What to give colleagues for New Year 2021: gift ideas for men and women

With the New Year holidays approaching, most people are asking the same question: what to give to their work colleagues for New Year 2022. To please with a gift, you will have to get to know the company employee better: what he does in his free time, what food preferences he has. You don't have to give repetitive, boring gifts, so be prepared and get creative as there are many different ideas suitable for both men and women.

Inexpensive, budget gifts

A category of gifts that will not hurt your bank card balance. Budget gifts are also chosen by those who work in a large team.

I don’t want to offend anyone, but giving something substantial is difficult for a company with an office of 70 people. What to give to colleagues if the amount is small?

For 500 rubles

Here are some gift ideas within 500 rubles:

New Year's scented candles. You can choose with the scents of pine and tangerines, a very festive gift.
New Year's ball with snow. This is a classic souvenir that has become an attribute of the New Year's mood in many families around the world.
Lunch boxes. A good lunch box as a gift will definitely not be thrown into a distant corner of the apartment.
Unusual circles. Any photo workshop offers a lot of options. For example, print cool photos of colleagues and hide them under a thermal coating.
Bath towels are inexpensive. A beautiful and always needed gift.
Sweet bags. Even as children, we all loved to find one like this under the Christmas tree, nothing has changed since then!
Anti-stress toys. It has long been clear that everyone loves them. They are cute and so cuddly!
Eco-vases. These are vases of unusual shapes where succulents grow. Maintenance is minimal and it looks stylish and cool.
Cacti in New Year's hats. This plant also does not require daily care and looks cute.
Chalk sticker. A canvas that you can place nearby and write messages with crayons to your colleagues.
Night light. A huge selection of night lights will allow you to choose one to suit everyone’s taste: from the starry sky to night lights in the form of figures.
Lighters and eternal matches with engraving. Bad habits are bad, but smoking colleagues will appreciate such a gift.
Personalized flash drives. There are always not enough memory cards. A necessary and good budget gift for colleagues.

Cool New Year gifts for colleagues with a sense of humor

Oh, how sometimes I want to make fun of my colleague. And this can be done in the form of a New Year's surprise. But you can give this gift only to those who appreciate its contents or message, and then laugh with you.

A few examples of cool New Year's gifts:

New Year's cap with ringing bells;
star glasses;
soft toy pillow “Smile”;
snow blaster;
“singing” glasses;
levitating flower pot;
sleep analyzer;
running alarm clock;
beer helmet;
multitool in the form of a credit card;
mug with changing image.
candy cane sleigh.

Symbolic for 2021

Figures in the form of a Bull - a symbol of the coming year. This figurine will decorate your desktop and bring good luck.
Themed textiles. A set of New Year's towels or napkins will not be superfluous for decorating the festive table.
Traditional chocolate Santa Claus and Snow Maiden or chocolate Cow.
Calendar with wishes for success in the New Year 2021.
Christmas balls. Most families put up and decorate a Christmas tree for the New Year, so a beautiful ball will never be out of place.
New Year's magnets.

New Year's decor for the holiday

Before the winter holidays, stores are full of counters of all kinds of souvenirs, toys and tinsel. Which of all this should you choose as a gift for your colleagues? The first ten ideas will help you figure it out.

Coniferous wreath on the door. The idea of a wreath on the door came from the West, but it has already taken root here! Therefore, it would not be a bad idea to give each colleague such an amulet-ring with pine needles, pine cones and shiny toys - as a wish for happiness. Price from 350 rubles.
Christmas tree decoration. Shiny balls or figures that symbolize the coming year or holiday attributes: Santa Claus, Snow Maiden or Snowman. And snowflakes with sparkles look great. Their cost is small, from only 50 rubles.
The figurine is a symbol of the year. It is customary to place it under the Christmas tree or on the New Year's table for decoration. Such figurines can be not only just souvenirs, but also quite functional - serve as piggy banks or small night lights. Price from 100 rubles.
New Year's candle. Usually on its surface there are images of holiday paraphernalia - a Christmas tree, pine cones, Santa Claus, a troika with bells. But candles of unusual shapes look much nicer, for example, like “Champagne”, costing around 400 rubles.
Artificial snow spray. Colleagues will find it useful at home for decorating the Christmas tree, window glass, or when making their own New Year's decor. After the holiday, “snow flakes” are very easily removed from any surface. The cost is about 250 rubles.
Coniferous spray. Many people use artificial Christmas trees, but even natural ones do not always emit a pronounced smell. Well, it’s okay, the spray will fix everything - it will provide a New Year’s aroma just in time for the chimes. The cost of a bottle is from 200 rubles.
A bell on a Christmas tree. This is not just a shiny toy! The bell has magical properties - with its ringing and vibration, it drives away evil forces and attracts pure energy. And this is exactly what you need when celebrating the holiday. Price from 200 rubles.
New Year's magnet. A simple vinyl magnet with holiday paraphernalia painted on it. It can be attached to the refrigerator door. It seems like a small thing, but my colleagues will be pleased. Cost from only 30 rubles.
Ball with snowflakes. A transparent sphere into which you can look like into a fairy tale. There's Santa Claus on a sleigh with reindeers or a village house with a Christmas tree. And snow will fall on this fabulous beauty if you shake the ball. The price of the souvenir is about 450 rubles.
A set of attributes. Collect the gift yourself. Include sparklers, streamers and firecrackers in the package - this is exactly what your colleagues at home will need when the chimes begin. The cost of the entire set will not exceed 500 rubles.

