[Updated: Mar. 3, 2025]
We understand that a thriving workplace is built on the foundation of a happy and appreciated workforce. That’s why we’re excited to present our handpicked collection of employee appreciation gifts for the office Under $30!
Some of the most requested gifts for employees include:
- Gift Sets with Lifestyle and Leisure Items
- Tech accessories like wireless chargers
- Gift Cards to the best restaurants in the area
- Trips as rewards
- Health and Wellness-themed gifts (or gym memberships)
- Novelty and nostalgia items also add a more personal touch
Showcasing your gratitude doesn’t have to break the bank, and we’ve got just the right gifts to celebrate your incredible team without compromising your budget. $30 is a good benchmark for employee gifts (as well as gifts for clients). This list of employee gift ideas should prove useful to you, especially with the gifting season right around the corner. We’ve further narrowed this list down into gifts they can use at the office – whether they’re working on-site or remotely.
Table of Contents
- 1. The Black Bento Cooler
- 2. Oishii Bento Box
- 3. You Are Awesome Tumbler with Snacks
- 4. The SmartNotebook® Eco-Friendly Executive Smart Flex Notebook
- 5. MagSafe 5,000 mAh Powerbank
- 6. Loud ‘N Clear Bluetooth version 4.2 Speaker
- 7. Archway Wireless Speaker with 5W Wireless Charger + Touch Light
- 8. OGIO® Compact Travel Kit
- 9. Celebration 4-Piece Thank You Gift Set
- 10. Daybreak Recycled Multipurpose Tote
- Keep sharing the brand love!
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1. The Black Bento Cooler
Price: $18.03 each for 50 pcs
It’s BYOB – Bring Your Own Bento! This beautifully designed lunch cooler perfectly fits your standard lunch containers and keeps your food nice and fresh. This also comes in white. The cooler has plenty of room for snacks and drinks with the top compartment too.
2. Oishii Bento Box
Price: $24.98 for 24 pcs
Fashionable design meets a traditional bento box that lets you carry your meals in style. Bento lunch boxes and utensils are made from BPA-free plastic materials. Complete utensil set includes fork, knife, and spoon that packs into the box.
3. You Are Awesome Tumbler with Snacks
Price: $26.98 for 50 pcs
Snackies with a travel mug is a crowd fave. It’s also easy to hand these out because they come in a mailer box with a message card to send a personal message. Add your logo on the tumbler.
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4. The SmartNotebook® Eco-Friendly Executive Smart Flex Notebook
Take notes, write journals, make lists, draft ideas, on paper and have a digital copy right on your phone through the app. The Smartnotebook is a fantastic appreciation gift for fans of pen-and-paper-style note taking. Deboss your logo on the front cover.
5. MagSafe 5,000 mAh Powerbank
Price: $28.95 for 12 pcs
This wireless power bank snaps magnetically on your phone. Flip the kick stand to prop up your phone to make calls, take selfies, or scroll through social media while charging. Works with all Magsafe smartphones. It’s one of the best employee appreciation gifts you can give your team.
6. Loud ‘N Clear Bluetooth version 4.2 Speaker
Price: $21.18 each for 48 pcs
Gift them with a banger like this portable wireless speaker. We love the simplicity of the design with minimal control buttons. Link to your phone or computer and listen to audio with quality sound. This is perfect for a remote team. Personalize one while side with a graphic design.
7. Archway Wireless Speaker with 5W Wireless Charger + Touch Light
Price: $29.97 each for 100 pcs
We’re swooning over this desk lamp because it looks like something from the future. It has a soft light to help you during those late hours on your desk and it can wirelessly charge your phone. The pes de resistance is the Bluetooth speaker feature with hours of playtime of your fave podcast or music.
8. OGIO® Compact Travel Kit
Price: $29.23 for 100 pcs
This high quality travel bag from OGIO is a timeless and functional appreciation gift they’ll use for years. Remind your team to take breaks with a travel accessory for their vacations. Lots of pockets, plenty of room for all your self-care essentials.
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9. Celebration 4-Piece Thank You Gift Set
Price: $25.89 each for 100 sets
We love a gift set and the Celebration Thank You Gift Set is one of those employee presents that they’ll really use every day. The set includes a coffee tumbler, a phone grip, a USB car charging adapter and an aluminum charging cable set with a micro USB, 5-pin lightning and type C connectors. Choose from black, green, blue, and red. Imprint your logo on all items including the tuck box.
10. Daybreak Recycled Multipurpose Tote
Price: $28.98 each for 80 pcs
Who doesn’t appreciate a dump-it-all tote with plenty of pockets? The Daybreak Tote is not only eco-friendly; it’s also classically designed to stay evergreen for as long as possible. Simple, clean, and functional.
We hope this list has inspired you and got your creative juices flowing. If none of these items tickles your fancy, you can still choose from over 100,000 unique and quality employee gifts and corporate swag from our shop. You can also chat with us or fill up this form to receive a custom presentation based on your requirements.