9 Goodbye Gifts for Coworkers That Will Resonate

These farewell gift ideas make perfect goodbye gifts for coworkers…and will keep them thinking about you even after they are gone.

Merriam-Webster Gold Desk Dictionary

Whether your soon-to-be former colleague is a writer or just a wordsmith, a classy dictionary looks great on any desk, regardless of profession. This is a great gift to have the entire crew chip in…or look like a hero all on your own. Sure, every word is a Google search away, but the power of a physical dictionary cannot be underestimated.

 

gold-dictionaryRetro Manual Iron Typewriter

Put this retro typewriter on any desk as a top farewell gift idea and just watch the conversation unfold. This stately decorative piece will be appreciated by your work friend. It’s refined, elegant and just cheeky enough to exude cool.

 

iron-typeYoga Fan: Practice Guide For Everyday

Everyone’s life can benefit from yoga. This bound yoga book is a great gift that is highly portable and incredibly useful. It’s a perfect addition to any desk or top drawer. Odds are your former coworker will use it…and use it often.
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Bake-A-Bone The Original Dog Treat Maker

A great farewell gift for a friend at work who owns a dog is this dog treat maker. It benefits every dog owner, and most of all, the furry four-legged puppy. Now anybody can make wholesome and natural treats in their own kitchen without any special add-ons. Connect with a person’s pet, and they’ll be more likely to think about you in the future.
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Wine Enthusiast Wine Cork Board Kit

When you can take something that’s practical at work and give it a cool twist, you’ve hit a home run. This cork…literal cork…cork board is so neat that you might as well order two out of the gate: one as a goodbye gift to a colleague and one for YOU.

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Cozyna 16oz Vacuum Insulated Travel Mug

Coffee mugs and water bottles are a dime a dozen, but you want to send your ex-coworker on his or her way in style. These awesome insulated mugs are good looking, functional and will keep drinks successfully hot or cold. When it comes to farewell gift ideas you can’t go wrong with this universal crowd pleaser.

Bonus idea: Vintage Polaroid camera

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3-in-1 Portable Easel and Whiteboard

Part display, part function, this portable easel is a great way for people to display things on their desk. Whether it’s a chart with “important” numbers or a picture of their family, multipurpose goodbye gifts are always a safe way to go.

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Troika Ready 4 Take Off Helicopter Paperweight

It’s hard to find a paperweight for your desk that is professional yet cool. This metallic helicopter does the trick, bringing in some color and class.
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Dimmable LED Desk Lamp

With the amount of time most of us spend staring at our computer screens at work it’s very easy to burn our eyes out. This desk lamp looks great when its off and it’s even better when it is on, balancing the light in the room and helping preserve the vision of someone who needs it to make a buck.
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Farewell Gift for Colleague Who Is Leaving Job

Whether they’re retiring or just moving on to greener pastures, a farewell gift for colleague can be hard to pick. We’re not going to judge if your motions are happy ones.  Whatever the case, here are a few gifts for coworkers when leaving the job, to make the parting a little easier.

Indoor Bowling

You won’t have to deal with them anymore, so why not give them something a little zany?  This Monster Plush Bowling game has 6 adorably weird pins and one funny faced ball.  It’s so much fun, you might even end up playing it at the going away party.

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What If?

Give them something to read in their spare time, or maybe just something to be a conversation starter at their next job.  What If? By Randall Munroe is a group of “serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions.”  You could find out how fast you have to drive to get raindrops to shatter your windshield, or what would happen if a pitcher threw a baseball at close to light speed, with equations and stick figure cartoons to help explain.  It’s sure to be a hit as gifts for coworkers leaving job.

 

coworker giftwhat if munroeWall Clock

Gifts for coworkers leaving the job can be hard to find, but this Whatever Wall Clock should do the trick.  With the numbers jumbled at the bottom and a big “Whatever” in the center, it’s a good way to get a laugh.  After all, what do they need to know the time for?  It’s not like you’ll notice if they’re late.

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Google Chromecast

If you’re looking for something a little more diverting, the Google Chromecast packs a lot of entertainment into one small package.  It plugs straight into any HDTV and doesn’t need a remote, just connect with a device you already own, like a smartphone or a tablet.  The list of movie and music programs it supports are so long, you’ll never watch everything that’s available.

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Underwater Dogs

For the dog lover and the photography buff alike, Underwater Dogs is a funny, adorable series of pictures of dogs going after tennis balls in a swimming pool.  These eighty pictures capture the exuberance and joy of a dog playing fetch.  Sure to entertain your colleague and any house guests they might have, this is a perfect photo book gift for coworkers leaving job.

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Kindle Fire

If you’re getting gifts for coworkers leaving the job, why not have a whip around and get them something a little bigger?  The Kindle Fire has apps, games and movies as well as books, and is a great way to see them off.

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Whether bittersweet or not, gifts for coworkers leaving job show them that you were thinking of them, and they’re all available for order online.  Be smart with your farewell gift for colleague and enjoy that going away party, knowing that you have something awesome in their gift box.


Easy Holiday Treats: Sweet Gifts for Coworkers

Christmas season is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about easy holiday treats for coworkers. Forget fruitcake! Easy holiday treats for coworkers come in such a great variety, that it is a shame to stick to the old habits. If you are looking for gift ideas for coworkers that are still edible and sweet, but want to go for something different this year, then our list of choices is going to be a lifesaver. We just hope you are not on a diet!

Dried Fruits and Nuts

Usually fruit cakes are loaded with dried fruits and nuts plus tons of sugar, flour and eggs to make the cake. Easy holiday treats do not have to have unhealthy ingredient.  Why not offer healthy fruits and nuts as a gift in a nice basket? Plus, it is much easier to combine pistachio with scotch, than a piece of cake. Right? Right. What’s more, you can just choose the fruits that the coworker likes and have no waste (you know what we are talking about: everyone eats the almonds and the cranberries and the raisins are left alone in the bowl at the end of the night). [Read more…]

Cheap Watches As Gifts for Coworkers

You know what they say: time is money. And since offering money as gifts for coworkers can be quite inappropriate, you can offer them time! A watch is a great gift for a special occasion, like a promotion, a coworker changing department within the company or even as a birthday gift. You don’t have to go bankrupt to get a cute watch for your colleague either. If you are looking for cheap watches as gifts for coworkers, take a look at our picks. You will surely find something to fit your coworker’s taste and personality.

watch1For the elegant lady

For the coworker who loves pencil skirts, pearl earrings and silk shirts, you should choose an equally elegant watch. This Anne Klein model has a genuine leather soft pink strap and a rosegold-tone case. The dial is made of mother of pearl and the numbers are roman and with a matching rosegold-tone finishing. Such a watch is easy to wear every day with all sorts of neutral tones, like gray, taupe, aubergine or pistachio greens. Your coworker will love it and appreciate your taste as well.

For the young colleague

People in their twenties prefer casual watches, that they can wear with all types of clothing, in all sorts of activities. So, if you are looking for a gift for coworkers who are in their twenties -like that exceptional intern, who finally got hired- choosing a modern, casual watch is a great idea. We like this one from Timex. It’s simple design makes it both office-appropriate and suited for a party night out as well. The case is round and the numbers simple, both in 12 and 24-hour mode. The second hand is red; a happy touch. The nylon band comes in many colors, from neutral ones, like olive green, to bolder combinations, like the orange-gray combination. [Read more…]