Boss Gift Idea

Will your boss gift idea send the right message? Are you even supposed to give a gift to your boss? Here are my favorite - and appropriate - boss gifts.

Note: Before you choose a gift, check your company rules. Some companies forbid employees giving gifts to the management. They think it looks a little too much like a bribe. So find out before you buy.

My favorite boss gift ideas on this page are the group gifts. When you all join together, the gift giving doesn't feel awkward or contrived. Some of the group gifts only need a small contribution from each person - 10.00 or less.

Just From You

T-shirt for a local team plus tickets to one of their games

Gourmet gift basket with smoked salmon, caviar, tins of oysters, artichoke hearts, etc.

More gift basket ideas here.

Calculator with super hero on it

Desktop cup cooler/warmer or super insulated mug

Mini coffee maker

Laptop case or wireless mouse

Variety of gourmet sauces such as mustard, barbeque sauce, salad dressing, marinade, etc.

Personal fleece or chenille blanket

Humorous mouse pad

Boss Gift Ideas from the Whole Group

Memory book with comments from the whole staff on the high points of the year - Include pictures of events and staff/customer interaction, company ads, plus testimonials or thank-yous from customers.

Satellite radio with a one year subscription

Night at a bed and breakfast or fancy hotel

Book of gift certificates for lunch at places that deliver

Passes to a variety of local attractions or events (county fair, speedway, museum, downtown festival, etc.)

Where Would You Like to Go Next?

See the White Elephant gift list
...or find a handmade boss gift idea
...or see boss gift ideas for Christmas
...or Go to Home Page