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32 best gifts for coworkers, all under $50
Business Card Case, available at Leatherology
Leatherology makes luxe leather goods for less, and its business card case is a great workplace gift. It has an invisible magnetic closure, holds up to 20 cards, and comes in a variety of leather types and colors. You can also add a monogram for an additional fee.
Milk Bar Assorted Cookie Tin, available at Milk Bar
Who doesn't love a cookie? Gift a whole tin to a favorite coworker or bring it in to share with several colleagues.
JLab Go Air Pop Earbuds, available at Amazon
These inexpensive earbuds are perfect for listening to music while working, at home, or on the go. They're also available in a bunch of fun colors, so you can pick just the right style for your coworker. Despite their low cost, these are some of the best wireless earbuds we've tested for the money.
Page-A-Day Calendars, available at Page-A-Day
With themes like cats, crossword puzzles, trivia, and national parks, there's a daily calendar for everyone. These are also great conversation starters in the office.
DoorDarsh eGift Card, available at Amazon
Treat your coworker to some delicious takeout with this DoorDash gift card. You can enter the amount you want to gift to keep it within your budget, and the DoorDash app also offers delivery options for groceries, pet supplies, and more.
ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum Cleaner, available at Amazon and Walmart
Whether they're a work-from-home warrior or back in the office, cleaning their workspace is probably low on their priorities list. That's why they'll likely appreciate this mini desktop vacuum cleaner from Odistar, as this clever desk accessory does the grunt work for them.
Wicked Plush Throw, available at L.L.Bean
If your coworker is always freezing, warm up their office environment with a ridiculously soft throw blanket. L.L.Bean's Wicked Plush Throw is one of our picks for the best throw blankets you can buy.
Anker 525 Portable Charger, available at Amazon
Spare your coworker from the frustration of every running out of battery with this handy power bank from Anker. It can provide at least four full charges to most phones so your coworker never has to worry about their mobile device dying on the go. It's the top pick in our guide to the best portable chargers.
Bistro Tile Margot Monogram Mug, available at Anthropologie
For the coworker whose handy mug is looking a little run-down, consider a monogrammed bistro tile mug. It will offer much-needed coffee shop vibes on those dreary Monday mornings.
Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, available at Amazon
To add a touch of color to your coworker's stationery, try these highly-rated gel pens. With smooth writing and bright ink, these pens brighten up any to-do list.
Personalized Photo Box Gifts, available at Greetabl
Select the box your gift comes in — like a "you rock" print — and then the gifts themselves. Options range from sea salt chocolates and mugs to bath bombs and photo stands.
Personalized Acrylic Desk Plaque, available at Etsy
Help your coworker celebrate a new title or decorate their desk with a beautiful, personalized acrylic desk plaque. There are 19 fonts and 16 designs to choose from including floral patterns, granite styles, and even a plainer option.
Bliss Garden, available at Lula's Garden
If your desk-mate doesn't already have a plant, rest assured they would probably like one (fine print: if it requires next to no caregiving).
BYO Lunch Bundle, available at W&P
If your coworker always brings their lunch from home (or always wants to bring their lunch from home), this stylish lunch box will keep their lunch safe and fresh in the work fridge. It includes an optional divider, utensils, a 1-liter bowl, and a snap-strip seal for a sleek lunch container.
Fun Candles, available at Etsy
Etsy is a great place to shop for unique, handmade gifts, including this candle that shows your best friend at work how much you appreciate them.
Alive Olive Oil, available at Brightland
If they like to cook, they probably already know the merits of high-quality olive oil. A drizzle of olive oil from Brightland adds a vibrant, zesty flavor to any dish. Plus, the bottle is designed to be left out on display in their kitchen. Check out our full Brightland olive oil review.
Homesick Candles, available at Uncommon Goods
Homesick candles are a great gift for pretty much anyone in your life. They're a nice acknowledgment of something important to someone else that you're likely to know regardless of intimacy level. Plus, with a candle, your colleague will get to enjoy it for weeks to come.
