Did you know that one proven way to boost employee morale is to make small gestures? Morale is vital in driving employee satisfaction and productivity, so it can be worth it to give your workers some small gifts.
With the year coming to a close, your employees are sure to love a new year's gift basket. Not only will it be full of goodies to share with their loved ones, but it'll also be a sign that you appreciate what they do for the company.
Are you now wondering what new year gifts you should get for your employees? Then you're in the right place! Here are some fantastic ideas you should use.
1. Backpacks
Branded backpacks are an excellent gift idea because there are so many styles, which make them outstanding for both employees and students alike! This enables you to choose between several types, depending on the lifestyles your employees live.
For example, if they're always on business trips, consider computer backpacks or TSA-compliant backpacks. Or if there's a nearby beach or park they like going to, then cooler backpacks are a great idea. Or for the more style-conscious workforce, you can choose from a selection of women's and men's fashion backpacks.
Whatever you choose, you can have your company name written across the backpacks. Your employees will be proud to wear branded backpacks when out and about!
2. Messenger Bags
Messenger bags also make fantastic gifts for your employees, especially if they need something more professional-looking than a backpack to carry their items.
What's great about messenger bags is they come in a wide variety of styles as well. You can opt for something more casual looking by choosing cotton or non-woven bags.
Or you can give your workers something chicer by choosing laptop, tablet, or fashion messenger bags. These help them bring around important devices, which they're sure to appreciate.
3. Briefcases
Are your employees' briefcases a little worse for wear? Then one of the best office gifts you can give is new briefcases!
When your sales team discovers brand new matching briefcases in their new year's eve gifts, they'll be extremely pleased. Not only will this give them a better image, but it'll give your company a better overall appearance as well! When they show up to their next client meetings with pristine briefcases, it'll show they mean business.
You won't have to worry about giving them boring briefcases either. We've got styles like expandable, iPad compatible, computer, leather, rolling, and conference briefcases to suit every employee. And like the other items on this list, we've even got fashion briefcases for men and women so your workers look stylish and professional.
4. Drawstring Bags
Drawstring bags are nice to have while going for a walk, run, hike, bike ride, etc. Show your employees you support their active lifestyles in their downtime by gifting them durable drawstring bags.
You can even put a few in their gift basket so they can hand the extras out to their family members. That way, they'll be encouraged to do these activities together!
Wouldn't it be nice to facilitate family bonding time? It's possible by giving this thoughtful new year's gift!
Choose from camo, clear, cooler, mesh, reflective, sports, and sublimated drawstring bags. You can also customize these so your company's logo is proudly displayed across each bag.
5. Tote Bags
Did you know that half of all plastic produced is single-use plastic? As you can imagine, this is having a huge impact on our planet.
Show your employees that you're an eco-conscious company by giving out durable and reusable tote bags. The possibilities are endless with these tote bags, ranging from simple eco-friendly totes to wine totes, clear vinyl totes, and cinch-top totes.
If you're feeling generous, why not stuff your workers' gift baskets with several tote bags? This can help them with groceries, shopping, vacations, beach trips, and more!
6. Onesies
The weather's getting cold, and everyone will want to get nice and cozy to survive these colder temperatures. And while they're relaxing at home, your employees probably want to have on something that's comfortable to lounge in.
Adult onesies are extremely popular, so surprise your workers by giving each of them one in their new year's gift baskets! When they discover this present, they'll be eager to go home to try them on and chill out in front of the fireplace with a hot cup of cocoa.
7. Apparel
Company t-shirts are an excellent way to get some team spirit going. When everyone gets to walk around in the same t-shirts, they'll have company pride!
You can even custom-make t-shirts for each department so they have some friendly rivalries going, such as one between marketing and sales.
To keep your employees comfortable all year long, you can also get jackets, sweatshirts, shorts, pants, and socks. You can even have company scarves, ties, and vests made!
8. Stationery
For little stocking stuffer-type presents, there's nothing better than stationery. You can never have too many notepads or pens, after all!
Giving your employees things like pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, journals, notebooks, jotters, sticky flags, and even padfolios will keep them well-stocked with the materials they need to wow their clients. And an added benefit is if your stationery is branded, if your workers jot down notes and hand these pieces of paper to their clients and/or vendors, this can help with your company's brand awareness!
9. Drinkware
Over 50% of American adults drink coffee every day. And for the other 50%, they probably drink it less often or get their daily fuel through tea.
The point is, your employees probably can't get through the day without some caffeine injections every once in a while. So a thoughtful new year's gift would be custom drinkware! For their gift baskets, throw in travel mugs, tumblers, thermoses, coffee mugs, and mason jars so your workers can bring their drinks wherever they go.
For the beer and wine lovers in your office, think about putting growlers, koozies, bottle openers, beer glasses, party cups, and wine glasses into their baskets.
10. Beach Towels
Pair some of the more outdoorsy gifts from above with beach towels for your workers. Not only can they use this handy present when they go to the beach, but they can also dry off after being in the pool or having a tough yoga session.
These useful gifts will keep your employees dry and also display your company name and logo for all to see. Again, it's an outstanding way to get your name out there!
11. Candles
Many of us like to light a candle, then kick back and relax when we're at home. Aromatherapy can work wonders, so give the amazing gift of candles to your employees.
If you're looking for new year goodie bag ideas, you should put in snap-top tin candles. These are very affordable, so you can give each worker an assortment so they can see which scents they like best!
12. Aprons
We've all got to eat to survive, but some people love food more than others. If you have self-professed foodies, amateur cooks, and/or passionate barbecuers in your office, then custom aprons are a lovely gift that shows you really appreciate your workforce.
Aprons are a sensible and useful item that can last your employees for years to come. And when their loved ones see what a cool custom and branded apron they've got, they'll be jealous that their employer is so awesome!
13. USB Drives
Another great "stocking stuffer" idea is USB drives. They're very small, so you can still fill up the gift baskets with many other items.
During the holidays, your employees are sure to take tons of photos and videos, which they'll want to share with their loved ones. With your gift, they'll be able to transfer these files and bring them around easily. Because a USB drive will fit right into their pockets, your workers won't have to worry about taking cumbersome things with them while traveling to see their families.
Get These New Year Gifts for Your Employees
Giving out new year gifts is a small token of appreciation for your workers. It won't cost you much and it'll go a long way in making your employees feel seen and valued. Not to mention, by giving out branded items, you'll promote your business too!
So make it a company tradition to give out new year gifts for employees. It'll add to the holiday spirit and promote workplace loyalty, so it'll be a win-win situation!
Get started on putting together your new year's gift bags by browsing our corporate holiday gifts section now!
