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