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Your boss can be one of the hardest people to buy for, but a little token of appreciation can go a long way in the workplace.
Check out these boss-friendly gift ideas for something a bit more personal than another gift card.
20 Gift Ideas for Your Boss
Scrabble Game Refrigerator Magnets
This magnet set has a full set of scrabble letter tiles. Your boss will be able to write messages on the staff fridge and score points.
Daily Brain Games Calendar
Help keep the bosses brain sharp and alert with these daily brain games for 2016.
Scented Candle Set
If you’re unsure what to get your boss, candles are a safe and inoffensive gift.
Melting Clock
Inspired by Salvador Dali’s surrealist artwork, this melting clock will be a lovely desk feature.
Creative Cursing Book
Not everyone has a childish sense of humour, but if your boss does then they will find this book hilarious.
Desktop Zen Garden
Provide a bit of stress relief with this peaceful desktop zen garden.
Coffee Gift Set
Is your boss a coffee fiend? They will love this coffee gift set with delicious french vanilla cappuccino and gourmet hot cocoa mixes.
Planetarium Paperweight
This solar system paperweight is sure to stand out and gain compliments on your bosses desk.
Kitchen Sink Paperclip Holder
Everyone needs a neat little desk accessory such as this kitchen sink paperclip holder.
Boss-Some
Tell your boss how “boss-some” they really are with this elegant gift pen.
Handheld Scanner
The tech savvy nerd boss will love this handheld scanner for all their important documents.
Motion Activated Candy Dispenser
For the boss with the sweet tooth fill this cool motion activated dispenser with their favourite candy.
Stress Buster Punching Ball
This desk top punching ball is durable and perfect for venting office frustrations.
Christmas Sweater Wine Bottle Cover
A nice wine is always an appreciated gift. Make it memorable with a cute Christmas sweater wine cover.
Offensive Business Cards
Share some good humour with your boss laughing at these outrageously offensive business cards.
Succulent in Planter Pot
A live plant is sure to brighten the mood in any dreary office.
Blooming Tea Gift Set
For the tea drinker, this blooming tea gift set features a unique flower which blooms right inside the tea pot to create a flavourful drink.
Desktop Drum Kit
The musically inclined boss will love jamming to this desktop drum kit.
Daily Mood Desk Flipchart
This desk top flipchart will help display exactly what kind of day your boss is having. You have been warned.
World’s Okayest Boss Coffee Mug
This one works best for bosses who know how to take a joke.