| Whether it's an office holiday party, an | | | | 6. Gifts for the Boss |
| anniversary celebration or simply an appreciation | | | | Buying for the boss can be a daunting task. Don't |
| day, office gifts are great for showing you care | | | | let it worry you. Buy for your boss just as you |
| about those you work side-by-side with each day. | | | | would anyone else. Treat him or her like they're |
| Not sure what gift to bring? Here are eight unique | | | | part of the office, not just a boss. Get to know |
| gift ideas for the office to get your wheels | | | | their likes and dislikes before buying. You can buy |
| turning. | | | | something to decorate their office or to make |
| 1. Everyday Items | | | | their work easier, or you can be more personal |
| No matter what the occasion, everyday items | | | | with your gift. Other gift ideas for bosses include |
| such as housewares, jewelry, bath items, kitchen | | | | pen sets, gift baskets, and organizers. If you |
| items, and garden accessories still make great | | | | work where it is prohibited to give individual gifts |
| gifts - especially for women. Inquire beforehand | | | | to the boss, suggest a group gift from all the |
| about the color of their kitchen or bathroom, or | | | | workers if that's allowed. |
| the theme of their yard or garden. Then, you can | | | | 7. Gifts for Employees |
| choose accessories for their home or garden that | | | | If you are "the boss" then you understand how |
| will blend nicely with their home decor. They'll | | | | important it is to give gifts to employees. Gifts |
| appreciate your thoughtfulness! | | | | should be given not only during holidays, but also |
| 2. Collectibles | | | | several times throughout the year to show |
| If your co-worker collects certain items such as | | | | appreciation for an employee's hard work. Some |
| figurines, porcelain dolls, or model cars and model | | | | gifts you can give employees can be gift cards, |
| ships, you can give a gift that they can add to | | | | company T-shirts or sweat shirts, organizers for |
| their collection. The great thing about collectibles is | | | | their desks, and best of all - a bonus check! You |
| they are useful, often decorative, and can be a | | | | can also hold a company picnic for all employees |
| keepsake for a lifetime. | | | | to enjoy. |
| 3. Gifts for Inspiration | | | | 8. Office Chinese Auction Gifts |
| Inspire your co-workers with poetic books or | | | | If your office is holding a Chinese auction for |
| inspirational paintings. Find out what type of art | | | | gift-exchanges, then consider a gift that would be |
| they enjoy. Also, be sure they enjoy reading | | | | fitting for a male or female. Some ideas are |
| before buying books. Patriotic gifts can also be | | | | decorative items such as wall clocks or wall |
| inspirational. | | | | calendars, or office-related items. There are also |
| 4. Gifts for Him | | | | gift cards, tickets to a popular local event, and |
| For the men in your workplace, focus on gift | | | | electronics. |
| product categories such as sporting goods, | | | | To find great gifts for the office, you can visit an |
| automotive, and travel. Men are often fascinated | | | | online store and enjoy shopping from home. At |
| with new tools, electronic products such as cell | | | | online stores, you can find all your gifts plus other |
| phones and iPods, and anything to do with the | | | | items, such as toys, sports memorabilia, men's |
| outdoors. | | | | and women's apparel, and more. Some sites even |
| 5. Gifts for Her | | | | offer a gift registry for bridal and baby showers. |
| When buying for a female co-worker, you usually | | | | You can search for gifts and other products |
| can't go wrong with items such as housewares, | | | | through categories and easily find what you need. |
| health and beauty products, jewelry, photo | | | | Use these office gift ideas for guidance as you |
| albums, and home and bath accessories. Most | | | | buy gifts for your co-workers, employees, or |
| women also love to shop, so gift cards to their | | | | boss on the next special occasion. |
| local department store would make a great gift! | | | | |