Gifts for your Boss – 13 Thoughtful yet Professional Gift Ideas

This post is all about gifts for your boss.

Gifts for your Boss is a gift guide that is SO needed in this corporate America world. Gifts for a leader or manager can be difficult to find. There are gift guides everywhere for everyone, but never one for your boss (someone you see or talk to every day!).

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Gifts for your boss can be uncomfortable to shop for if you are not really closer with them in a personal way. You may know them well inside the office, but you might now know anything about their hobbies or personal life which is TOTALLY FINE! Shopping for your leader is very different from shopping for a family member or friend. Keep it simple. Don’t overthink a gift for them because they were probably not expecting anything anyways. It is truly the thought that counts.

There is also no reason to go crazy and spend an insane amount of money on a gift for your boss if they don’t return the favor (just being honest!). However, there are lots of instances where you appreciate your leader and they deserve a quality gift for a birthday, anniversary, or holiday.

TIP – be the team member who coordinates gifts for your boss!

No one ever wants to be the one to pick out the gift, wrap it, or most important…..purchase it. Do the honors for the team and take initiative. They will appreciate you and easily hand over some cash to help pay for the gift. If more people chip in, it makes it so much easier to actually get a great gift! (Maybe this is the type A personality in me, but I swear it is appreciated!)

Some of the greatest gifts are ones for their desk or office. Companies don’t normally just hand out supplies, so even small gifts for their work space are great presents.

All gifts for your boss in this post are gender neutral making them perfect for anyone!

4 Tips to Make Gifts for your Boss more Special:

1. Add personalization – any gift with their monogram or initials immediately makes a gift look more expensive (and special!!). It looks like you put WAY more thought into the gift.
2. Pass around a card – Buy a card a couple days in advance and have everyone in the office sign it. Your boss, manager, or leader will feel so loved!
3. Build a gift basket – If everyone pitches into the gift (financially), this gives the perfect opportunity to purchase a couple items to build a nice birthday/anniversary/holiday basket!
4. Decorate their office/desk – add some cheap balloons, confetti, or a banner around their space, it makes them feel special that day!

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13 Gifts for your Boss that they will love!

1. Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Perfect for the office. This water bottle is also leak proof so it is great for a backpack/tote for work because it won’t spill! There are so many different patterns and colors to chose from online.

2. Fun Desk Sign

A fun desk sign will truly make your leader laugh. No one really decorates their desk these days, so this is the perfect opportunity to throw something fun on it. This also can show some personality and keep the office fun!

3. Master To Do List

A fresh to do list is perfect for the note taker manager (or the one you think needs to start!). Supplies are slim in the office so it is refreshing to receive new office supplies for your work day.

TIP – Pair this with new pens, highlighters, markers, etc. for a cute gift basket.

4. Wine/Liquor

Who does not like receiving a fresh bottle of alcohol? A nice wine bottle or their favorite whiskey will not go unused. Ask around the office or take note at the next Office Happy Hour and snag a bottle for a gift. They will love you!

TIP – Level up your gift and pair the alcohol with a nice glass!

5. Daily Affirmation Card Set

This is a great gift for a leader who is constantly encouraging others and focused on career growth. We all know there are managers who truly take the time to get to know people and want to help them grow in their role.

This is also just an awesome encourager for them, it is a “feel good” gift!

6. Travel Mug

A travel mug is the perfect present for someone who always has a coffee or tea in their hand. Even if they have a mug every morning, a new one is always refreshing for their beverage. Chose one with a funny saying or something with personality to give it a little more charm!

7. Backpack/Tote Bag

Everyone knows the one manager who comes running into the office with an old bag that was probably gifted to them from college graduation. Help them out and gift them a nice, new bag! This backpack is GREAT quality and looks good on anyone. It can also fit a lot so it is perfect for work.

How cute is this tote?!!!

8. Framed Team Photo

A framed team photo is iconic! Your boss will LOVE this gift. It is so unique and perfect for their desk or office.

Even if it is just a selfie of the team, they will love it on their desk!

TIP – CVS and Walgreens does cheap, same day pickup prints!

9. Mouse Pad

A custom mouse pad is perfect for anyone. Favorite sports team, hobby, kids, spouse, team, style, there are a million different ideas to add to a mouse pad. It is also a subtle addition to their office if they are not the flashy kind.

10. Heated Blanket

You would not believe the amount of people who LOVE a heated blanket at their desk. Corporate offices are FREEZING (even in the winter!). This is great to throw on over your desk chair or under your butt during those cold mornings at the office!

11. Reed Diffuser

Obviously candles and real diffusers are most likely not permitted in the office, however, a reed diffuser is subtle enough that you won’t get in trouble. These are great little gifts to throw in if they are always talking about smells in the office too.

12. Foot Massager

Who would not love a foot massager to have at the office? AND it tucks under your desk so no one would even know. This is an amazing and unique gift that will be well appreciated by your boss!

13. Ticketmaster/StubHub Giftcard

This is the perfect gift for any manager! Ticketmaster has concerts, sports, all kinds of events for your boss to chose from when they want to do something outside of work! They will absolutely love this gift!

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