Every office is a microcosm of personalities, making the quest for the best gifts for coworkers exciting and baffling. You’ve got the snack lover, whose bottomless drawer of treats resembles a mini convenience store, always offering a morsel during that mid-afternoon slump. There’s the wellness enthusiast, ever zealous to remind us to take a break and breathe. And let’s not forget the Gen Zer, a beacon of pop culture, stocked with podcast recommendations and eager to draw you into their latest binge-worthy obsession.
Even if your team is remote, these quirks show in the little details: Zoom backgrounds that reveal snippets of our personal lives, Slack banter that often teeters on the line between productivity and procrastination, and those GIFs we can’t help but overuse. Shopping for gifts for coworkers can feel daunting, but you probably know them better than you think.
To help you brainstorm and reflect on some of the characters in your work environment, we’ve rounded up thoughtful gifts that cater to every persona, from the foodie to the tech whiz. Don’t see anything you like? Don’t press Checkout on that lazy gift card just yet—explore our other gift guides, from travel gifts to gifts for women.
Updated June 2025: I’ve added the Dandelion’s Single-Origin Truffle Collection, Hydro Flask Coffee with Flex Sip Lid, and the Roterunner Purpose Planner B5.
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The Hyper-Caffeinated
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Photograph: Boutayna Chokrane
Hydro Flask
Coffee with Flex Sip Lid
Some coworkers chug their coffee; others microwave it three times a day. Help them break the cycle. This double-walled, vacuum-insulated stainless steel travel mug from Hydro Flask keeps drinks hot for hours, so they can stop making the sad walk to the break room. It’s leakproof, fits most cup holders, and looks sleek on a desk or during a video call. Plus, they can swap in a straw lid for iced coffee.
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The Optimist
If their desk could use a morale boost (whose couldn’t?), the Danish-designed Hoptimist practically guarantees a smile. Tap it, and it bobs … that’s all. Originally created in the 1960s as a memento of positivity, this tri-colored version’s cheerful energy is infectious. My boyfriend has one on his desk, and not only does it get endless compliments, but he also added curly hair to it—because why not make it even sillier?
