Giving gifts to your co-workers or your employees can be a
tricky business. You want to give something that is they will
really enjoy but doesn't break your piggy bank. You want to
give something that suits the individual's tastes but doesn't
suggest anything politically. We have some suggestions that for
the most part can be given to either sex and to anyone of almost
any age which we think will help you in your gift giving search.


- Everyone uses a memo pad even if the memo is only to
themselves. Pick ones that reflect their hobbies or show the
type of work they do.

- People are always looking for a paperclip for all those
papers we still have. If you give a magnetic paperclip holder,
they'll always have their own paperclips. They can also play
and make funny shapes when someone on the phone has put them on
hold.

- Occasionally everyone has to take work home or get away from
the desk to write or proofread what they wrote on the computer.
Give them a lap desk. They have some lap desks that have a
pillow on the part that fits on your legs. Some of them also
have storage underneath the board.

- Baskets full of things are always good. Fill them up with an
assortment of coffee sample packages, cocoa, jams and jellies,
cookies and snacks, specialty teas, cheeses and meats.

- Did you ever plan on stopping on the way home from work to
pick up something but forgot the one item that you really
needed? We all have. But now, you can get door hanger note pads
that say "Do Not Forget". They hang on your office door knob or
the your desk drawer. You write things on them as you think of
them during the day. When you leave, the list is there for you
to rip off the sheet and head to the car.

- We all sit in rush hour traffic each day. An audio book on
cassettes will take their mind away from the traffic.

- The truth is, we are all clock watchers. Find a small,
attractive desk clock. Just don't give it to the person who is
late every morning.

- We don't always plan ahead. Most of us forget our umbrella on
the day that it rains buckets. With the new mini-umbrella, you
gave them, that won't be a problem. Mini-umbrellas fit nicely
inside a purse, briefcase, or desk drawer.

- Everyone loves those yellow little sticky notes. You can give
a more decorated stack that's printed with flowers, sailboats,
mountains, or whatever hobby best suits the recipient.

- Did you ever receive a card that a guy had in his wallet
until it was dog-eared. It looked pretty sad, didn't it? Anyone
who hands out their business card would appreciate a silver or
gold cardholder case.

- Find the guy who took pictures of the last company functions;
Christmas party, company picnic, company exhibit booth. Get all
the pictures of the recipient and his co-workers and fill up a
photo cube to place on a co-workers desk. Enclose a note that
he can change out the photos for members of his family if he
wants.

- We have mail and not everyone has a secretary to open it. A
letter opener that reflects the hobby of the recipient will be
a welcome gift.


About The Author: Adriana Copaceanu provides people with
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