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Coworker gifts are often last-minute, impersonal, or generic — but they don't have to be. We spend hours and hours with our coworkers every day, enduring countless meetings, sharing weekend plans, and collaborating on all kinds of projects. These recommendations celebrate our coworkers with useful, thoughtful, or unique gifts they'll use every day.
All the gifts on this list are under $50 so you can find a great gift no matter your budget, whether you're celebrating a coworker's birthday, a promotion, or a holiday gift exchange. From tasty coffee and hot sauce samplers to desk accessories and organizers, here are the best gifts under $50 for coworkers.
The 39 best gifts for coworkers in 2023, all $50 or under:
Leatherology makes luxe leather goods for less, and their $50 business card case is a great workplace gift for under $50. 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 $10.
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.
A miniature vacuum to tidy their work desk
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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. Ergo, they'll appreciate this mini desktop vacuum cleaner from Odistar, as this clever desk accessory does the grunt work for them.
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 favorite blankets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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). According to science, it may make your coworker happier to look at it every day.
For the coworker who needs coffee like most people need air, there's Death Wish Coffee, which claims to be the world's strongest coffee. Beyond the funny label, it seriously delivers when it comes to caffeine.
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 and stylish lunch.
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.
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.
A to-go sriracha sauce keychain for the hot sauce fiend of the office
Perfect for the coworker best known for adding hot sauce to anything sweet, savory, or edible. The pack comes with a bottle of Sriracha and two differently sized keychains.
A mental health check-in poster they can hang in their office
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.
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.
A water bottle that keeps cold drinks cold for 24 hours and hot drinks hot for 6 hours
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 six. We're big fans of the brand.
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.
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 child care, community gardens, and sustainability programs.
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.
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.
A charging stand for their desk to keep things organized
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tools for a night off and the "Do Nothing" sloth card made by an independent artist
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.
