End-of-year gifts get all the attention, but we personally love to see welcome-back-to-the-office gifts to kick off the new year on a high note.
If you like the idea of a “Happy 2023” gift for your employees, but aren’t sure where to start your shopping, we’ve rounded up a list of 10 of the best office gifts for staff in the new year:
Custom Backpack
Every office worker needs a sturdy yet stylish backpack to carry their laptop and other gear to and from the office, which is why this is one of our favorite welcome back to the office gifts for 2023.
Choose from a trusted retail brand, such as a custom Camelbak backpack, to create a branded company gift that they will use every day for many years to come.
Look for helpful features such as a padded laptop compartment and lots of pockets to ensure that it will fit all of your employees’ gear.
Branded Water Bottle
Everyone needs to drink water to stay hydrated, which is why a custom branded water bottle or travel tumbler is always a great idea.
Again, we recommend sticking with beloved retail brands, such as a custom Yeti tumbler 20 oz., to ensure that your employees will get a lot of use out of the branded gift.
Choose from many different styles, including shatter-resistant BPA-free plastic and double-walled insulated stainless steel, to find one that fits your preferences and budget.
Custom Hoodie
Offices are known for being a bit cold, especially in the wintertime, which is why a custom jacket, sweater, or hoodie is the perfect welcome-back-to-the-office gift.
We personally love hoodies for how cozy they are, but if your office has more of a formal dress code, then a nicer jacket or sweater might be more useful for employees.
You will have lots of retail brands to choose from, including Nike, Under Armor, The North Face, and more.
Personalized Shoes
If you are looking for a custom apparel item that is truly unique, then we highly suggest that you consider branded shoes for your staff.
Select from many popular retail brands — including Allbirds wool runners, Converse high tops, and Vans slip-ons — and then personalize them with an embroidered or printed logo to show off your company branding.
Your employees will love this unique and thoughtful gift idea, and you just might win the best staff gift award of 2023!
Custom Branded Snacks
If you need to choose office gifts for a large number of employees with varying interests and tastes, you can’t really go wrong with a consumable.
We personally like custom branded snack baskets that include individual portions of multiple goodies.
That way, your recipients can try a bunch of things at once. It also ensures that even the pickiest eaters will have a good chance of finding something they like in the baskets.
Tea And Coffee Kits
If you like the idea of a consumable, but don’t want to choose a food item for whatever reason, then a tea or coffee kit is an excellent alternative — especially considering the fact that about 80% of U.S. adults drink caffeine every day.
Many of these coffee and tea kits also come with a ceramic mug and other goodies, making for a comprehensive and thoughtful back-to-the-office gift that will start the new year off right.
Noise-Canceling Headphones
Every office worker needs a high-quality pair of noise-canceling headphones that they can use to take phone calls and block out distracting noises, which is why this makes for the perfect employee gift for 2023.
Choose from either earbud or over-ear styles, as well as from a variety of trusted audio brands like Apple, Sony, and Bose.
This isn’t the cheapest gift on the list, but if you want to show your employees how much you appreciate all their hard work, it’s a great option.
Wireless Charging Station
Wireless charging has taken the tech world by storm, and the days of having to sort through a mass of cables to find the right one are quickly disappearing.
However, it can still be a pain to have a separate wireless charger for each device, which is why your employees will definitely appreciate a wireless charging stand that they can leave on their desks at work.
These charging stands can hold a phone, earbuds, watch, and more, allowing them to charge all their essential devices at once.
Essential Oil Diffuser
We love a fragranced candle as much as the next person, but sadly open flames aren’t really safe for offices.
That’s why we love the idea of giving employees a custom essential oil diffuser, which disperses fragrance in the air without a flame.
Choose from a larger tabletop version they can use at home or a smaller USB version that plugs into their laptop for a miniature scent experience at work.
PPE And Test Kits In Bulk
This may not be the most exciting, but you should definitely consider adding some PPE and test kits to your employees’ back-to-the-office gifts.
That’s because the beginning of the new year falls right in the middle of cold and flu season, and the holidays can be a time of increased transmission.
Give your employees the tools they need to help keep themselves safe with PPE and test kits in bulk at affordable prices.
Does your company typically give welcome-back-to-the-office gifts in the new year, or are you looking to start a new tradition?
What office gifts would you want to receive as an employee? Let us know in the comments below!
Ella Marcotte
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