100 Coworker Gift Ideas They’ll LOVE in 2024!

Take the awkward out of buying boss and coworker gifts for people at work with these Creative Coworker Gift Ideas!

Need some fun and Creative Coworker Gift Ideas?  

Of course you do… what is more awkward than trying to figure out what gifts to buy for that person in the next cubicle or for your boss, right?

Whether you’re looking for inexpensive thank you gifts for coworkers, homemade gifts, or just funny gift ideas, these creative gifts are perfect for office Christmas parties, Secret Santa Gift exchanges, Christmas Gift Ideas for Colleagues, Boss Gift Ideas + more!

Let’s skip past awkward and find some awesome gifts for the people you spend so much time with at work.

It’s time to get some help with these funny Secret Santa Gifts and fun Coworker Gift Ideas!

Let the creative gift giving begin…

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Coworker Gift Ideas ::

Wooden Eyeglass Holder

Mustache Glasses Holder

I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Paper Pad

Everything Is Fine Note Pads

Funny Novelty Memo Pads

Fun File Folders

“I’m Busy” File Folders

Magnetic Poetry Original Kit

Relax, We’re All Crazy Wooden Sign

Prank Pack Nap Sack

Look At All This Work I Haven’t Done Yet Note Pad

Paper Tantrum Note Pad

I Survived Another Meeting Mug

Office Ninja Coffee Mug

World’s Greatest Life-Saver Coffee Mug

Hangry Lunch Tote

Mobilo Card

CLUE: The Office Edition

Assistant To The Regional Manager Mug

Dwight Schrute Bobblehead

The Office “Bears Beets Battlestar Galactica” Mug

Dwight Schrute “False” Coffee Mug

NO Soup For You! Seinfeld Novelty Soup Spoon

Happy Festivus Charm Ornament

Seinfeld Festivus T-Shirt

Festivus Seinfeld Celebration Kit

Festivus! The Book – A Complete Guide

Mister Rogers Heat Changing Mug

Bob Ross Heat Changing Mug

Bob Ross Book: The Joy of Painting

Happy Little Accidents: The Wit & Wisdom of Bob Ross

A Bob Ross Bobblehead With Sound

Bob Ross Happy Little Tree Mints

Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Ugly Sweater Tree Ornaments

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

Gnome Tree Ornaments

Plaid Hat Gnomes

Best Thing About My Job Coffee Mug

Good Luck Finding Better Coworkers Than Us Coffee Mug

Employee of the Month Parking Sign

I Work Hard So My Cat Can Have A Better Life Box Sign

Cat Lover Gifts

I Work Hard So My Dog Can Have A Better Life Box Sign

Ridiculously Good Ideas File Folders

Knock Knock To Do Pad

If You See Me Talking To Myself Sign

Of Course I Talk To Myself Mug

Romain Calm Lettuce Carrot On Coffee Mug

Organic Cat Grass Growing Kit

Owl Succulent Plant Pot Set of 6

Compact Portable Fridge (fits on desk)

Crock Pot 20 Ounce Lunch Crock

Smartphone Touchscreen Gloves

I Work Hard So My Cats Can Have Nice Things Mouse Pad

Funny Cat Paper Clips

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Thanks a Latte Gift Card Holder

{include a Starbucks Gift Card inside the cup}

Jessica writes: “Starbucks gift cards, because we’re all addicted to Starbucks.”

We Whisk You a Merry Christmas Foodie Gift

Anna writes: “I’m doing this, this year, for my coworkers.”

Bath and Body Works Gifts

Money Socks

Silly Socks

Hair Brush Diversion Safe

Peppermint Bath Salts

Festive Nail Polish

Pamper Yourself Gifts in a Jar

Give Homemade Coconut Oil Lip Balm

Christmas Simmer Pot

Chyrstal writes: “I make a yuletide simmer pot”

Boss Lady Coffee Mug

Boss Lady T Shirt

These Are The Tears of My Staff Mug

Best Boss Coffee Mug

Michael Scott World’s Best Boss Mug

Boss Lady Desk Name Plate

The Office Self Adhesive Sign

World’s Okayest Employee

Daily Mood Desk Flipchart

NO Sound Button

Blah Blah Blah Talking Button

We Will Train You Coffee Mug

Stress Reduction Mouse Pad

Human Skeleton Mouse Pad

Funny Cat Mouse Pad

I Work Hard Dog Mug

But First Coffee Mug

But First Coffee Wooden Sign

Fun Sticky Notes

Titanic Kittens Car Air Freshener

Sarcasm Now Loading Mug

Today’s Plan of Attack Notes

Office Supply Station

Public Toilet Survival Kit

Movie Night at Home Gift Idea

Summer in a Bucket {fun beach gift ideas!}

Rubber Band Ball

Camera Lens Travel Thermos

It’s Accrual World Coffee Mug (Accounting Humor)

