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84 Gifts for Employees

These Gifts for Colleagues Will Make You the Workplace Favourite

— December 14, 2013 — Lifestyle
If you want to impress your coworkers this Christmas, these gifts for colleagues will certainly get you in their good books! From stationary to funny t-shirts, there’s something appropriate for every fellow workplace member.

If you want to get in with the boss, there are spectacular coffee mugs that change color when activated by heat. You can’t go wrong with a gift that is practical and unique! If you’re shopping for the really quiet girl in office there are a plethora of stationery supplies that will keep her busy as she organizes her hundreds of sticky notes. If you’re shopping for the workplace clown there are a lot of funny and geeky accessories they can use to keep their desk a constant entertainment zone.

These gifts for colleagues are here just in time for the holidays so get ready to be the workplace favorite in the new year!
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Minimalist Feather Weights
Minimalist Feather Weights
Atypyk Makes a Clever Play on the Common Term 'Featherweight'
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Home Soda Maker Kits
Home Soda Maker Kits
The SodaStream Genesis is an Environmental and Economical Alternative
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Colorful Prehistoric Elastics
Colorful Prehistoric Elastics
Add Some Color to Your Desk with the Dinosaur Rubber Bands
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96
Multiplex Luxury Charging Platforms
Multiplex Luxury Charging Platforms
Sanctuary4 is a Swanky Four Gadget-Charging Device
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95
Digital Dictionary Bookmarks
Digital Dictionary Bookmarks
This Clever Page Saver Helps People Expand their Vocabulary
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94
Blooming Flash Drives
Blooming Flash Drives
Charge Your Gadgets in a Pretty Way with the Flower USB Hub
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93
Monstrous Peeping Journals
Monstrous Peeping Journals
These Halloween Notebooks Open Your Eyes to Horrifying Sights
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92
Fairytale Pencil Sharpeners (UPDATE)
Fairytale Pencil Sharpeners (UPDATE)
The Geppetto Pencil Sharpener Can Bring Pinocchio to Life
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91
Bulletproof Pens
Bulletproof Pens
The Cold Steel Shark Tactical Marker is a Super Durable Permanent Pen
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90
Dressed-Up Coffee Mugs
Dressed-Up Coffee Mugs
Alice + Olivia's Double Wall Mug Design Features Tutus & Tuxedos
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89
Artisan Sketch Tablets
Artisan Sketch Tablets
The Wacom Drawing Tablet and Intuos Pen Lets You Sketch Digitally
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88
Prehistoric Penny Collectors
Prehistoric Penny Collectors
The 'All Grins' Dino Money Bank is All the Roar and More
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87
Iconic Cityscape-Inspired Erasers
Iconic Cityscape-Inspired Erasers
This Eraser Set is Modeled After the New York City Skyline
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86
Tidy Bamboo Organizers
Tidy Bamboo Organizers
'Station' is a Compact, Eco-Friendly Desk Organization Tool
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85
Darts-Inspired Magnets
Darts-Inspired Magnets
Arrow Magnets Will Ensure Everything on Your Fridge Stays on Point
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84
Speedy Circular USB Ports
Speedy Circular USB Ports
The Anker USB 3.0 Hub Has a Transfer Rate of Up to 5Gbps
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83
Literal Mug Coasters
Literal Mug Coasters
These Beverage Coasters from Animi Causa Boutique Resemble Real Beverages
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82
Paper Plane Doorstoppers
Paper Plane Doorstoppers
The Airplane Doorstop is a Fun Way to to Prop Doors Open
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81
Sassy Personalized Stationary
Sassy Personalized Stationary
This Funny Personalized Stationary Informs Us You’re a Bad B*t
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80
Keyboard-Hiding Accessories
Keyboard-Hiding Accessories
The Macessity Lowkey Stand Promotes a Clean and Simple Desk
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79
Magical Arcade Game Mugs
Magical Arcade Game Mugs
Watch the Pac-Man Characters Appear as You Pour in Your Java
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78
Easy Storage Book Props
Easy Storage Book Props
Change the Way You Cook with the Pelica Book Stand
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77
Nostalgic Candy-Like Pens
Nostalgic Candy-Like Pens
The Mustard Sweet Tooth Pen is a Visually Appealing Office Supply
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76
Spherical Privacy Work Tables
Spherical Privacy Work Tables
The Vitra Sphere Table Helps to Conceal Those Working
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75
Cold Caffeinated Beverage Brewers
Cold Caffeinated Beverage Brewers
The Bodum Bean Iced Coffee French Press Doesn't Use Electricity
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74
Handy Zipper Repair Kits
Handy Zipper Repair Kits
Quickly Fix Broken Zips with This ZipperMend Device
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Slick Automotive Decor
Slick Automotive Decor
This Stylish Car Desk Accessory Will Have You Speeding Through Work
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Beaver-Inspired Pencil Sharpeners
Beaver-Inspired Pencil Sharpeners
The Kastor Pencil Sharpener is Ideal for Canadian Students
