The best day of the year is quickly approaching: Employee Appreciation Day. Created in 1995 to acknowledge workers’ achievements, the unofficial holiday puts your staff front and center. It falls on the first Friday in March, and it’s an excellent time to give away corporate swag and custom gifts as freebies. Branded merch like corporate mugs and desk accessories brighten the workspace with practical presents.
Plan the perfect gift box with these unique employee gifts.
Custom Mug
People can skip their morning coffee run because a company-branded mug will make their office coffee taste all the better. You can’t go wrong with a simple mug design featuring your company logo. Alternatively, a playful mug design with a funny quote or photo will entertain the workplace. Or give everyone an employee of the month mug—after all, each worker is an important component of a company’s workflow.
Custom Mousepad
Most modern workers are glued to their computers. That doesn’t have to be a negative experience. One simple way to touch up employees’ workspaces is with custom mousepads that include your company logo. Another option is a custom photo mousepad with a group shot of all the employees, though this option is probably easier for smaller businesses. Either way, a personalized mousepad makes someone’s computer space feel cozier.
Personalized Notepad
People are accustomed to typing up notes during meetings or brainstorming sessions. But handwritten notes are actually linked to better memory retention, so the whole company will benefit from a custom notepad. Similarly, a custom planner ensures everyone is equipped with office organization tools to stay on top of their tasks. Design a template with your business logo or slogan across the top or find a free notepad template with a fun pattern. GotPrint’s notepads are printed with premium uncoated paper for smooth notetaking. Buy premium pens and tie them to the notepads with ribbon for a delightful gift display.
Custom Hat
Sure, business casual and formal usually dominate the office space. But even the most proper employee has the occasional bad hair day. That’s why branded hats are the ideal accessory for employees. Gift your team custom hats embroidered with your logo, slogan, or a fun graphic design for them to wear inside the office and around town. Whether they’re running errands or hiking trails, an embroidered hat is a great everyday accessory. And there’s the added bonus of free company promotion when your employees wear them out and about.
Custom Stickers
The finishing touch for your employee gift box: business stickers. These are easy to bulk print, so you can place a few inside each gift bag. They also add a fun branded touch to a quirky Employee Appreciation Day gift. Buy everyone a low-maintenance succulent for a pop of color at their desk. Then, stick a company logo sticker on the pot. Or buy high-quality water bottles to encourage hydration and get their water bottle sticker collection started.
These small but meaningful gifts are a simple way to make your employees feel appreciated. Make sure to wrap them up nicely in a gift box to leave at their workstations or ship them to remote employees. Then, boost their day with extra incentives. Buy breakfast or lunch for the whole office. Plan an office party or a post-work happy hour to improve company culture. Or, since Employee Appreciation Day is always on a Friday, let everyone dip out of the office early and get a head start on their weekend.