Employee Holiday Gifts

[winnied]

I need gift ideas for my team, preferably around $25, and they are all women under 30. 

Another idea I had was to just take them to a nice lunch. Thoughts?

[mbcdefg]

I'd rather get the lunch than most "giveaways," honestly.

How about a half day, if you're allowed to grant them one?

Or a generic gift card - Amazon.com, Starbucks/Dunkin Donuts, Target, local supermarket or gas station

If it must be a giveaway-style present:

bottle of wine (may not work unless you are sure they all drink)
fancy chocolates or cookies
travel mug or a tumbler cup
fleece jacket or a windbreaker
umbrella
shopping tote

[MNH2013]

For H's people one year he had lunch brought in and also we gave them gift cards to a (different) restaurant they all liked. H got some expensive booze last year from one of his workers.

[snowflurry]

Corkcicle

[moolarkey]

Either something you can use or something you can eat. Most people don't want another "thing" to display or dust.

[magdala]

Consumables are a big hit here (I have a $20 limit by policy). I did a hot beverage one one year (coffee, tea or hot chocolate) depending on the gift recipient. I did spice boxes from Penzey's one year again customized to the person), I did pickles and relishes one year, I did penny candy one year, I did lottery tickets one year (although that is now considered inappropriate to policy). To keep costs reasonable, I shopped Groupon and retail me not for deals.

This is a duplicate post from one of my earlier posts in a different thread. The rest of that thread had more ideas: Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/492732/ideas-needed-team-gift-update?page=1#ixzz3tDup8FBN

[AAM2012]

I just ordered my team (and DH's team) Harry and David pears and they look great. Haven't tried them but they smell yummy and they were quick to arrive.

I orders the 3 pack which was cheaper than buying individually.

[daisyn]

I was thinking of getting my employees plants

[Alex]

I have 65 direct reports. I am at a total loss this year.

[Mashara]

Wireless headphones?
Leather passport case
Car escape tool
Nice lunch bag
Small metal or wood mantel clock
Lol, this bubble Calendar

[VillainV]

I agree with consumables, gift cards, or taking them out to lunch if you can (or even bringing in coffee and bagels one morning).

[wesleycrusher4ever]

3 month birchbox certificate