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Retro Cassette Tape Dispensers
Retro Cassette Tape Dispensers
These Old School Office Supplies Spruce Up Your Desk
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Highlighting Calligraphy Pens
Highlighting Calligraphy Pens
This Highlighter Pen is Inspired by Traditional Writing Techniques
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69
Cheat Sheet Pencils
Cheat Sheet Pencils
Be the Smartest Student in the Room with the 'Know It All' Pencil Set
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68
Bottle Opener Watches
Bottle Opener Watches
This Fun Buttle Opener Watch Announces That It's Party Time
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Big Spender Toilet Paper
Big Spender Toilet Paper
This 100 Dollar Bill Toilet Paper Will Make You Feel Like a High Roller
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Marine Animal Party Picks
Marine Animal Party Picks
These Plastic Picks Will Give You a Whale of a Time
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Conferencing Phone Docks
Conferencing Phone Docks
Phone Station Plus is a Cellphone Docking Station that Makes Calling Easy
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Spinning Wheel Tape Dispensers
Spinning Wheel Tape Dispensers
This Cute Tape Dispenser is Crafted in Solid Brass
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Daydreamer Cup Sleeves
Daydreamer Cup Sleeves
This Handmade Cup Sleeve is Perfect for Zoned Out Moments
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Blunt Greeting Cards
Blunt Greeting Cards
Good Luck With That by Creativity Cards is Hilariously Ill-Mannered
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61
Retro Game Organizers
Retro Game Organizers
The Tetris Desk Tidy Set Helps Keep Your Workspace Organized and Fun
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60
Swank Firestone Flash Drives
Swank Firestone Flash Drives
This Wood Flash Drive is the Ultimate Piece of Luxury Tech
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Desktop Headphone Hooks
Desktop Headphone Hooks
The Kancha 0.2 for iMac is a Great Way to Store Audio Accessories
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Concealing Phone Flasks
Concealing Phone Flasks
The 'Bev-Burry' Phone Flask Cleverly Hides Your Alcohol
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Computer-Inspired Bracelets
Computer-Inspired Bracelets
This USB Bracelet Lets You Carry Around All Important Information
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Multicolored Mondrian Mugs
Multicolored Mondrian Mugs
This Colorful Mug is Based on the Iconic Piet Mondrian Design
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Cute Kitten Page Keepers
Cute Kitten Page Keepers
Keep Track of Your Thoughts with the Book Buddies Sticky Notes
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Defiantly Eco Chalkboard Mugs
Defiantly Eco Chalkboard Mugs
These Travel Mugs are Definitely Not of the Paper Variety
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Macabre Writing Utensils
Macabre Writing Utensils
Create Evil Works of Art with These Bone Pens
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Confectionary Coffee Cups
Confectionary Coffee Cups
This Donut Mug Will Make Your Coffee Extra Sweet
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Geeky Compact Staplers
Geeky Compact Staplers
The 'Pac-Man' Stapler is the Perfect Functional Gamer Tool
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50
Animal Eyewear Cases
Animal Eyewear Cases
Carry Your Specks with These Cute Animal Glasses Cases
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Vintage Specs Contact Cases
Vintage Specs Contact Cases
This Contact Lens Case Looks Just Like a Pair of Retro Glasses
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Bunny Earbud Splitters
Bunny Earbud Splitters
The Jack Rabbit Earphone Splitter Lets Two People Listen to the Same Music
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Vibrant Exposed Pencils
Vibrant Exposed Pencils
The Lyra 'Colorstripe' Strips Away Its Shell to Expose Vivid Colors
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Solar-Powered Gadget Chargers
Solar-Powered Gadget Chargers
The Solio 'Bolt' Uses Solar Power to Charge Your Devices
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Ferocious Pencil Holders
Ferocious Pencil Holders
This Shark Pencil Holder is an Adorable Tabletop Accessory
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Crushable Trash Cans
Crushable Trash Cans
The Oscar Crunch Will Add Fun to Your Cleaning Routine
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Stylish Hand-Warming Mugs
Stylish Hand-Warming Mugs
The Kate Spade Travel Mug is Feminine and Glamorous
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Viral Phrase Tie Clips
Viral Phrase Tie Clips
The Like a Boss Clip is Fun and Functional
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Touchless Toilet Seat Covers
Touchless Toilet Seat Covers
These Toilet Seat Covers Eliminate of Germs by Opening Automatically
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Attention-Hailing Bookmarks
Attention-Hailing Bookmarks
These Interesting Bookmarks from 'Propaganda' Want You to Read
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Ironic Black Pencils
Ironic Black Pencils
Hilarious Pencil Sets from Fred & Friends are the New Black
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Techie Logo Necklaces
Techie Logo Necklaces
The iNecklace is Inspired by the Apple Computers' Power On/Off Logo
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Alternative Life Advice Guides
Alternative Life Advice Guides
Charles Saatchi Advises to 'Be the Worst You Can Be'
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Legless Body Chairs
Legless Body Chairs