Gifts for male colleagues

Although men rarely pay attention to decoration, we recommend taking the time to wrap gifts for your colleagues in a beautiful wrapper, you can even decorate them with bows.

This will add some intrigue, and the person will know that the gift was chosen and packaged with soul, and not just “to be.”

Stand for heating a mug. This device runs from a USB port and keeps the coffee cool for as long as it takes.
Business card holder. You can buy a pocket version in the form of a wallet, or a tabletop version (stand) - depending on your need.
Automatic pencil sharpener. Men love things that make life easier.
Nice corkscrew. It will definitely be useful in everyday life and will be appreciated, especially if it is automatic.
Bottle for water. Especially relevant as a gift for a young guy. Today they produce quite stylish options that will allow you to always have drinking water with you.
Organizer for papers. You can choose a leather folder or order an eco-leather option.
Flexible keyboard. Reviews show that such a gift for a male colleague will not go unnoticed.
Engraved flask. If an unexpected reason to drink arises, a flask in the desk locker will remind you of your attention.
Mouse pad. Another stylish option for decorating your desktop and increasing comfort. Plus it will be cheap.

Presents for female colleagues

There is a misconception that all women love to receive sweets as gifts. Chocolate or candy belongs to the “all occasions” category, but will not evoke virtually any emotions other than the usual smile.

We offer several win-win gift options for female colleagues for the New Year that will be remembered for a long time:

Magnetic tree for your desktop. This accessory allows you to store any metal items, such as paper clips, staples, scissors, buttons, etc.
Electric photo frame. There is no more convenient way to display your most treasured photos on your desktop.
Box for small items. It is better not to choose plastic products and give preference to wood or glass.
Handbag holder. It is attached to the edge of the table and will save the owner from the problem of placing the bag.
Passport cover. Any girl will be delighted with a stylish or unusual cover.
Plaid. An irreplaceable thing in winter, it is never superfluous. A good option for a pregnant colleague.
Heated lunch box. This gadget operates from a USB connector and saves the owner from having to wait in line for the microwave at lunch.
Running alarm clock. A funny little thing that makes it impossible to oversleep on the way to work.
External battery for smartphone. It doesn’t take up much space in your purse and will help out if the battery runs out at the wrong time.
Waterfall made of smoke. You can watch for eternity how beautifully the smoke flows from the smoldering fragrant pyramid.
Cute USB heating pad. It is heated by a USB port and helps the owner warm her feet while working at the computer.
Bath set. For example, candles, fragrant pine bath salts or foam.

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What is better not to give

An unsuccessful gift will definitely ruin both your mood and your relationships with colleagues. Avoid unpleasant situations, so when purchasing, never choose the following:

things of an intimate nature: underwear, underpants, socks, perfumes, cosmetics;
religious and superstitious souvenirs;
gifts with a vulgar hint or a joke; they can offend any person, even with a normal sense of humor;
money in an envelope;
unnecessary trinkets;
gifts that you gave previously on previous holidays;
clothing, personal hygiene items;
Jewelry;
household appliances.

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Present your gift in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, with a smile and congratulations, but do not overdo it, behave within the framework of a business relationship. Think over ideas for gifts in advance, you can even give according to your zodiac sign, and then you won’t get unexpected troubles, but you will have overflowing positive emotions.

With your own hands

They say that the best gift is the one made with your own hands. The main thing is that the donor enjoys the process, then the gift will definitely be a success.

