43 Great Gift Ideas For All Your Coworkers. Even the Annoying Ones.

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You can't do a gift card again. Sure, it's just you're coworker, but they deserve a better gift. If you want to get Machiavellian, consider every coworker gift a chance to influence, a chance to win someone over. This is how you climb that corporate ladder.

And to play these sort of corporate mind games, you're gonna need the gifts to be good, like really fucking good. You need to start studying your targets now. Are they camping people? Tech people? Gamers? Whiskey or beer snobs? Take this information, consult our list here, and come the holiday season you'll be giving them the best gift they've ever gotten. Yeah, sorry we're not really shy about our ability to pick out gifts. The editors here at Esquire are gift experts—not really corporate masterminds, though, maybe skip that part. Just trust that one of these 43 perfect gifts for coworkers will wow them and wholeheartedly endear you to them. That much we can absolutely promise.

Smart Reusable Notebook

A major note-taking upgrade, this book has smart pages that digitally record everything handwritten for posterity's sake and then wipe clean so they can be reused again and again.

FreeSip

The best water bottle of all time is the perfect gift for a coworker you know, but not really on any sort of personal level.

Flex Travel System

If they're always in an airport lounge, these stackable travel containers are one of our absolute favorite travel products.

Sam The Sloth (4.5lbs)

A big, weighted stuffed animal that will literally lower their anxiety. No other gift could be this valuable.

Jotter Ballpoint Pen

If they're more of an analog type, this Parker Jotter looks great, and it makes an appearance as a secret explosive for James Bond in GoldenEye.

Rambler 12 oz Bottle

An indestructible coffee mug for their commute to work.

Worst Employee Ever Mug

Or a coffee mug for their desk.

Coffee Mug & Warmer Set

For the coworker that's always having to microwave their coffee, here's a temperature controlling mug.

Green Tea Leaves

If they need to lay off the coffee, help them switch to green tea.

Hot Tea Maker

And get them an electric kettle/tea pot to match.

Cotton Crew Sweater

Gibson

How about an affordable work bag?

Marble Charging Stone

Tech doesn't have to be ugly! This is the perfect desk accessory.

"Drizzle" Extra Virgin Olive Oil

They've surely seen it on their lunch runs to Whole Foods. It's the splurge they'd never buy for themselves.

Mulberry Silk Eyemask

A midday nap actually improves productivity, so this is good for them and the company.

Hexagon Rotating Productivity Timer

Let's kick their productivity into high gear.

10lbs of Orchard Fresh Oranges

Back in olden times, citrus fruits were given as gifts to heads of state. Let's bring that back.

Tiled Margot Monogram Mug

A new mug is always useful. This art deco-inspired monogrammed one is perfectly small and personalized.

'The Master Theorem: A Book of Puzzles, Intrigue and Wit'

Keep 'em on their toes with a book of brain-twisting puzzles that outdo any old sudoku, invented by the mysterious master puzzler with his own cult following, M.

Tiny Arcade Pac-Man Miniature Arcade Game

What's better than staring into space? Playing this handheld version of retro Pac-Man. Boredom reimagined.

BentoStack Charge 8000

iPhone. iPad. AirPods. Apple Watch. You name it. This organizing box will keep them all neatly tucked away while simultaneously charging three devices.

2024 Soho Weekly Agenda in Panama

Dakota Neoprene Backpack

A laptop, notebooks, snacks, pens, and more will fit comfortably inside this water-resistant backpack, which is made from 23 recycled bottles.

Charcoal Concrete 4-Wick Candle

This Apotheke candle is practically custom-made for the coworker with discerning—and slightly edgy—taste.

Mosen Medium Merino Wool Felt Desk Pad

Upgrade their office space with this sleek wool desk pad. It has enough room for a mouse, miscellaneous accessories, and of course, a computer.

Beach Cottage Candle

For the coworker who had to cancel their tropical vacation plans.

Denali Decanter

If your gift is meant to impress, or maybe even get you that raise, this handblown decanter just might do the trick. This large 54 oz vessel not only holds their favorite whiskey, but it also doubles a super cool bar cart addition.

Mini Always Pan

Give them the gift of delicious after-work meals with this versatile pan. It's ultra-convenient, compact, and ensures they'll have a satisfying dinner any night of the week.

Reusable Utensil Set with Case

Eating at their desk will be a whole lot better when they have these food-safe wheat straw utensils. The best part is, each set comes in a portable, washable case.

Vegan Leather Ruled Notebook

Handwritten journal users are an endangered species. You can help save them by gifting this! Its hardcover binding and dotted pages are what list-makers and on-paper brainstormers dream of.

Magnetic Dry Erase/Cork Weekly Horizontal Calendar Board, 16 x 7 Inches, Silver Aluminum Frame (358U03-12)

When the Outlook and Google and iOS calendars get to be overwhelming, handwriting the week's plan out has a calming effect.

VFAN Mini Vintage Fan

A cool breeze is always appreciated, especially in a stuffy office. This vintage-style fan is small—ideal for their desk.

Red Wine Stain Remover

A very practical gift for any wine lover. Next time living room happy hour strikes, your coworker will be ready.

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