22 Employee Gift Ideas for Staff Milestone & Appreciation Gifts

Finding the right employee gift can be challenging - it’s a difficult feat trying to find the right symbol of gratitude that is appropriate for your staff members, particularly when you factor in different preferences and personalities, budget, and the fact that you only really know these people between the hours of 9 to 5!

The perfect employee gift doesn’t need to be expensive or as personal as something you’d give to family or friends. It should be simple yet thoughtful - something that clearly acknowledges hard work and shows your appreciation as a boss, manager, or leader. 

The Importance of Employee Gifting

Giving staff gifts to show appreciation or celebrate a milestone can have significantly favourable effects for both employees and employers. First and foremost, employee gifts are thoughtful expressions of recognition for a staff member’s hard work and contribution to the company. 

When an employee’s work is acknowledged and appreciated, higher job satisfaction rates can increase, productivity levels are often enhanced, and loyalty towards the company can strengthen. Employers who show their gratitude to staff members through thoughtful gifts will inevitably strengthen their relationships and build a unwavering team within the company. 

22 Unique Staff & Employee Gifts

Personalised Gifts

Personalised gifts are a great way to celebrate your employee’s achievements and work milestones. When you tailor a gift to suit their individual preferences or interests, your thoughtful gesture will add extra meaning to the gift and be appreciated even more by the receiver. 

Personalised gift options for employees include: 

1. Engraved notebook and pen

2. Personalised drink bottle

3. Personalised wine/wine glass

4. Engraved keychain

5. Personalised hamper

Depending on the size of your team, you can also have fun with a personalised gift and make a tailored hamper filled with their favourite items. For example, our gift box builder is personalised hamper box that comes in three sizes: large, medium, and small. It can be filled with our succulents or native plants, delicious treats, soothing body products, and organic teas. 

Wellness Gifts

A wellness gift can be a simple yet meaningful way to show you care about your team’s well-being. It encourages rest, balance, and a moment to recharge - especially for those navigating the demands of work and life balance. Thoughtful, wellness gifts can have a lasting impact beyond the office.

A wellness gift can include:

6. Subscriptions to health apps (like a meditation app, a fitness tracker app, or a recipe app) 

7. A voucher for a spa treatment

8. A gift box  made up of wellness products, like tea, soap, and candles 

 

Desk Accessory Gifts

For a fun yet practical gift, desk accessories are a gift any employee will appreciate. 

9. Stationery set 

10. Desk vacuum cleaner

11. Wireless charging pad 

12. Headphone stand

13. Desk organiser

14. Daily planner 

15. Desk succulent

A desk succulent is a great addition to any workspace - low-maintenance, visually calming, and surprisingly effective at freshening the air. Adding a touch of greenery can help lift mood, improve focus, and bring a bit of life to long days at the desk. Plus, it’s not going to go to waste!

Self-Care Gifts

Self-care employee gifts are a great way to recognise your team’s hard work - especially if a team member has reached a significant milestone or gone above and beyond. A self-care gift will encourage employees to take the time to take care of themselves, so that they can continue bringing their A-game to work. 

Self-care gift ideas for staff include:

16. Relaxation hampers with teas, body products, and candles

17. Bath and home-spa gift sets

18. Self-care journals or gratitude diaries

19. Tea gift sets 

 

Creative Gifts

For a gift that gets your employee away from the laptop and lets their creative juices flow, opt for a creative gift. These gifts provide your staff with an amusing activity that has nothing to do with work. 

Creative gifts can include: 

20. Paint-by-numbers kit

21. Pottery set

22. Gardening kits 

As employers, showing appreciation for your staff goes a long way in not only improving productivity and loyalty to the company, but also strengthening job satisfaction and workplace relationships. If your employee has reached a milestone or you’ve noticed their hard work, or if it’s nearing christmas and you’re wondering how to best show your gratitude for the year that was, providing a thoughtful gift will prove to be a much more significant gesture than you may think. See our corporate and employee gift collection for more employee gift ideas, or customise a hamper box to get started!