--- title: 20+ Staff Appreciation Gifts Your Employees Actually Want description: We've rounded up our top staff appreciation gifts suggestions, with options at every price point. Check them out below. --- # [20+ Staff Appreciation Gifts Your Employees Actually Want](https://50114820.hs-sites.com/terryberry-blog/blog/staff-appreciation-gifts-employees-want) Written by [Lauren Allen](https://50114820.hs-sites.com/terryberry-blog/author/lauren-allen) | Aug 21, 2024 11:53:00 PM According to the calendar, [staff appreciation day](https://www.terryberry.com/blog/15-creative-employee-appreciation-day-ideas/) is the first Friday in March. According to us, *every day* is the perfect day for appreciating your employees. We’ve rounded up our top gift suggestions, with options at every [price](https://www.terryberry.com/blog/award-vs-reward-what-is-the-difference/) point. Check them out below.   ## Paid Time Off PTO is a gift of time *and* money. Nearly every worker will appreciate the opportunity to take a paid day off and spend it however they want. Consider gifting employees with a PTO day on their birthdays to help them make the most of the day.     ## A Bonus Check A little extra money is always a welcome gift. This lets employees put the money where they see fit, whether that’s paying for their kids’ soccer club or upgrading their laptop.   ## Wellness Packages A wellness package may be especially appreciated if your company already strives to [promote employee well](https://www.terryberry.com/blog/promoting-employee-wellbeing-in-the-workplace/)-being through a wellness program. Packages are also ideal because you can add items at a variety of price points and tailor them based on individual employee preferences. Potential items that might be in a wellness package include – - Yoga mat - Reusable water bottle - Fitness tracker - Online fitness classes - Essential oils - Acupressure mat - Resistance bands   ## Desk Plants Low-maintenance plants will brighten up just about any workspace. You can double the impact by working with a local greenhouse or nursery instead of a corporate outdoor supply store. These low-light options are easy to keep alive even for someone with a black thumb. - Snake plant - ZZ plant - Peace lily - Pothos - Spider plant - Philodendron - Chinese evergreen ## Work-From-Home Essentials A great choice for remote employees, work-from-home gifts make their workday run a little more smoothly. Popular items include an ergonomic mouse pad, noise-canceling headphones, and blue light-blocking glasses.   ## Experience Gifts Experience gifts create lasting memories and can often be tailored to a worker’s individual preferences. You may opt to provide multiple options and let employees choose an experience that most appeals to them. Popular experience gifts include: - Concert or event tickets - Adventure experiences such as zip-lining or a hot-air balloon ride - Cooking workshops - Escape room vouchers - Photography sessions Some local vendors may offer discounted prices for large groups, making it more feasible to offer lessons or memberships to employees in small to medium-sized businesses.   ## Online or In-Person Classes Offer course subscriptions for classes that don’t relate to work, like a mixology class at a local bar or an online watercolor painting class. For remote employees, a gift card to MasterClass or Teachable will allow workers to choose a class that they find interesting.   ## Snacks It’s hard to go wrong with a snack mixture. Lay out a spread in the breakroom and let employees grab something to eat whenever the urge strikes them.   ## Books or Games Entertainment options can be a fun choice, but unless you have a clear sense of each employee’s preferences, provide a spread of options and let each individual choose their favorite. You may even catch some colleagues playing during their lunch break.   ## Branded Apparel Your team probably doesn’t need another branded pen, but branded jackets or work polos are almost always a welcome treat. Price can be a determining factor, but try to find a middle ground between the cheapest option available and the high-end choices. Quality items will last longer and reflect well on your company brand. You might choose from apparel items such as – - Premium polo shirts - Fleece or softshell vests - Baseball caps - Hooded windbreakers - Corporate socks ## Out-of-the-Box Employee Appreciation Gift Ideas We’ve covered the conventional favorites, but sometimes you need to rock the boat and appeal to a unique set of employees or surprise an individual with something that shows you listen. Here are a few ideas to inspire your creative side: - DNA ancestry kits - Customized LEGO sets - Star naming - Personalized comic strip - Sound wave art - Star naming - Custom pet portrait ## Employee Appreciation Matters Making an effort to celebrate your employees has a direct impact on [productivity](https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236441/employee-recognition-low-cost-high-impact.aspx), [employee retention](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2022/11/20/why-employee-recognition-is-more-crucial-than-ever/), workplace morale, and [employee engagement](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2022/11/20/why-employee-recognition-is-more-crucial-than-ever/). People who feel like they are appreciated are more likely to remain with your organization and strive to perform at a high level. While tangible [employee appreciation](https://www.terryberry.com/blog/25-different-types-of-employee-appreciation-messages/) gifts are a welcome treat, you don’t have to blow your budget to demonstrate your gratitude. Recognizing workers through in-person praise, email shoutouts, and post-it notes left on their computers can go a long way. You can opt to streamline the employee appreciation process by using Terryberry’s employee recognition platform that allows for peer-to-peer and top-down recognition. Want to learn more? [Connect with us today](https://www.terryberry.com/contact-us). 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