Personalized Gifts for Coworkers, Bosses & Teachers

Work Gift Ideas by Who You're Thanking

Coworkers. Gifts for coworkers range from clipboards with a custom job title to personalized coworker mugs, mouse pads and name plates with a funny office sign. "Best Team Ever" designs work well when you're buying for the whole department.

The boss. Gifts for boss include "World's Best Boss" mugs, pen holders, desk calendars and ornaments. Keep it light and friendly, or go with a thank-you gift if they've had your back all year.

Teachers. Teacher gifts cover mugs with the teacher's name, personalized journals, plant pots, desk mats and classroom-themed ornaments. They're a natural fit for back to school, Teacher Appreciation Week and the last day before winter break.

Nurses and healthcare workers. Nurse gifts include acrylic badge reels with their initials, ornaments shaped like custom scrubs, and Christmas sweaters with nurse jokes they'll actually wear on shift.

Retirements and farewells. When someone is leaving, a retirement gift with their name and years of service gives them something to take home from the job.

Picking the Right Office Gift

• Match the tone to the relationship. A gag gift works for a desk neighbor you joke with daily; a thank-you design is safer for a manager or a teacher.
• Choose something they'll use at work. Planners, clipboards, badge reels and mugs are used every day, so your gift stays visible.
• Buying for a group? Pick one design and change only the names. Everyone gets their own, and nobody feels left out.
• White elephant or exchange? Funny definitions, sarcastic desk calendars and "Boss's Circus of Monkeys" style mugs get the biggest laugh.

Shopping for the holiday party? Browse all Christmas gifts for more ideas.