Is this true and how to congratulate colleagues without being ashamed of your creativity. Here are the top gifts:

Bouquet of fruits. Easy to implement: just buy fruit (for example, tangerines), skewers, wrapper and green branches at a flower shop. You can give free rein to your imagination.
Balloons with photos. A very simple recipe for a successful gift: take a transparent ball, open the top with a string, insert a joint or emotional photo inside (twist it into a tube), close it and the gift is ready!
Gingerbread sets. Only suitable for those who know how to bake and work with icing. A delicious and fragrant gift!
A bottle of wine or champagne, with decoration. Just as newlyweds dress up alcohol as the bride and groom, so for the New Year you can decorate a bottle of alcohol in such a way that a simple gift will turn into an original one.
Tangerine tree. For an original gift, you need to surround a cone of foil and cardboard with tangerines, candies, mini-toys, rain, and decorate the top of your head with a star.
Scented candles. Candles are decorated with cinnamon sticks, dried lemons and oranges. When heated, they emit an amazing aroma.
Topiary. This is a homemade tree in a pot that can be made from anything: Christmas tree branches, pine cones, tangerines, sweets, etc.
Handmade soap. After watching several training videos, you can learn how to make simple but cute New Year's soap with a minimum of ingredients and materials:

Original, creative gifts

Many people like to give original gifts. Something no one expects to receive during the New Year holidays. This greatly lifts the mood of the team; everyone loves creative people!

Blindfold with a funny face. It's hard to fall asleep with your giggling spouse wearing this headband, but it's worth it!
Mittens in the shape of bear paws. An original gift for men and women.
Piggy bank with funny captions. We found piggy banks: “For treatment for alcoholism,” a tiny piggy bank: “Saving for a Zhiguli,” and a jar on the table by the front door with the inscription: “Entrance 100 rubles, exit 500.”
A bath mat that turns red when wet.
Gloves in the shape of a like from Instagram or YouTube.
Mug with a handle in the form of brass knuckles.
A foot hammock that fits under the table.
A chair cushion with the inscription: “A place for the most beautiful butt in the world.”
A year's supply of socks. There are sets for every day or sets for the number of weeks.

Cool, funny

If the atmosphere in the team is always friendly and conducive to jokes, if all colleagues are the same age, then you can slightly violate the norms of decency by giving your colleagues original gifts.

The main thing is not to cross the fine line between funny and offensive. Here are some options for souvenirs and useful things for the New Year:

Chocolate in an unexpected form. For example, in the shape of a leg or a chicken wing.
A shovel for “raking in money.” This tiny spatula in a box is a simple souvenir.
Mini bar. But not a simple one, but in the form of a stack of books.
Bouquet of socks. It’s quite simple to do with your own hands, it’s not immediately clear why, but you can figure it out at home.
Souvenir “belly button brush”. An inexpensive and creative gift with the caption “for the one who has everything.”
Mouse pad in the shape of a butt. Female - for men, male - for women. A funny gift with a joke for the New Year.
Back scratcher. Another funny gift for those who have everything.
Diplomas and certificates with humorous inscriptions. Example: certificate of ownership of the most distant star in space.
Signs with inscriptions on the desktop, for example: “I’m not sleeping, I’m thinking.” Very budget-friendly, yet appropriate.
Sweater for tablet. A funny New Year's case, you can give it to a friend or colleague.
Lighter in the form of a grenade or pistol. An unusual souvenir. There are also full-size models identical to real weapons.

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Tips for choosing gifts for co-workers

To definitely please your colleague and guess tastefully, follow a few simple but practical tips:

look for a gift in advance. Make a list of recipients, and at least a month before the holidays, start looking at gifts in the store. This way you won’t get caught up in the New Year’s rush, and you’ll also save money, because many stores specifically raise prices on the eve of the holidays;
plan your budget, calculate the approximate number of colleagues you want to congratulate, decide how much you are willing to spend. Set the maximum price so you don’t waste money;
Take into account the peculiarities of the team. If the company employs a lot of young people, then comic gifts are appropriate. If the team consists of people older than you, then you need to adhere to an official style, and gifts should be discreet;
do not try to shift your emotions onto the person being congratulated. This rule does not always work: it is unlikely that your colleague will be delighted with the gift of a teddy bear;
Before buying, ask yourself: “What is this thing for? What benefit will it bring to its owner? If you can answer these questions, then the thing is needed, do not give something that will not be useful.

Don't buy rashly or in a hurry just to give something as a gift. This is the worst option, because the person being congratulated will immediately guess that you are neglecting him. It’s better to have patience and time and go to the store, guided by tact and good taste when choosing.

Mini gifts

Budget options for small symbolic gifts if the budget limit for the New Year holidays is almost exhausted.

It is better to use packaging materials so that even modest mini-gifts indicate that you paid close attention to each colleague.

