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Want to offer something special to employees this holiday season? These employee holiday gift ideas are perfect for everyone on your team. Happy shopping!
Do you feel like you have everything under control for the upcoming Holiday Season at work? Whether you like it or not, the end of the calendar year is only a couple of weeks away!
But you don’t need an excuse to show your employees that you care. Any time is a good time to express your appreciation and recognize their dedication and loyalty. You can easily do that with a thoughtful gift.
Pro Tip: Not sure what gift to give? Let employees choose! With a service like the Applauz Rewards Marketplace, employees can use Gift-Vouchers to shop for their very own holiday gifts. 🎁
The Holiday Season is ideal for rewarding your employees for their hard work and motivating them for the coming year. But finding unique employee reward ideas can be challenging, especially if you’re on a budget.
To facilitate the process for you — whether you’re looking for employee gift ideas or you want to get something for your co-workers — here are several employee gift ideas for under $100.
Feel free to jump to the section that suits your needs:
This sleep mask is a must-have for anyone who travels or simply wants to get a good night’s sleep. It’s a full black-out mask, so you can snooze peacefully while you jet off to your next destination.
Every avid traveller knows: Travelling light is more than a catchphrase; it’s a
must. Packing cubes help make travelling light easy, and they make a great gift for frequent flyers.
Many of us commute to work and spend at least eight hours in the workplace. It’s not uncommon for phone batteries to die during the day, which can often lead to panic! (“Does anyone have a phone charger?!”). So, the portable power bank is definitely a practical gift!
Unsafe drinking water is a travel reality. A filtered water bottle makes an excellent gift for people who travel internationally. This bottle cleans up 99.9% of waterborne parasites & bacteria from water sources in many countries where water quality can be an issue.
Nothing worse than a long flight with no good movies to watch. The Flight Flap comes in to rescue frequent travellers by allowing them to watch their favourite movies or TV shows comfortably from the device. They’ll arrive at their destination before they know it.
Light therapy is a real thing. And the sunset lamp’s warm, sunset hues are an inexpensive and powerful way to unwind at the end of the day. It can be especially beneficial to those living in climates with long, dark winters. 
Who doesn’t love a beautifully scented candle? Especially during the harsh winter months. That’s why a candle is an easy and thoughtful gift for anyone on your list who loves to cozy up at home.
Perfect for the TGIF moments. This is the perfect accessory for the ultimate at-home spa experience. Choose one that is designed to safely hold a book, tablet or smartphone, but most of all: the wine glass holder.
Essential oils are known for encouraging tranquility and offering a sense of comfort. Your employees will be happy to use this natural diffuser in the office or at home to clear their minds and relax.
Air plant terrarium gardens add a touch of greenery to your employee’s desks, boosting their mood and possibly promoting better health. The best part is they are low maintenance, so there is no need to have a green thumb to take care of their own mini-world!
Give them a day of relaxation where they can ‘work’ on their well-being with some well-deserved “me-time.” A gift certificate for a spa treatment or massage makes a great employee gift idea because it shows employees that you care about their health and well-being. Just make sure to pick a spa that is easily accessible and not an hour out of town!
Journaling is an important self-care practice. This simple and elegant journal features pre-set gratitude prompts, so the perfect gift for anyone on your list who has a thirst for self-improvement or is trying to integrate these positive habits into their life.
A practical person knows a clear desk means a clear mind. This beautiful set is practical and stylish and makes staying organized look good! It’s the perfect accessory for at home or work.
Your employees likely spend a chunk of their salary purchasing coffee throughout the workday because we all know office coffee quality is highly questionable. It’s always a
battle between those who complain that the coffee is too watery and those who just want to sip on a warm liquid. Get your employees a coffee gift card from their favourite coffee shop. Your caffeine-addicted employees will love it for sure.
Everyone has a bookworm on their team. A simple, practical gift is to give the gift of choice and offer a gift certificate to a bookstore to choose their gift.
Books are not the only important source of knowledge. Increasingly online content is locked behind a paywall. So offering a yearly subscription to a magazine or online publication can be a wonderful gift for that intellectually curious individual on your team.
The AirTag acts as a versatile, easy-to-use tracking device. You can attach it to a keyring or any personal item you want to track. Then enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that you're only a few clicks away from finding your belongings. It's a great gift for frequent travelers as well!
