Gifts For Your Boss
There are not too many employees out there who are excited to buy a gift for their boss. It is intimidating, frustrating, and time-consuming – all things you have had enough of at work. These days buying online is the easiest and preferred way to buy gifts that are not overly personal or personalized; I will guide you through some not-so-generic gift ideas for the boss that you can source online, right here.
Creative gift-giving is fun. If you’re stuck for ideas, think about what type of gift you want to give. What is your relationship with your boss like? While buying a gift for the boss might not be top priority for you, putting in a few moments’ effort will make the whole process a lot quicker and more simple.
There are a few avenues you can take when brainstorming gift ideas for your boss. Professional, like a charger kit for the office. For something personal, think familiarity and pick tickets to a game, show, or experience. Personalized gifts for your boss might include planters or artwork. A practical gift for the boss could look like a coffee machine or ice cube maker.
PROFESSIONAL
These items are for the boss or colleague you do not know well or someone you might not be directly working with. If you want to keep the gift serious rather than making it a joke gift (so tacky for the boss), look around the bosses’ office. If they are celebrating an occasion and not moving to another office, you might find inspiration here in the items that are missing, so use your investigative instincts. You might even ask a few sneaky questions to gather information about needs and wants.
Desk Lamp
- THREE INPUT USB CHARGING PORTS AND TWO 3-PRONG STANDARD AC OUTLETS: This desk lamp has three USB charging ports (total 5V/5A output) which can charge your...
- SAFE WOODEN BASE WITH 3 PHONE AND IPAD HOLDERS: This table lamp is made of solid wood base, safe and anti-creeping, adding nature feeling; three phone...
- MODERN DESIGN WITH LINEN FABRIC SHADE FOR GREAT DECOR: This modern desk light comes with a simple and fashion linen lamp shade, which creates a comforting...
Messenger Bag
- This leather laptop travel messenger bag is made of a luxurious, full-grain cowhide Colombian leather that is very durable and ages beautifully, creating a...
- Slim messenger bag construction with dual magnetic closures under the leather flap. Roomy main compartment can fit documents, everyday essentials, a laptop...
- Features a permanent, padded, and adjustable shoulder strap that extends 60 inches for comfortable carryign while on the move. Convenient top leather grab...
Portable Charger
- Multifunctional Portable Charger 30000mAh: 6.9 x 3.3 x 1 inches and 555g/19.58oz in weight, this high capacity power bank really suitable for road trip, RV...
- High Speed Charging Portable iPhone Charger: Highest charge output through 4 USB ports with High Speed 5V / 2.8A output, 5V / 4A input(dual lightning port)...
- Helper in Extreme Weather: This high capacity power bank can providing electricity and light when power off caused by typhoon, hurricane, earthquake, or...
Artwork
Floating Pot Air Bonsai
- ★ Good companion: not only helps to improve the quality of the indoor environment, but also the best physical and mental health regulator.
- ★Maglev levitation technology: Our magnetic magic floating bonsai basin adopts magnetic levitation technology, which can float in the air and...
- ★ Exquisite craftsmanship: This unique floating flower pot is very easy to install, easy to maintain and requires no tools.
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PERSONAL
Buying a gift for a boss that you know more intimately is usually not too difficult, but finding original ideas can be tough. Sometimes the most appropriate gift is traditional, like wine, and sometimes the occasion might call for something a little more exciting, like hang gliding.
- Favorite bottle of wine
- Theatre or game tickets
- Wine tasting box or distillery samples
- Adventure experience
- Essential oil diffuser
However, these gift ideas require more time on your part. If you’re looking for something quick and easy and want to lean on Amazon’s fast free delivery service, the following gifts might work for you:
Funny Boss Coffee Cup/Travel Mug
Under the Desk Foot Massager
- VERSATILE DESIGN: This awesome foot massager has 6 massage heads with 54 rotating massager nodes. It amazingly relaxes muscles, ease tensions and regulates...
- HEATING FUNCTION: This massager has a heating function to help fatigued muscles and improve foot wellness. It's very safe to use. This function can be...
- ERGONOMIC DESIGN: The ergonomic shape fits the foot which makes it more effective relaxing. Help you relieve fatigue at any time make it more comfortable...
Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer
- ❤【Adjustable Three-Temperature Setting】: VOBAGA coffee warmer will keep your coffee at a perfect drinking temperature. You can control the...
- ❤【Automatic Shut-off & Smart Safety Feature】: This smart cup warmer will shut off automatically after continually working 4 hours. No worry about...
- ❤【Splash-proof & Large Heating Plate】: The heating plate adopts sealed-insulation technology to prevent splashing water, which also fits most...
Whiskey Glasses Set
- All-In-One Glassware Gift Box: Whiskey glasses (10oz / 300ml) made for tasting the full flavor of whisky, burbon, scotch. 8 natural granite wisky stones...
- The Perfect Gift For Any Occasion: Perfect for birthday, retirement, wedding, anniversary, housewares, housewarming gift, Independence day, Father's day,...
- Premium Crafted Wooden Gift Box: Whiskey glasses and chilling stones set comes in a luxurious wooden gift box for perfect gift ideas. Our whiskey gift set...
Just like in Mad Men, this is a great gift for bosses that are in sales.
Dundie Award
- ✓ 7" Tall Trophy with a 3.5" wide Base
- ✓ Professionally Dressed Businessman Trophy Figure Holding a Briefcase
- ✓ Provides an Excellent Conversation Piece For Your Office
Phone Stand
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For the boss you are more than acquainted with, someone you may even call a friend. You might even just include the boss or colleague that you really like in this category – these gift ideas are a little more friendly and a little less strictly professional.
Personalizing gift ideas has been revolutionized by websites like Etsy. You can customize everything there from apparel to masks. Do you want to make the gift a cheeky one? A touching one? Take note, customizable gifts are now available everywhere: Amazon included.
Desktop items can be engraved or personalized with images and color
A personalized tote or laptop bag with a monogram is an idea that is simple and easy to pull off
Planters in the workplace give a little life and color. If you are familiar and friendly with your employer, look at mini herb gardens that you can plant herbs in on their behalf (personalized to their tastes) or hanging gardens. Little planters are easily personalized also.
USEFUL:
Useful gifts are an easy fallback – you might have run out of time, or you might just dislike your boss… regardless, a useful gift can be quick and easy. You can jump online and have something practical delivered to your doorstep in just a couple of days. If you are really lazy, you can have the item gift wrapped before it is sent out!
Mark worked in finance for 32 years, he is now retired. Mark is a Chargers fan, has 3 children (all grown) and 2 grandchildren. He enjoys writing, golfing, cooking, and spending time with his grandkids. “We learn so many things from golf—how to suffer, for instance.”