Here is a list of options:

Bags of sweets. Small bags of sweets, cookies, marmalade, etc.
Cocoa mugs. A cocoa brew bag, marshmallows and candy are packed into a mug.
Keychains. The choice is huge: from luminous to “non-lost” ones.
Photo frames with joint photos of colleagues.
Eco-friendly shopping bags with New Year's designs.
Gift personalized message from Santa Claus.
Carnival masks for the holiday.
New Year's decor for home.
Confetti poppers.
Coin holders and banknote holders.
Organizer cup for pens and other office supplies.
Musical cards.
Notepad and pen.
Desk diary with calendar.
Desktop aromatic set.
Bath bombs.
Pens in gift wrapping.
A desktop calendar in the form of a designer that can be used forever.
"Newton's Cradle" - balls that will pleasantly relax and distract you from routine.
New Year's shower gels with pine or citrus scents.
Sign on the table: “Workaholic.”
Aprons “Snow Maiden” or “Father Frost” with images of torsos in costumes.
Fortune cookies. And here is the recipe:

What to give a female colleague for New Year 2022 - 25 gifts

It is impossible to ignore a representative of the fair sex and leave her without a gift. A woman colleague should be given a special gift that will please her and can bring maximum positive emotions on this special night.

Inspiration ideas are given below:

Animal mittens.
Scented candles with New Year's scents.
A heating toy in the shape of a snowman.
Tea pair “Snowflakes”.
A set of unusually shaped cutting boards.
Handmade soft toy “Symbol of the Year”.
Set of collectible chocolate.
New Year's set of mouse and keyboard “365 days of happiness”.
Fortune telling ball.
Tabletop chocolate fountain.
New Year's warm socks with the image of deer.
Handmade soap “Christmas trees”.
Hand-made tableware “Mice”.
Metal keychain amulet, stylized under the arm.
Silver brooch in the shape of a Tiger.
New Year themed jewelry box.
A bag of tangerines.
Original smartphone stand “Herringbone”.
Mouse pad with winter landscape.
Creative vase in the shape of a snowman.
Winter composition.
A set of comic notebooks.
Thermal mug with Santa Claus.
Aroma lamp with essential oils.
Bath set “Sea salt and foam”.

Universal, unisex

Choosing gifts for colleagues for the New Year is not an easy task. A great idea could be a gift that is suitable for both women and men.

Stationery. The most popular gift for colleagues, which will be useful for everyone at work.
Book. It is difficult to guess your favorite genre, so it is better to choose motivational or entertaining books.
Computer mouse with New Year's inscriptions or pictures.
Desk lamp. You can decorate it with New Year's paraphernalia.
A blanket with sleeves is just what the doctor ordered on cold New Year's evenings.
Coffee or tea sets. It is better to choose natural (by weight) tea and coffee.
Set of glasses. You can give paired glasses, or in large sets.
Food sets. For example, a jar of caviar, a bottle of champagne and tangerines. You can pick it up for 1000 rubles or 400.
New Year's phone stand.
Board games for a noisy company.
Logic puzzles.
Portable chargers.
Mini shredder powered by USB. It will help you destroy papers and relax.
Pillow for neck relaxation. Surely everyone has a stiff back and neck during the working day.
Magnetic photo puzzle with a group photo of the team.
Pencils with a secret. This is an unusual gift that can grow into a surprise plant (just plant an empty pencil in a pot).
New Year's door mats.
Fortune telling balls. A popular toy that helps make decisions:

What to give colleagues for New Year 2022 from the boss

The desire to please your subordinates is not uncommon. A boss’s warm attitude towards colleagues always benefits the team, unites it, and helps them reach career and personal peaks together. Giving a New Year's gift will be an excellent, kind deed, and will also bring a lot of happiness and joy to people.

You can choose a good gift from the options presented below:

chocolate card with New Year's greetings;
alcohol set with cup holders;
desk calendar;
aromatic tea in a canvas bag;
high-quality bean coffee;
hourglass with colored contents;
hand warmer;
desktop humidifier;
laptop stand-tray;
gingerbread;
tangerine tree;
mug with a set of “clothes”.

Sweet, delicious

For those with a sweet tooth, New Year is a happy holiday. Everyone gives each other gifts, including many edible ones.

It is important to remember that delicious gifts are only good if they are beautifully designed. Don't ignore the packaging, then everyone will appreciate the attention paid to it.