Sriracha Keychain Combo Pack, available at Amazon
Perfect for the coworker best known for adding hot sauce to anything sweet, savory, or edible. The pack comes with two differently sized keychain containers.
Self Care Check-in Mental Health Poster, available at Etsy
Any job can be incredibly stressful so a reminder for your coworker to check in on their mental health is a great gift. This poster is a perfect reminder that you can print and frame for their office or desk space.
Small Desktop Glass Whiteboard, available at Amazon
Your coworker will be able to take quick notes and jot down reminders with this mini desktop whiteboard. It includes a marker tray, a spot to keep their phone, and lifts up for additional storage to help keep their desk organized.
Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Travel Coffee Flask, available at Hydro Flask
It's often the most practical coworker gifts that make the best and longest impression, and this is one stellar candidate. The Hydro Flask is double-wall vacuum insulated and will keep their cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours, with hot drinks staying hot for up to 12. The brand makes some of the best water bottles we've tested.
Everlasting Comfort Office Foot Rest for Under Desk, available at Amazon
This memory foam footrest is a great gift for anyone whose desk job is causing them foot, hip, or knee pain. The curved shape encourages a more natural sitting posture that can alleviate pain and make a serious difference in posture and circulation.
Benevolent Brownies, available at Uncommon Goods
These sweets are some of the best gifts on the list — simple, delicious, and more special than they look at first glance. Not only are these the same, delicious brownies Ben & Jerry's uses in its ice cream, but they're made at a B Corp that practices inclusive hiring and connects its employees with resources such as childcare, community gardens, and sustainability programs.
URPOWER Essential Oil Diffuser, available at Amazon
This essential oil diffuser is the perfect trick to get rid of the stuffiness and feeling confined at an office desk. This small humidifier adds moist air while the auto-color-changing LED lights soothe and enliven the space.
Frigidaire Mini Fridge, available at Amazon
This mini-fridge is a lifesaver for coworkers whose food or drinks are always being taken in the office. It can store up to six 12-ounce sodas and can switch between cold and warm temperatures.
Anker Wireless Charger, available at Walmart
Help your coworker keep their cluttered wires under control with this wireless charger, which can charge through most protective phone cases.
Standard Baggu, available at Baggu
Grab a trendy, reusable shopping bag that's perfect for packing lunch, extra shoes, or taking a last-minute trip to the grocery store. This one folds up to about the size of a business card, and its signature version can hold 50 pounds of stuff easily. Check out our Baggu tote bag review.
Rocketbook Fusion Smart Notebook, available at Amazon
The Rocketbook notebook is full of 21 reusable pages that wipe clean with a damp cloth when the owner uses a Pilot FriXion pen (included), so they can keep using the same notebook indefinitely. They can also send hand-written notes to Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, email, and more.
Hario Cold Brew Coffee Bottle, available at Amazon
Whether they're working from home or heading to the office every morning, this cold brew carafe is the perfect gift for helping them get their caffeine fix every day. It's so easy to use — all they have to do is mix coffee grounds and water, let it sit for eight hours, and they'll have five cups of delicious, rich brew to sip on.
Esarora Ice Roller, available at Amazon
After a long day staring at their computer screen, this ice roller provides cooling relief. It's also the perfect way to perk up on early mornings and a great gift for your skincare-loving work bestie.
Bob Ross Chia Pet, available at Amazon
Do yourself, your coworker, and your section of the office a favor with a Bob Ross chia pet. It will be a great conversation piece for as long as it lives.
"Do Nothing" Three Sloth Stationery Cards, available at Society6
Pair the sloth "Do Nothing" card with a few relaxing accessories (like face masks) to gift a well-deserved night off to a coworker. Like all of Society6's collection, it's also made by an independent artist — making it a bit cooler than what you might pick up from CVS.
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