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The short answer: the best Christmas gifts for coworkers are small, useful and easy to share. Lip balm, hand cream, hand warmers, good chocolate and hot cocoa work for a whole team, while a desk mug warmer, an insulated tumbler or a cozy throw makes a lovely gift for one or two people you work closely with.
Every gift below is well reviewed, easy to wrap and suits almost anyone, so you do not need to know your coworkers inside out. I have grouped them by who you are buying for, with a short note on each so you can pick quickly and get back to your to-do list.
A quick tip before you shop: if you are buying for a whole team, order multipacks early in December. Splitting one big pack into small bags with a tag on each is the cheapest, quickest way to give everyone something nice.
Short on time? The five I would buy first (we earn a small commission if you buy, at no cost to you):
- HotHands hand warmers, 40 pairs: Tie two pairs together with a tag that says “warm wishes” and the whole gift is done.
- Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles: They melt near heaters, so keep the bag somewhere cool until you hand them out.
- Coffee mug warmer for the desk: It works best with flat bottomed mugs, so a simple mug makes a nice pairing.
- Stanley Quencher H2.0 tumbler, 20 oz: It comes in lots of colors, so pick one that matches their style or their favorite team.
- Eddie Bauer sherpa throw: Roll it up and tie it with a ribbon instead of wrapping it, which looks lovely and saves paper.
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Small Christmas gifts for the whole team
1. Burt’s Bees lip balm multipack
SaveEverybody uses lip balm in winter, and a multipack splits neatly so each person gets one tube. Drop it in a small bag with a tag and you have a gift for every desk in a few minutes.
Good to know: The original beeswax balm is unscented enough for almost anyone, which makes it a safe pick when you do not know people well.
2. eos Shea Better hand cream
SaveA small tube of good hand cream feels like a treat, especially for people who wash their hands all day. The vanilla scent is soft rather than strong, so it works in a shared office.
Good to know: Buy a few and pair each one with a lip balm for a little winter care kit.
3. HotHands hand warmers, 40 pairs
SaveHand warmers are the gift people did not know they needed until the first cold morning commute, car park walk or recess duty. A bulk box covers a big team, with plenty left over for you.
Good to know: Tie two pairs together with a tag that says “warm wishes” and the whole gift is done.
4. Swiss Miss hot cocoa with marshmallows
SaveHot cocoa is a cozy, low key gift that nobody minds getting. Split the packets into small bags, or tuck two into a festive mug for coworkers you are closer to.
Good to know: Add a candy cane to each bag for the stirring spoon, and it looks far more thought out than it was.
5. Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles
SaveA handful of Lindor truffles in a clear bag is a classic coworker gift for a reason: they look special, taste great and suit almost everyone. The big bag goes a long way.
Good to know: They melt near heaters, so keep the bag somewhere cool until you hand them out.
6. Ferrero Rocher chocolates
SaveThe gold wrappers make Ferrero Rocher look like you made an effort even when you are wrapping twenty gifts in one evening. Three in a small box with a ribbon is plenty.
Good to know: They contain hazelnuts, so keep a nut free option on hand for anyone with an allergy.
7. Toes Home fuzzy socks, 6 pairs
SaveFuzzy socks are cheap, cheerful and genuinely used on cold evenings. A six pair pack covers six coworkers, and each pair rolls up neatly in a little bag.
Good to know: These are sized for women, so pick a different pack for the men on your team.
8. Kernel Season’s popcorn seasoning minis
SaveA set of mini popcorn seasoning jars turns a bag of popcorn into a fun movie night gift. Split the jars up, or keep the set together for a coworker who loves snacks.
Good to know: Pair a jar with a bag of microwave popcorn and a tag that says “have a poppin’ Christmas”.
Giving the same small gift to everyone? Our printable Christmas gift tags come in 10 pun designs, like Thanks a Latte! for coffee and Have a Cocoa-riffic Christmas! for hot cocoa. They are editable, so you type each name once, print, cut and tie them on. One pack of hand warmers or cocoa becomes a finished gift for every desk. It is an instant download from our Etsy shop.
Desk gifts they will use every day
9. Coffee mug warmer for the desk
SaveA mug warmer keeps coffee or tea hot all morning, which anyone who gets interrupted a lot will love. This one has a wood look and a timer, so it switches itself off.
Good to know: It works best with flat bottomed mugs, so a simple mug makes a nice pairing.
10. Coitak artificial succulents
SaveA little faux plant brightens up any desk and never needs watering over the holidays. It is a gift that stays on the desk all year as a small reminder of you.
Good to know: The set has several pots, so one set can cover a few coworkers.
