Giving gifts to your co-workers or your employees can be a
tricky business. You want to give something
that is they will really enjoy but doesn't
break your piggy bank. You want to give
something that suits the individual's tastes
but doesn't suggest anything politically. We
have some suggestions that for the most part
can be given to either sex and to anyone of
almost any age which we think will help you in
your gift giving search.
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Everyone uses a memo pad even if the memo is only to
themselves. Pick ones that reflect their
hobbies or show the type of work they do.
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People are always looking for a paperclip for all those
papers we still have. If you give a
magnetic paperclip holder, they'll always
have their own paperclips. They can also
play and make funny shapes when someone on
the phone has put them on hold.
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Occasionally everyone has to take work home or get away
from the desk to write or proofread what
they wrote on the computer. Give them a lap
desk. They have some lap desks that have a
pillow on the part that fits on your legs.
Some of them also have storage underneath
the board.
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Baskets full of things are always good. Fill them up
with an assortment of coffee sample
packages, cocoa, jams and jellies, cookies
and snacks, specialty teas, cheeses and
meats.
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Did you ever plan on stopping on the way home from work
to pick up something but forgot the one item
that you really needed? We all have. But
now, you can get door hanger note pads that
say "Do Not Forget". They hang on your
office door knob or the your desk drawer.
You write things on them as you think of
them during the day. When you leave, the
list is there for you to rip off the sheet
and head to the car.
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We all sit in rush hour traffic each day. An audio
book on cassettes will take their mind away
from the traffic.
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The truth is, we are all clock watchers. Find a
small, attractive desk clock. Just don't give it to the person who is late every morning.
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We don't always plan ahead. Most of us forget our
umbrella on the day that it rains buckets.
With the new mini-umbrella, you gave them,
that won't be a problem. Mini-umbrellas fit
nicely inside a purse, briefcase, or desk drawer.
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Everyone loves those yellow little sticky notes. You
can give a more decorated stack that's
printed with flowers, sailboats, mountains,
or whatever hobby best suits the recipient.
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Did you ever receive a card that a guy had in his wallet
until it was dog-eared. It looked pretty
sad, didn't it? Anyone who hands out their
business card would appreciate a silver or gold cardholder case.
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Find the guy who took pictures of the last company
functions; Christmas party, company picnic,
company exhibit booth. Get all the pictures
of the recipient and his co-workers and fill
up a photo cube to place on a co-workers
desk. Enclose a note that he can change out
the photos for members of his family if he
wants.
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We have mail and not everyone has a secretary to open
it. A letter opener that reflects the hobby
of the recipient will be a welcome gift.
