Ideal Gifts for your Employees in 2023

The year 2023 and beyond will see a rise in the use of high-quality company swag as businesses look to further engage their client base and boost employee morale.

In this day and age of virtual teams, telecommuting, and hybrid company structures, swag is a tangible way to keep your employees excited about your brand. Great swag has the power to captivate, delight, and be endearing; the challenge is to find items that people will want to keep after the event has ended,

We've compiled a list of the top bespoke swag ideas for the upcoming year that we're confident will be well received by your remote staff and clients. Our picks reflect what was well-liked throughout 2022 and what we anticipate will be useful in 2023. There is a wide variety of options available, from onboarding packages for remote staff to high-end gifts for your most valued employees. Brandit simplifies the process of acquiring, storing, and transporting your swag anywhere in the world. Please read on, or click here to go directly to the best swag suggestions for you. 

Onboarding package for new staff

Perfect for: New team members, Interns, Virtual teammates, Telecommuters, and hybrid employees

Onboarding new employees in a remote work environment can be challenging. Without a physical workplace, new remote workers can feel cut off from their colleagues and the rest of the company.

One great way to create a sense of belonging, and feel like a real member of the team is to send them a thoughtful onboarding package with carefully selected items. We can work with you in customizing this thoughtful package to make your employee's work-from-home experience meaningful and create a sense of pride in your brand. You'll have complete control over the first impression your company makes on new hires with custom clothing, WFH accessories, and unique technology. Even the packaging for your new employee welcome kits can be designed from scratch. 

Statement Clothing

Perfect for: Trendsetters, outspoken personalities, and fashionistas

Putting a brand on a T-shirt is something any company can do, but giving employees the option to choose unique pieces of clothing allows them to blend in and still stand out from the crowd. It's a statement item that says, "I belong to this group, yet this group is unique." It's easy to recognize the team by their unique uniform: "we're the ones with the outrageous pink hats"

Also, people that are dressed flashily tend to attract more attention. Putting your company's name in sequin on a crop top is a great way to get people to remember it. Just make sure it goes well with your brand statement.  Accessories like this might also include quirky hats, shaped sunglasses, and t-shirts emblazoned with a brand meme.

Occasion-themed Gifts

Perfect for: party planners, celebrants, guests, and holiday merch enthusiasts

Promotional items are a simple yet effective way to mark special occasions at work. These occasions include holidays like Halloween and Christmas and other celebrations like Black-history month. Your graphic design team can create a holiday-themed version of your logo or mascot and it can be printed on products like T-shirts, bags, and mugs.

Employees can send a strong message of support and unity through the use of these pieces during major events throughout the year.  Additionally, limited edition designs increase staff enthusiasm for products. Members of the team can make it a habit to check the company store for new gear on a regular basis.

Eco-friendly Items

Perfect for: Nature enthusiasts, climate change activists

Recent years have seen a change from one-time-use promotional goods to more long-lasting corporate swag. Gifting your staff with popular, in-demand eco-friendly products also shows your organization cares about the planet. Some examples of environmentally friendly products include canvas grocery bags, stainless steel straws, reusable silverware, and stationery produced from recycled paper.

Coffee Kit

Perfect for: Coffee addicts, caffeine junkies, and caffeine connoisseurs

Coffee and work go together just like peanut butter goes with jelly,  Another perfect gift for your employees is a branded coffee set. The corporate gift industry has seen a rise in the number of specialty coffee roasters and related equipment in recent years. There's no doubt that the recipient(s) will put this gift to good use and that it will serve as a physical energy booster for the recipient(s).

The most convenient kits include not only a beverage, but also the necessary equipment and components, such as a mug, maker, and blend or beans. A branded mug and coffee blend are the typical standard, but you can step it up a notch by sending a French press, cold brew set, or even more offbeat options like a Dalgona coffee set or a Vietnamese coffee make-your-own pack.

Laptop Jacket

Perfect for: Employees who work from coffee shops, jet setters, and employees who are afraid of scratching their laptop screen. 

Laptop jackets are one of the most practical corporate gifts for employees.  The recipient can use the jacket to protect their laptop and carry their laptops around as they move to a coffee shop or a hub. Customizing the jackets with your brand's name and logo is an option, but you're also free to choose from a wide range of other styles and patterns. Furthermore, these add-ons serve to shield company-issued laptops from accidental scuffs and scrapes.

Jumbo-Sized Water Bottles

Perfect for:  Fitness enthusiasts, those who have a large family, or those trying to save themselves trips to the kitchen

Aside from being incredibly practical, water bottles are a common giveaway choice. Large water bottles are thoughtful ways to help your staff save time and stay hydrated.   Large water bottles encourage workers to take more sips during the day. While most team members probably have a few water bottles lying around somewhere (cupboards, gym bags, etc.), you can bet that they have very few 2.5-liter bottles making your present all the more special.

Conclusion

Your companies and employees can have a very special year with any of these custom gifts. They have the potential to boost employee morale, create a sense of unity and oneness, improve brand loyalty and create a positive perception of your company to outsiders. BrandIt offers any of these custom products and can have them delivered to your company at affordable prices.