Nothing stresses us out like having to search for appropriate holiday gifts for the people we work with. Handing out the wrong gifts can have repercussions around the office. But the right gifts, like one that helps your exhausted co-worker get an extra hour of sleep or one that gives your cookie-loving cubicle neighbor an unforgettable baking experience, might just make them more willing to help you tackle future tasks.
To help you land on the right side of the gift-giving equation, check out the slideshow above.
Best Gifts to Give Your Co-Workers That Won't Blow Your Holiday Bonus
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For the Co-Worker Who's Always Getting Sick
AmuseNd USB Cool Mist Humidifier, $14.89 at Amazon
This mini humidifier can plug into a laptop or PC and is perfect for stuffy cubicles. And since it's ultra quiet, it won’t bother you or anyone else in your row.
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For the Person Whose Mug Always Goes Missing
Rifle Paper Co. for Anthropologie Garden Party Monogram Mug, $14 at Anthropologie
These colorful mugs will brighten up any office. And the fact that they’re monogrammed will help identify which mug belongs to which co-worker.
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For the Coffee Connoisseur
Atlas Coffee Club 3 Month Gift, $55 at Atlas Coffee Club
If you have a co-worker who loves coffee, this starter pack is just the ticket. They'll be treated to a rich blend from a different region each month along with information highlighting the coffee and culture from that country.
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For the Jet Setter
Cartwright The Brick, $98 at Cartwright
This sleek pouch is perfect for your co-worker who travels frequently for work or play. Since it has a combination lock, it's also a great way to keep valuables secure both in and out of the office.
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For the Art Aficionado
Hay Sowden Bottle, $35 at Hay
This isn't your standard tumbler. Sure, it keeps hot drinks hot and cold ones cold, but it’s fancy enough that it’ll look like a piece of modern art sitting on anyone’s desk.
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For the Sleep Deprived
Modern Sprout Live Well Gift Set in Unwind, $50 at Food52
Give your overstressed co-worker the gift of a good night’s sleep with this set. There’s a calming pillow spray, a 100 percent cotton sleep mask, a lavender, orange blossom and cedarwood scented soy-blend candle plus a lavender bamboo grow kit to help them drift off to dreamland.
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For the Fragrance Fanatic
Diptyque Paris Do Son and Tuberose Surprise Pouch, $45 at Diptyque Paris
This set includes a trio of treats in two of the brand's legendary scents. They'll love opening the cute pouch to discover perfume oil, shower gel and a scented candle.
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For the Music Lover
Jeff Davis Upcycled Record Coasters, $18 at UncommonGoods
Fashioned from reclaimed records, these coasters will jazz up any room. The set includes six sealed coasters featuring assorted labels any music lover will love.
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For the Bathing Beauty
Lush Stardust Gift Set, $49.95 at Lush
Full of six candy-scented bath products, this starry set has everything from bubble bars to bath bombs. Plus, the reusable box is a real showstopper.
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For the Home Baker
Edoughble Dough-It-Yourself Kit, $30 at Edoughble
We all know we're not supposed to eat raw cookie dough. But Edoughble lets you have your dough and eat it, too. Your co-worker can create their very own mix and even bake a batch of cookies, if they don't eat all the dough first.
