10 of the best Christmas gift ideas for employees

Boost employee morale and productivity this year with gifts they won’t stick in their bottom drawer and forget about.

Why getting employee corporate gifts right is worth it

By the end of the year, employees can be exhausted. Months of dedication, meeting deadlines and slaying KPIs can take its toll on even the most conscientious of staff. A thoughtful employee Christmas or end of year gift can go a long way to reminding your staff how much you value them and showing them that their efforts don’t go unnoticed. Recharge their motivation and secure their loyalty going into the new year with a gift that shows you see their hard work and care about their wellbeing — because a little appreciation now can help fuel bigger wins tomorrow.

Show the love with these corporate gift ideas for employees

1. Frank Green reusable cups, Frank Green, from $34.95
   Help your staff ditch single-use takeaway cups with style. The iconic brand makes the perfect non-slip grip cup. Stain and odour resistant and BPA-free, no barista will ever turn their nose up at this reusable cup. 
2. Car wash gift voucher, Star Car Wash, from $30
   Save your staff hot days soaping up their cars and help them maintain their vehicle’s value with a car detailing voucher.
3. Portable picnic table, Sunny Life, $59.99
   Say goodbye to sand in your cheese platter and bugs in your wine glass with this handy portable picnic table. With a collapsible design, glass cut-outs and a built-in bottle opener, this will set your staff up for the lazy summer afternoons they’ve been dreaming of.
4. Shell corporate gift card, Shell, from $20
   With everyone feeling the bite of the cost of living, it will be hard to go wrong with a gift card your staff can use on fuel or on groceries, treats and accessories from Shell service stations around the country. Just choose the amount you want to give and it will be uploaded onto the card.
5. Quad Lock car kits, Quad Lock Australia, from $59.98
   Quad Lock Universal Car Kits are one of the strongest and most stable car mounts ever. Easy to install and super secure, your staff will love getting a phone mount that is secure, safe and good-looking to boot.
6. Haighs Chocolates Milk & Dark Bars Gift Box, $17.50
   A sweet and special treat from the iconic chocolatier will always be irresistible, and these chocolate bars are a big step up from the 4pm munchies convenience store confectionary.
7. Aussie Gourmet Pack, Warndu, $75
   A thoughtful gift your staff will love the story of, this gift pack is created in small batches by Indigenous-owned business, Warndu, and feeds everyone’s inner chef with a delectable selection of native-infused olive oil, wattleseed balsamic vinegar and macadamia and bush tomato dukkah.
8. Arrival Travel Kit, Aesop, $50
   A perfect quartet of products for the frequent travellers among your staff, these hair and body staples take the turbulence out of transit with Aesop’s signature sophisticated scents.
9. Waterproof phone case, Overboard, $49.95
   Make sure your staff can record all the fun of their summer adventures with none of the hassle of worrying about damaging their phones with these handy waterproof cases. Just be prepared to sit through lots of photos when you get back to the office!
10. Moleskine notebooks, Officeworks, from $27
    The iconic brand makes taking even the most mundane of notes feel special. A Moleskine notebook will be treasured by your staff for its sophistication and its practicality.

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