When it comes to strengthening and motivating your team, a lot of the time it's the little things that can make the greatest impact. We believe that recognition of your employees’ hard work leaves them feeling valued and appreciated, and that any good work that is recognised is repeated. Knowing how to show that recognition and appreciation can be tricky, but luckily we’re here to help. 

Thoughtful and personal employee gifting is the perfect way to reward and thank your employees for their dedication, and create a positive workplace culture where people feel motivated and respected. Employee gifts are the best way to celebrate a work anniversary, a job well done, or a special occasion with a simple but impactful gesture. This blog is going to highlight the top 7 employee gifts we think your employees are going to love.

What employee gifts do people really want?

The usual branded water bottles, key chains, and mugs are cheap and easy employee gifts, but let's face it - many of these items end up buried in a drawer or lost. So what is the key to sending more meaningful and valued employee gifts? The answer is personalisation and care. Gifting shouldn’t feel like an obligation, instead a way of building heartfelt connections with your employees. 

To help with this, we’ve created a list of the top 7 employee gift ideas to reward your employees.

Top 7 Employee Gift Ideas:

1. Wellness Based Gifts

Your employees deserve time to relax and unwind, so why not give them a calming treat to decompress and relieve stress? Employee gifts such as wellness boxes and hampers offer lots of small but meaningful gifts to boost productivity and motivation. We recommend looking at Wellbox, or Box of Hugs  for wellness hampers.  There's also individual gifts, such as aromatherapy diffusers or candles, and fitness gear such as resistance bands or exercise mats. Any of these ideas would make a relaxing and soothing present for an employee. 

2. Personalised Employee Gifts

One of the best ways to show you care is by personalising your employee gifts to make them special for each person. This could be as simple as a customised notebook, thermal cup for hot drinks, or pencil case for their desk at work. If you are looking for alcoholic gifts, have a look at SpiritSmith's wide range of customisable gift hampers. We offer the best personalised employee gifts with a wide array of gin, whiskey, rum, tequila, and so much more. 

3. Sweet Treats

Baked goods are universally enjoyed, making them the perfect employee gift if you have a large team to buy for. Buying sweet treats from a local bakery is a great gift guaranteed to give immediate enjoyment and satisfaction to your employees, making it a fun and well-loved employee gift.

4. Experience Based Gifts

Experience based employee gifts can build bonds between your team, boosting teamwork and morale, all whilst making unforgettable memories and learning new, interesting skills. This could be a shared cooking class, a course on making drinks, or even something like a team hike. Sharing and making memories as a team can help you to connect with your employees and create a positive work atmosphere.

We think that the Gin Academy at Defiance Distillery in Rochdale is a perfect place for this! 

5. Gift bags 

For a smaller team, a fun and personal idea could be to create gift bags for each employee, with different gifts for each person. These could include mini-items such as desk decorations, small personalised stationery, snacks, or other small tokens of appreciation to show you care.

6. Extra Days Off

Giving your employees a few extra days off is one of the most appreciated gifts you can give. It means more time spent with family and friends, relieving all tension and stress, enhancing your employees well-being for very little cost! HR experts 'ScheduleLeave' believe that time off as a reward can boost morale and productivity in the workplace. 

7. Desk Accessories and Decorations

Gifts such as succulents, organisers, and fun stationery can be a great way to add some colour and decoration to your employees workspace. This is an easy and inexpensive idea for employee  gifts to make sure your employees know that they’re valued.

Employee Gifts at SpiritSmith

Rewarding and recognising all our employees do for us is crucial in creating a positive workplace environment. Whether it's a small gift, such as a desk plant or organiser, or a personalised hamper or gift box, giving gifts are a perfect way to show respect and support for your employees. 

At SpiritSmith we offer a wide range of personalised employee gifts. To chat to our team about corporate gifting you can call us on +44 (0)3330908769 or email us at hello@spiritsmith.co.uk.