19 Best Christmas Gifts for Employees They Will Use

Every office has someone microwaving the same cup of coffee three times a morning. A mug warmer with four heat settings and an auto-off timer fixes that, and at under $20 it is easy to give across a whole team.

For hybrid and remote staff working from a kitchen table, a laptop stand raises the screen to eye level and saves their neck. It folds flat, so it travels between home and office too.

A magnetic wireless charger keeps an iPhone topped up on the desk all day without hunting for a cable. Qi2 certification means fast, safe charging; Android users still get standard wireless charging.

A real Moleskine feels like a step up from the supply-closet notepad. It is a good choice for team leads and anyone who takes notes in meetings, especially paired with the Parker pen.

A gift-boxed Parker pen is a timeless employee gift that looks more expensive than its price. The XL body is comfortable for long writing sessions, and the matte black finish suits anyone.

An insulated tumbler printed with the dictionary definition of a 'difference maker.' It suits recognizing one standout employee, or a small team that had a big year, and it keeps their coffee hot through the morning stand-up.

The safest great employee gift there is. Almost everyone drinks coffee, tea or water at work, a YETI keeps it hot or cold for hours, and the brand feels like a real treat rather than corporate swag. At about $32 it fits most per-person budgets and lasts for years, which is why it is our top pick.

Ideal for field staff, sales teams and anyone who travels for work. The built-in USB-C cable means there is nothing extra to forget, and it charges a phone about twice.

A gift employees take home and enjoy outside work, which is the point of a holiday gift. The Go 4 is tiny, waterproof and loud for its size, good for the kitchen, the shower or the beach. At around $50 it is our pick when you want to give a little more to a small team.

For crews on job sites, nurses on long shifts or anyone who packs a real lunch, a big insulated bag keeps food cold for more than five hours. Practical in the best way.

An award-winning sherpa throw that suits a chilly office chair or the sofa at home. A warm, generous-feeling gift for under $20 that works for any employee.

About 36 truffles in six flavors, in a box that looks like a proper present. Give one to each employee, or set a few out in the break room for the whole team.

The best budget pick when you are buying for a lot of people. Each bag holds a generous mix of individually wrapped milk and dark squares that last for weeks in a desk drawer, and at about $15 it stays affordable even for a large team. Add a tag with a personal thank-you and it feels far from generic.

Not everyone wants more sweets in December. This shelf-stable box of summer sausage, cheese, crackers and mustard is a classic savory alternative that people often share with their families at home.

Twelve snack bags of chocolate-drizzled caramel corn: give one bag per person as a stocking-style treat, or put the box out at the holiday party. A fun change from the usual chocolate tin.

Ten spiral notebooks with matching pens and small notepads, sized for a small team. Everyone uses notebooks at work, so these get used long after the holidays are over.

For a manager with a big department and a tight budget, this pack gives 36 people a coffee cup notepad, a pen and a drawstring gift bag for about a dollar each. It works best as a small desk-drop on the last day before the break, paired with a handwritten note.

Twenty sets, each with a bamboo pen, a bookmark and a 'Thank you for all you do' card. A tidy, low-cost way to make sure no one on a 20-person team is left out, and a nice add-on to a team lunch.

Twenty small succulents for about $1.50 each: give every team member their own desk plant. They are almost impossible to kill, brighten up a cubicle, and last long after the holiday candy is gone.