This item will not only cover and protect your iPad, but it also doubles as a keyboard and features a trackpad. The nifty gadget will instantly turn your iPad into a laptop, making you more productive from anywhere.
Is it a wireless charger? A lamp? A speaker? How about all three!? This nifty gadget is perfect for the bedside. It wirelessly charges your phone while emitting a soft and calming light and music to help you doze off to sleep.
Ok, it’s a bit cliché. But a good bottle of wine is totally appropriate for the festive period and going to be useful. It’s simple. It doesn’t have to blow the budget, and attaching a personalized note to the bottle will work for pretty much everyone.
If you know someone in your company who spends a lot of time in the kitchen, get them a nice set of kitchen knives that are dishwasher-friendly, as well as comfortable to hold. The Foodies in your team will appreciate having the proper tools to cook their everyday
meals.
A good home chef knows spice is life. And great quality salt can make the difference between an OK meal and an amazing one. This salt set makes an excellent gift for anyone who loves to cook and enjoys the finer things in life.
Are any meat or BBQ lovers on your team? A set of gourmet meat rubs or unique specialty spices makes for a wonderful (and tasty!) gift.
Sauce...as a gift? Yes! Consumable items are the best gift — especially for people who already have everything. And The sauce industry has really stepped up its game. A fancy sauce like TRUFF makes for an elegant and practical gift you know they will get used to and enjoy from start to finish.
Coffee and tea and everyday essentials. So they make great gifts for people that already have “everything they need.” And true tea or coffee lovers are always open to trying something new. Offering a specialty tea or coffee is a great universal gift for anyone.
We are not talking about the standard 10$ olive oil from the supermarket. Olive oil, just like perfume, can come in a range of qualities and prices. An olive oil bottle or a set of infused olive oils will always be appreciated by those who enjoy good food.
Every team has a hot sauce lover. The perfect gift, of course, is a hand-picked selection of gourmet hot sauces. Featuring 10 different sauces of varying heat levels, this little starter kit is the hot sauce lover on your team.
Wine lovers will rejoice at this invention. This nifty tool allows you to open a bottle of wine with minimal effort, boasting a sleek and modern design, making this affordable gift practical and stylish. It's the perfect gift idea for all the wine lovers on your list.
On every team, there’s a person who is always biking. This compact and practical tool makes an excellent gift for any biking enthusiast.
This is an old-school tin camp cup reinvented. Perfect for keeping drinks as hot or cold as people like them when sitting at a desk all day or on a weekend getaway.
Do you have anyone on your team who loves to do yoga? They probably already have a
mat, but there are other yoga accessories that can make great gifts. Such as a yoga mat strap, duffle bag, or block.
If you’re like me, you lose a pair of gloves practically every winter. So while gloves are a bit of a cliche gift — they probably already have a pair, gloves are a cold-weather essential. So a backup pair always comes in handy.
Want to have the vibe of summer camping in the middle of the city? Portable fireplaces help you get the bonfire experience from your home and can be used any time of the year!
This is a good one if you’re reading from Canada or any other place where winter has started. If you have an athletic employee, they might enjoy running with a pair of ear warmers that double as headphones. It’s also great for anyone who defies the Canadian cold and walks to work.
Beanies are a wardrobe staple if you live in a cold-weather country. In my
opinion, you can never have too many. When winter lasts 6 months or more of the year, having different colours of stylish beanies can help carry you (and your outfits) through the cold winter months.
Any camping aficionados on your team? They’ll love this portable checker set by Pendleton. Not only is this gift practical, but it also looks good! Featuring the brand's signature print, you'll want to carry this item outside of your camping gear just to show it off.
All outdoor lovers know about YETI. This high-end outdoor equipment company makes some more affordable items that make for the perfect holiday gift idea. Especially this durable and stylish camping mug. Any outdoor enthusiast will be happy to have it!
Give Employees The Gift of Choice!
After seeing this list, you might still be unsure about what employees want as a holiday gift. Or maybe you don’t have the time to select carefully?
Well, why don’t you just give them the best option — choosing their own gift!
More and more companies are opting to use an employee reward catalogue powered by services like the Applauz Rewards Market, so employees can shop independently and purchase a gift they truly want.
The Foodie, the Nature Lover, the Gym Fanatic, the Gamer, the Fashionista and everyone else! There is something for everyone.
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