Fragrant honey or a set of small jars of different varieties.
Chocolate figures or handmade chocolate.
Marmalade in jars of comic medicine. “Negrustin” and “Pills for Happiness” will definitely make your colleagues smile.
Sets of cookies in the form of New Year's snowflakes and figures.
Orange jam with crusts.
Bouquets of sweets with mini versions of alcohol.
Sets of fashionable pasta.
Cone jam. An original and inexpensive dessert.
Gingerbread houses are both decor for the New Year's table and a delicious traditional delicacy.
Candied orange peels in chocolate are another dessert that is fashionable today and will not affect your figure. Relevant for presenting to a young girl colleague.
Painted gingerbread cookies. It is customary to hang them on the Christmas tree and eat them with cocoa under a cozy blanket.
Baskets with tangerines. This fruit has long become a symbol of the New Year holidays.

Items needed for a colleague's hobby

Almost every person has a favorite hobby that he is ready to devote time to at any time. Giving a themed gift will definitely please a person, and will also help him advance in mastering a particular craft or add to an incomparable collection. Hobbies are different, as are examples of gifts:

book in gift style;
painting by numbers;
basket with handicraft supplies;
pocket checkers or chess;
stylish salt shakers;
coasters for hot dishes in New Year's style;
a set of interesting coins from different countries of the world;
travel scratch card;
collectible mouse pad;
high-quality headphones for the computer;
headset for Skype conversations;
a complex puzzle (for an intellectual);
a set of various embroidery;
guitar case;
desktop florarium.

How to register and sign?

Lettering on New Year's gifts makes them special. The recipient appreciates the attention given to him.

A lot of positive emotions that a good and beautifully decorated gift brings are the key to successfully spent holidays. The more creatively the gift is designed, the better it will be remembered.

Option 1. Wish under a protective layer.

You need to choose a card made of thick cardboard.
Apply a thin layer of acrylic paint to it.
Another layer is applied to the acrylic, but this time mixed with dishwashing detergent (1:1).
When the previous layer has dried, you should come up with and write a bright wish or poem.
In order to protect the inscription from paint, we cover it with chapstick.
A thin layer of acrylic paint is again applied to the lipstick, it is important not to overdo it.

Congratulations are ready! Now, to recognize it, you need to erase the protective layer with a coin.

Lottery, funny drawing

How to give gifts to colleagues? Of course, you can simply present them, calling names and wishing standard success, good luck and happiness. Or you can have a lot of fun by organizing a real quest. A sea of positive emotions, laughter and impressions are guaranteed.

Game of Secret Santa. The point of the game is that everyone draws the name of a colleague from a bag and gives him a gift. In this way, all members of the organization are involved. Everyone is both a recipient and a giver of gifts at the same time. You can slightly diversify the game and write under each name what each team member would like to receive as a gift. Within the pre-agreed amount, of course.
An interesting option for giving gifts came to our country from America. Each team member buys a gift, wraps it and puts it in a bag. Then, at the holiday, everyone should go to the bag and pull out a present for themselves, trying to guess by touch what is there.
You can hide numbers in a bag and write similar ones on gifts for colleagues. It is better to buy universal things for this purpose. Anyone can give themselves a number for a rhyme, for example. You can perform a dance or song to earn a number. No one will be left without a gift at office parties.
If the gifts are small, the organizers can decorate the tree with them and put them under it. Then, during the New Year's party, each member of the team is invited to present and open the gift, sharing their emotions.
You can also present gifts at a corporate party after various competitions, where team members are divided into several teams.

New Year's holidays are our favorite time. Fun, long weekends and a storm of emotions are what we all love about him. Give gifts to co-workers. This is both pleasant and useful for creating good relationships with colleagues.

Soon we will all make wishes, drink champagne as the chimes strike and celebrate the New Year, which will certainly be better than the previous one and will bring us all only happiness. We hope that our selection was useful, and the holidays will bring not only emotions, but also the fulfillment of all desires. In the New Year, we wish our readers success in their careers and achievement of new goals.

Tips and tricks

To ensure that your colleague remembers your gift and is useful, practical and necessary for her, consider these tips:

If you and your colleague keep your distance and your relationship is purely business, then the gift should be neutral, but at the same time useful. So, in this case, you should not give kitchen utensils or household items.
Be sure to take into account the age of your colleague - a young girl should be given modern items and accessories, and an older woman should be given more practical and household items.

Do not give expensive gifts, otherwise your colleague may find herself in an awkward position (she may give you something symbolic, without expecting that you want to give her something expensive).
If you plan to congratulate not one, but several women with whom you are in the same relationship, then keep in mind that the gifts in this case should also be the same. There is no need to single out someone or buy someone a more expensive present.
Do not give gifts that can be interpreted in two ways. So, for example, an obese woman should not be given a gym membership.

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