Coffee Mug Warmer

Anti-Spill Drink Holder

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar

French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar

Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

DIY Hot Cocoa Gift Bags

Golf Club Pens with Golf Bag {Black, Red & Blue Pens}

Desktop Golf

Mini Magnetic Desktop Dart Board

Mini Tabletop Bowling Set

Desk Organizers

Raccoon Tape Dispenser

Swingline High Heel Stapler

DIY Personalized Clipboard

DIY Marble Magnets
{fun for file cabinets!}

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe

Cinnamon Sugar Almonds Recipe

Energy Boost Gift in a Jar

Easy Homemade Soy Candles

Good Mom Christmas Ornament

“Good mom’s let you lick the beaters, Great mom’s turn them off first!”

Christmas Story Ralphie in Bunny Suit Ornament

Bigfoot Christmas Tree Ornament

Abominable Snow Monster Ornament

Santa Ornament

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Ornaments

Christmas Tree Truck Ornament

Vintage Camper Trailer Ornament

Airstream Tree Ornament

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Rhonda writes: “I always make up food items. The winners are the pretzel, rolo, pecan bites. I also give festive nail polish for the girls.”

Pretzel Rolo Pecan Bites Recipe

Rebecca writes: “Your favorite candle, house plants, your homemade specialties, a cozy couch throw, specialty soaps, specialty chocolates, nice cozy socks, etc.”

Cindy writes: “Cookies in a Jar.  They are so cute; very little work or cost; you can make a dozen of them at one time; the decorated jars and the layering of ingredients is so cute!  It’s homemade, which gives a nice touch and it’s something that’s relatively useful.  I mean, really, who couldn’t use chocolate chip cookie mix???”

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Mary Ann writes: “Last year I made seasoning packs. I made little mason jars with homemade taco seasoning and Italian seasoning. HUGE hit! I also give them the recipes to make more.”

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Bev writes: “I’m a teacher and bring in a goodie! Donuts are sometimes my go to! But a homemade dessert is also a big hit!”

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Michelle writes: “So buy a pack of Canning Jars and Christmas candy, 1 yard of Christmas colored $1 per yard fabric, Christmas colored pipe cleaners.  Fill the jar with candy.  Cut out a circle of fabric at least an inch bigger than the jar lid.  Put the lid sealing piece and fabric on the jar, then the screw top.  Wrap pipe cleaners around the top and twist a couple times to make it look like ribbon strings hanging down.  You can write on the fabric with fab pen or use the canning stickers that come with the jars.”

Deb writes: “Homemade jam and granola.”

Redd writes: “Cotton dish towels, Beach towels, Cozy mystery books, warm socks, handmade scarves. Cookies and tea or jam.”

Strawberry Jam Recipe for Canning

Susan writes: “I crochet ornaments and everyone seems to love them. It’s something simple, but they look forward to getting them every year.”

Barb writes: “I used to buy Christmas ornaments when they went a on sale after the holidays. I’d give them as gifts the following Christmas. Usually shopped Cracker Barrel.”

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Christy writes: “Travel mugs, gift card for lunch out or coffee, hand cream, barefoot dream socks, nail gift card, a 40 oz cup, s leather business card holder, small change purse, a cute shampoo and conditioner set or a neat pen set”

Lori writes: “Candles, chocolates, coffee, tea, or Christmas decorations”

Kristy writes: “Candles and wick trimmer or fancy matches”

Scented Holiday Candles

Diana writes: “Homemade cards. It’s easy if you have scrapbooking supplies around and cardstock or blank cards from Michaels.  My sister’s and I have made hundreds of card bundles in themes over the years.  Holiday, birthday, thank you’s, just because, etc.  The great thing is… they don’t have to be the same – and it is an easy way to use of your misc. scraps.”

Amy writes: “I like to bake, so I bake a variety of cookies and put together a small gift bag for them.”

Christy writes: “A great tube of mascara or and a lip balm”

Holly writes: “Their favorite snacks!!!”

Mona writes: ‘I make ‘elf bags’ for my coworkers. This year will have the typical hand cream & lip balm, along with stylus pens & Emergen-C.”

Claudette writes: “So I work in healthcare, so I have several departments to get gifts for.  I tried the flower pens that I found on The Frugal Girls craft section.  A pot of flower pens is cute, inexpensive and everyone uses them.  Because they are unique looking, no one walks off with the pens.”

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Jane writes: “My boss used to buy us some Fannie May chocolates. Little six piece boxes. One coworker would buy us Christmas decorations from the dollar store for our desk so we could decorate.  And then another coworker would give us a Christmas card with lotto tickets in it (Scratch off kind).”

Shelby writes: “Box of chocolates, candy, cookies.”