11. Nulaxy folding phone stand
SaveA sturdy phone stand keeps a phone upright for video calls, recipes or messages while you work. It is a small, practical gift that people end up using every single day.
Good to know: It folds flat, so it also works for coworkers who move between desks or rooms.
12. Post-it Super Sticky notes, multi-size
SaveBright sticky notes might sound boring, but in offices and schools they disappear fast. A colorful multi-size pack is a gift that gets used straight away.
Good to know: Teachers especially love these, so they are a great pick for coworkers at school.
13. Crayola Globbles stress balls
SaveSquishy, sticky Globbles are a fun desk toy for stressful days. Throw one at the wall and watch it stick, then peel it off and squish it again.
Good to know: They pick up fluff and dust over time, so they are a fun extra rather than a main gift.
Gifts for coffee and tea lovers
14. Victor Allen’s coffee pod variety pack
SaveA variety pack of coffee pods lets you share a few with everyone, or give the whole box to the coworker who keeps the office coffee machine going.
Good to know: These pods suit Keurig style machines, so check what your office uses first.
15. Two Rivers tea sampler pods
SaveFor the tea drinkers, a mixed sampler of tea pods means they can try a different flavor every day in January. It is an easy swap for the coffee pack.
Good to know: Like the coffee pods, these are for single serve pod machines.
16. Stanley Quencher H2.0 tumbler, 20 oz
SaveThe Stanley tumbler is one of the most wanted cups around, and the 20 oz size fits nicely on a desk. It keeps drinks cold for hours, which makes it a great gift for a coworker you are close to.
Good to know: It comes in lots of colors, so pick one that matches their style or their favorite team.
Christmas gifts for male coworkers
17. YETI Rambler 20 oz tumbler
SaveA YETI tumbler keeps coffee hot on the commute and water cold at the desk. It is tough, simple and a safe bet for men who are hard to buy for.
Good to know: It is a bigger gift, so save it for a close coworker or a gift exchange with a higher limit.
18. Zippo refillable hand warmer
SaveA refillable hand warmer is a clever gift for coworkers who walk to work, coach sports or do outdoor duty. It stays warm for hours and lasts winter after winter.
Good to know: It needs lighter fluid, which is sold separately, so mention that in the card.
Cozy gifts for your work bestie
19. Eddie Bauer sherpa throw
SaveA soft sherpa throw is the kind of gift your favorite coworker will actually use every night on the sofa. It feels much more expensive than it is.
Good to know: Roll it up and tie it with a ribbon instead of wrapping it, which looks lovely and saves paper.
20. Rechargeable electric candle lighter
SaveFor the coworker who always has a candle lit at home, a rechargeable lighter with a long neck is a clever, useful gift. No more burnt fingers on a jar candle.
Good to know: It charges by USB, so it is ready to use straight out of the box once charged.
Easy gifts for coworkers at school
21. Germ-X mini hand sanitizers, 6 pack
SaveTeachers and school staff go through hand sanitizer all winter. A mini bottle clipped to a cute tag is a small, genuinely useful gift for a staff mailbox.
Good to know: Pair it with a lip balm and a hand cream for a winter survival kit that every staff member will appreciate.
How to choose Christmas gifts for coworkers
Pick one small gift and give it to everyone, rather than trying to find something different for each person. A matching bag, a tag with their name and one useful thing inside always looks thoughtful. Save the bigger gifts, like a tumbler or a throw, for the one or two people you work most closely with or for a gift exchange.
How to wrap gifts for a whole team fast
SaveTo wrap a whole team in one evening, set up a little production line: open all the bags, drop in the gifts, add a tag, then tie the ribbon. Print your tags first so you are not writing twenty names by hand. Keep a couple of spare gifts in your drawer for anyone you forgot or new starters in January.
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Frequently asked questions
Something small and useful that suits almost anyone: lip balm, hand cream, hand warmers, hot cocoa or good chocolate. For a coworker you are close to, a desk mug warmer, an insulated tumbler or a soft throw makes a lovely gift.
Keep it small. Most people prefer a thoughtful little gift over something expensive, and if your workplace runs a gift exchange, stick to the agreed limit so nobody feels awkward.
Buy one multipack and split it into small bags: lip balm, hand warmers, hot cocoa packets or chocolates all work. Add a printed tag with each name and the whole team is done in an evening.
Practical gifts are a safe bet: an insulated tumbler, a refillable hand warmer, a coffee pod variety pack or a phone stand for the desk.
You do not have to. If you want to, a group gift from the team or a small, simple gift like good chocolate or a nice mug keeps things friendly without feeling like too much.
About the author: Shinku Studio is written by someone who works with a big team every day, so these are the kind of small gifts I would happily give or get, picked from well reviewed options on Amazon.