Every office is a microcosm of personality, which makes the search for the perfect gift for colleagues exciting and perplexing. You have the snack lover, whose bottomless drawer of treats resembles a mini convenience store, always offering a bite during that mid-afternoon slump. There’s the wellness enthusiast, ever eager to remind us to take a break and stretch. And let’s not forget Gen Zers, the beacon of pop culture, stocked podcast recommendations and eager to drag you into their latest binge-worthy obsession.
Even if your team is remote, these peculiarities manifest themselves in the small details: Zoom backgrounds that reveal fragments of our personal life, Slow jokes which is often balanced between productivity and procrastination, and those GIFs that we can’t help but abuse. Shopping for a coworker may seem daunting, but you probably know them better than you think.
To help you brainstorm and reflect on some of your workplace personas, we’ve rounded up gifts for coworkers that cater to every persona, from the foodie to the tech whiz. Don’t see anything you like? Check out our other gift guidesfrom travel gifts TO gifts for hikers and backpackers who love the outdoors.
Updated December 2024: We’ve added several new items, some from MoMa’s Design Store.
