The best employee holiday gifts say “we noticed your work this year” without saying it with a mug. These are premium, everyday items that your team will use long after the holiday party, organized by budget so you can plan for the whole company or a few top performers.
Before you buy
- Pick one great item for everyone. It is easier to buy, ship and explain than a mix of different gifts.
- Think remote first. Choose gifts that ship well to home addresses.
- Skip the logo. People use a premium gift more when it does not double as company merch.
- Add a personal note from their manager. It costs nothing and often matters most.
Whole-team gifts
An Owala FreeSip bottle is the bottle everyone already wants. A box of ROYCE’ Nama Chocolate feels indulgent, and an Apple AirTag keeps track of keys and luggage for anyone in the Apple ecosystem.
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle 24 oz DenimView gift
ROYCE’ Nama Chocolate “Au Lait”View gift
Apple AirTag (2nd Generation)View giftGifts for the people who carried the year
AirPods Pro 3 and Bose QuietComfort Headphones make open offices and long calls easier. A Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a gift for life outside work, and a Pendleton Yakima throw is pure comfort for the couch.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)View gift
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB (2024 model)View gift
Pendleton Yakima Throw 54″ x 66″View giftTop-performer gifts
For a team lead or a standout year, a Sonos Era 100 upgrades the home office, and a Garmin Venu 4 supports the health goals they mention in every one-on-one.
Remote and hybrid teams
Ship directly to each person’s home and include a note with the order. Pick items that work anywhere, like headphones, a Kindle or a water bottle, so nobody is left out because of where they work.
See more ideas in our smartwatches and fitness and last-minute gifts collections, or use the Gift Finder.