him or |
| | | | her like they're part of the office, not just |
| 1. Everyday Items | | | | a boss. Get to know their likes and dislikes |
| | | | before buying. You can buy something to |
| No matter what the occasion, everyday items | | | | decorate their office or to make their work |
| such as housewares, jewelry, bath items, | | | | easier, or you can be more personal with your |
| kitchen items, and garden accessories still | | | | gift. Other gift ideas for bosses include pen |
| make great gifts - especially for women. | | | | sets, gift baskets, and organizers. If you |
| Inquire beforehand about the color of their | | | | work where it is prohibited to give |
| kitchen or bathroom, or the theme of their | | | | individual gifts to the boss, suggest a group |
| yard or garden. Then, you can choose | | | | gift from all the workers if that's allowed. |
| accessories for their home or garden that | | | | |
| will blend nicely with their home decor. | | | | 7. Gifts for Employees |
| They'll appreciate your thoughtfulness! | | | | |
| | | | If you are "the boss" then you understand how |
| 2. Collectibles | | | | important it is to give gifts to employees. |
| | | | Gifts should be given not only during |
| If your co-worker collects certain items such | | | | holidays, but also several times throughout |
| as figurines, porcelain dolls, or model cars | | | | the year to show appreciation for an |
| and model ships, you can give a gift that | | | | employee's hard work. Some gifts you can give |
| they can add to their collection. The great | | | | employees can be gift cards, company T-shirts |
| thing about collectibles is they are useful, | | | | or sweat shirts, organizers for their desks, |
| often decorative, and can be a keepsake for a | | | | and best of all - a bonus check! You can also |
| lifetime. | | | | hold a company picnic for all employees to |
| | | | enjoy. |
| 3. Gifts for Inspiration | | | | |
| | | | 8. Office Chinese Auction Gifts |
| Inspire your co-workers with poetic books or | | | | |
| inspirational paintings. Find out what type | | | | If your office is holding a Chinese auction |
| of art they enjoy. Also, be sure they enjoy | | | | for gift-exchanges, then consider a gift that |
| reading before buying books. Patriotic gifts | | | | would be fitting for a male or female. Some |
| can also be inspirational. | | | | ideas are decorative items such as wall |
| | | | clocks or wall calendars, or office-related |
| 4. Gifts for Him | | | | items. There are also gift cards, tickets to |
| | | | a popular local event, and electronics. |
| For the men in your workplace, focus on gift | | | | |
| product categories such as sporting goods, | | | | To find great gifts for the office, you can |
| automotive, and travel. Men are often | | | | visit an online store and enjoy shopping from |
| fascinated with new tools, electronic | | | | home. At online stores, you can find all your |
| products such as cell phones and iPods, and | | | | gifts plus other items, such as toys, sports |
| anything to do with the outdoors. | | | | memorabilia, men's and women's apparel, and |
| | | | more. Some sites even offer a gift registry |
| 5. Gifts for Her | | | | for bridal and baby showers. You can search |
| | | | for gifts and other products through |
| When buying for a female co-worker, you | | | | categories and easily find what you need. |
| usually can't go wrong with items such as | | | | |
| housewares, health and beauty products, | | | | Use these office gift ideas for guidance as |
| jewelry, photo albums, and home and bath | | | | you buy gifts for your co-workers, employees, |
| accessories. Most women also love to shop, so | | | | or boss on the next special occasion. |