Christmas is approaching and you’ve got your family covered, but what about your colleagues? Like it or not, these people have helped you as much as anyone this past year, and while you’re feeling the urge to express your gratitude, you’re not sure where to begin. Luckily, holiday shopping is being made easy this year with the gift guides here at MSM. Hang a stocking in the office this Christmas with Prosecco offers, smartphones, and these other great presents for your co-workers.
Whereas gift-giving for your family tends to lean towards sentimentality, choosing the right present for your co-workers is all about utility. What does your office mate really need? In many cases, the answer is an after-work drink. A nice bottle of sparkling wine is a thoughtful gift that can be enjoyed in the office or out. It’s also seasonally appropriate as minds quickly shift from Christmas to New Year’s Eve. A vintage Dom Perignon makes an impressive statement, but in most cases is unnecessary. Look out for cheap Prosecco offers, or even an inexpensive collection of sparkling wines, to make a thoughtful yet affordable impression.
If your co-worker doesn’t like to indulge, you still have plenty of options. Think again about what he or she might need. Have you noticed that your colleague is using an outdated phone or PDA? A no contract phone like the Blackberry Curve pay as you go is perfect for the businessman or woman on the move. Without breaking the bank, you can upgrade your co-workers phone while allowing them to use it – and pay – as much as they like. The upside to this gift? Extra accessibility for your co-worker, be it for after hours work questions or an invitation to watch the Sunday football match.
Finally, many of the best office gifts are born from jokes among colleagues. If your co-worker is constantly getting lost and showing up late to the office, why not pitch in with a few others and buy a cheap satnav? Even the grouchiest of co-workers will be able to laugh knowing that their new Garmin or TomTom sat nav is going to guide them not only to the office, but on their next family holiday as well. Keep joke gifts in good taste and humour, and whatever you choose, make sure no co-worker goes unappreciated.