This Folding Floor Cushion Makes Sitting on the Ground Comfotable
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Ebullient Positivity Notebooks
Ebullient Positivity Notebooks
This Pocket Notebook Helps You Stop and Smell the Roses
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Comedic Coffee-Obsessed Attire
Comedic Coffee-Obsessed Attire
Express Your Need for a Caffeine Fix with This Funny Shirt
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Spectacled Paper Clips
Spectacled Paper Clips
These Oversized Eye Glasses Paper Clips Look Adorable
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Tiny Teacup Totes
Tiny Teacup Totes
Koziol's ‘Lilli' Cup Handbags are Sippable
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Smartphone-Inspired Timepieces
Smartphone-Inspired Timepieces
the iPhone Wall Clock is Ideal for the Tech-Savvy Individuals
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Heat-Sensitive Map Mugs
Heat-Sensitive Map Mugs
The Heat-Sensitive Day and Night Mug Wakes the World Up With You
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Hidden Underwear Safes
Hidden Underwear Safes
The Brief Safe is a Place Where Your Money is Safer Than Ever
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Coffee Cup Phone Plugs
Coffee Cup Phone Plugs
Starbucks Frappacinos Now Come in the Form of Phone Plugs
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Motivational Coffee Mugs
Motivational Coffee Mugs
The Think Bigger Mug from Fancy Adds a Positive Flair to Your Mornings
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Attachable Desk Organizers
Attachable Desk Organizers
The Pockit Pocket Clip Helps Remove Clutter from Your Desk
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Eraser-Topped Rings
Eraser-Topped Rings
This Silver Eraser Ring is Topped with a Functional Eraser from a Pencil
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Marine Mammal Tea Accessories
Marine Mammal Tea Accessories
The ManaTea Tea Infuser Brings Sea Cows to Your Coffee
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Floating Work Spaces
Floating Work Spaces
The Prepac Floating Desk is Sleek and Functionally Sound
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Gun Barrel Pen Holders
Gun Barrel Pen Holders
The Gun Cylinder Pen Holder is the Most Dangerous Looking Office Supply
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Sport Equipment-Making Notebooks
Sport Equipment-Making Notebooks
The Crumple Ball Notepad Makes Throwing Away Paper a Sport
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Hybrid Smartphone Accessories
Hybrid Smartphone Accessories
This Smartphone Accessory Works as a Stylus and Stand
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Invisible Laptop Stands
Invisible Laptop Stands
The GhostStand is an Aesthetically Superior Way to House Your Laptop
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Whimsical Modular Desk Organizers
Whimsical Modular Desk Organizers
Héctor Serrano's Desk Organizer Set is Building-Block Like
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Blossoming Heart Pen Holders
Blossoming Heart Pen Holders
This Heart Pen Case is a Sweet Way to Carry Your Writing Tools
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Writable Whiteboard Timepieces
Writable Whiteboard Timepieces
Never Forget Your To-Do List with the Memo Clock
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Heat-Activated Mugs
Heat-Activated Mugs
The Morning Coffee Mug Uses Heat to Wake up with You
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Writing Implement Earpieces
Writing Implement Earpieces
These Magic Pencil Earphones Make a Creative Pair of Audio Accessories
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Personalized Coffee Stencils
Personalized Coffee Stencils
Leave Cute Messages in Drink Form with This Coffee Stencil
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Retro Cola Coolers
Retro Cola Coolers
This Vintage Coke Cooler is Perfect for Nostalgic Soda Lovers
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Hilariously Honest Procrastination Tees
Hilariously Honest Procrastination Tees
This 'I Never Finish Anyth' T-Shirt States the Truth
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Female-Friendly Secret Flasks
Female-Friendly Secret Flasks
The Bev Brush is Perfect for Ladies on a Budget
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Automotive Desks
Automotive Desks
This Car Work Desk Will Help You Speed Through the Work Day
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3D Zoo Animal Mugs
3D Zoo Animal Mugs
This Giraffe Mug is a Fun Way to Drink Your Morning Coffee
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Eco-Friendly Staplers
Eco-Friendly Staplers
The Japanese Stapleless Stapler Holds Paper Together with No Metal
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In-Bed Work Stations
In-Bed Work Stations
The Portable Desk from 'Unikia' Takes Your Office to Your Bed
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Submerged Hand Coffee Cups
Submerged Hand Coffee Cups
These Halloween Mugs Will Spook Unsuspecting Guests
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Wall-Mounted Workstations
Wall-Mounted Workstations
The Minimal Float Wall Desk Frees Up Floor Space
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Gadget-Charging Compartmental Desks
Gadget-Charging Compartmental Desks
This Perfectly Organized Work Station is for the Tech-Savvy
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Compact Miniature Appliances
Compact Miniature Appliances
This Dorm Room Kitchen Has All You Need
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Coffee Mug Handbags
Coffee Mug Handbags
The Monogram Bag Mug is Even Better Than the Real Thing
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