Bridget writes: “There are lots of great way to let co-workers know that you appreciate them, especially at the holidays. The easiest (and probably least expensive) is with Baked Goods. This is also especially nice because they can share it with their family and friends… so the gift keeps on giving. Add a card with a personal note, too.”

Jayme writes: “I always make or purchase ornaments for my co-workers.  These are arranged on a small tray of home made goodies.  I can usually get the ornaments for 50% off at Hobby Lobby and a pretty charger plate for the goodies for less than $1 each.  Wrap it all up in cellophane and curling ribbon.  Looks pretty and costs easily less than $5 each.”

Robin writes: “I used to give jars of my homemade salsa when I worked.”

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Cindi writes: “One of the little things I do is make a big batch of Candy (this year it’s Peanut Brittle) and put some of it in goody bags for each person.”

Susie writes: “So I make homemade hot fudge that you warm up and pour over ice cream.  I put them in 1/2 pint size mason jars.  Then I cut a piece of Christmas fabric in a square with pinking shears, lay it on top and screw the top on.  It is so yummy!”

Cheryl writes: “The week of Christmas we are very busy. I carry homemade pimento cheese crackers, bread, chips and my homemade cookies. Sometimes fudge and peanut butter balls too. I generally bake several batches of cookies and take them on different days to make sure all are able to get them since we work shift work.”

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Kim writes: “I made the easy Hot Cocoa Mix in bulk, and put it in a pint jar with fabric and a pretty ribbon.  Don’t forget to give mixing directions.”

Bea writes: “Dollar Tree Christmas mugs, Hot chocolate packet, and a candy cane”

Nellie writes: “Head over to the Dollar Tree and pick up a pretty goblet, a package of hot cocoa, candy canes, curling ribbon, tissue paper and a gift bag.  Tie a pretty bow with the curling ribbon or two on the goblet, fill with the cocoa and candy canes or other treats.  Carefully wrap in tissue paper and gift in the bag.  You could do a set of goblets, depending on how much you wanted to gift.”

Yvette writes: “Home baked goods”

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Diane writes: “I gave a Christmas print emery board and a jar of OPI polish and a small hand lotion.”

Chris writes: “Coffee mugs, go cups for cold drinks, and who doesn’t love a new lunch bag?”

Deb writes: “Epsom Salt Soak and bubble bath”

Shelly writes: “I give my team a calendar, mouse pad, and Amazon gift cards for the holidays.”

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Christina writes: “Stanley cup topper, gift cards, earrings or I try to do a little bag of favorite things… pen, gum, hair tie, lotion, or compression socks (for nurses).”

Brenna writes: “Christmas socks, handmade soaps and scrubs, ornaments”

Cheryl writes: “I made vanilla extract last year with vanilla beans. Bottled it in amber glass bottles and tied with a pretty bow.”

Jody writes: “How about Hand soap, lotion, hot chocolate and a mug, lunch bag, 1 pair of socks, blanket, brownie mix, pair of gloves, plant, or cactus.”

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Jenny writes: “Small Christmas gift bags filled with a variety of Candy.  Tie the bags with a bow and place them in a coffee mug.  Also add a Christmas gift tag with their name on it.  These items can all be found at the Dollar Tree / 99 Cent store.”

Pam writes: “I give floral arrangements that I make”

Diane writes: “A Wendy’s keychain for a FREE Frosty for a year!!! They loved it!!! It’s a Jr Frosty but it’s for the whole year!!!!”

Jamie writes: “In the past I have given Coffee Mugs filled with hot cocoa packets; gloves with lotion; makeup bags filled with a bottle of nail polish and a pretty colored finger nail file; pretty stationery with a colored pin.  I have done many more, but these are the better ones.  I hope this helps. Merry Christmas!”

Joanne writes: “ALDI has a bag of German chocolate ornaments and a Santa that they put out each year-I usually add a small gift card for a coffee at our local shop”

Roxanne writes: “So I would go to a craft store that sells fleece, JoAnn’s is where I go.  Purchase 1/4 yard of fleece per person, then cut it the size you want.  I use 70 inches, cut at set intervals 5 inches on either side for fringe… and you have a cute Fleece Scarf Gift.”

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Kim writes: “A nice Mug full of chocolates or hard candies or both. Or fill the mug with Homemade Cookies, then wrap it all in cellophane and a beautiful bow.  Another friend suggested putting a scarf inside the mug!”

Susan writes: “A small pretty bottle of extra virgin olive oil. A gift everyone loves!”

Tiffany writes: “Personalized mugs/tumblers with names on them. I usually buy custom name decals on Etsy and then buy the mugs at Walmart and put the decals on them with some cute ribbon and a card “

Maura writes: “The key is to keep your eye out for sales and plan in advance how many you need to buy for.  My mom who worked with 12 women, would shop the year before during the Christmas Clearance, and then put the items away till the next year.”

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