Christmas gift ideas for employees
– personal and thoughtful gifts
Finding the right Christmas present for staff is a challenge every year. It should show appreciation, be in keeping with the company’s image and, ideally, not end up in a drawer just a few days after Christmas.
From shared experiences and gourmet hampers to personalised everyday essentials, there are plenty of Christmas gift ideas for staff. But which one is right for your team?
We’ll show you what companies should look out for when making their choice, and why personalised gifts in particular are an interesting way to turn a traditional corporate gift into something personal.
From shared experiences and gourmet hampers to personalised everyday essentials, there are plenty of Christmas gift ideas for staff. But which one is right for your team?
We’ll show you what companies should look out for when making their choice, and why personalised gifts in particular are an interesting way to turn a traditional corporate gift into something personal.
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Visual concept implemented with AI support
What makes a good Christmas present for employees?
A good staff gift doesn’t have to be particularly unusual or expensive. What’s far more important is that it’s been chosen with care.
Four criteria can help with this:
– Personality: The gift should not come across as just another promotional item.
– Practicality: Ideally, staff should actually find a use for it.
– Quality: A high-quality product conveys greater appreciation than a large quantity of promotional items.
– Durability: It is particularly nice if the gift continues to be used regularly even after the festive season is over.
Then there is the matter of corporate culture. What suits a creative agency is not necessarily the right choice for a manufacturing company, a law firm or a public body.
Four criteria can help with this:
– Personality: The gift should not come across as just another promotional item.
– Practicality: Ideally, staff should actually find a use for it.
– Quality: A high-quality product conveys greater appreciation than a large quantity of promotional items.
– Durability: It is particularly nice if the gift continues to be used regularly even after the festive season is over.
Then there is the matter of corporate culture. What suits a creative agency is not necessarily the right choice for a manufacturing company, a law firm or a public body.
What are some good Christmas gift ideas for employees?
The options range from material gifts to shared experiences. Which option is best depends on the team, the budget and the corporate culture.
| Gift idea | Besonderer Vorteil |
|---|---|
| Personalised drinking bottles | personalised, durable and suitable for everyday use |
| Regional gourmet boxes | tailored to your personal preferences and designed for enjoyment |
| Vouchers | a wide range of choices |
| Shared experiences | strengthen the sense of community |
| Personalised everyday products | combine practicality and individuality |
Anyone looking for a gift that combines personalisation, long-term use and a link to the company will soon come across personalised products. This is precisely where custom-printed glass bottles offer some interesting possibilities.
Why custom-printed glass bottles are a great idea for Christmas
A water bottle is one of those items that isn’t just for a specific occasion. Christmas is the time when it’s given as a present – but it can then be used all year round.
In the office, it sits on your desk or by the water dispenser; when you’re out and about, you take it with you in the car; and after work, you might even take it to the gym. It is precisely this regular use that sets a water bottle apart from many traditional Christmas presents.
What’s more, glass bottles convey a sense of quality. Glass is flavourless, easy to clean hygienically and, thanks to its feel and appearance, gives the impression of high quality. This makes it particularly suitable when you don’t want your Christmas gift to come across as a typical promotional item.
For businesses, there is a further advantage: the large surface area of a glass bottle offers plenty of scope for customisation. This means that a functional everyday item can be transformed into a gift that truly reflects the company and the team in question.
In the office, it sits on your desk or by the water dispenser; when you’re out and about, you take it with you in the car; and after work, you might even take it to the gym. It is precisely this regular use that sets a water bottle apart from many traditional Christmas presents.
What’s more, glass bottles convey a sense of quality. Glass is flavourless, easy to clean hygienically and, thanks to its feel and appearance, gives the impression of high quality. This makes it particularly suitable when you don’t want your Christmas gift to come across as a typical promotional item.
For businesses, there is a further advantage: the large surface area of a glass bottle offers plenty of scope for customisation. This means that a functional everyday item can be transformed into a gift that truly reflects the company and the team in question.
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‘Printed’ does not automatically mean ‘personalised’
A company logo on a product does not in itself make it a personalised Christmas present. That is why, particularly when it comes to gifts for staff, it is worth going the extra mile with the design.
One option is a common basic design for the whole team. This could, for example, incorporate the company’s colours or a subtle logo. When complemented by a Christmas greeting, a specially designed motif or the recipient’s name, this creates a personalised gift.
The combination of a uniform design and individual names is particularly appealing to companies: the bottles look like they belong together, yet every employee receives a personalised bottle.
The company logo does not necessarily have to take centre stage. Subtle branding can actually make a gift appear more high-quality than placing the brand as prominently as possible.
One option is a common basic design for the whole team. This could, for example, incorporate the company’s colours or a subtle logo. When complemented by a Christmas greeting, a specially designed motif or the recipient’s name, this creates a personalised gift.
The combination of a uniform design and individual names is particularly appealing to companies: the bottles look like they belong together, yet every employee receives a personalised bottle.
The company logo does not necessarily have to take centre stage. Subtle branding can actually make a gift appear more high-quality than placing the brand as prominently as possible.
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Glass bottles offer plenty of creative freedom
Glass is ideal for custom printing. Depending on the desired design, different printing methods can be used.
Clear logos, lettering and minimalist designs can be produced just as easily as colourful and more detailed motifs. The bottle itself, the cap and other design elements also influence the overall impression.
This opens up a range of design options for companies: a minimalist bottle with a small logo and a single name creates a completely different impression to a colourful Christmas design, even though the same basic product is used in both cases.
If you’d like to find out more about the options available, you’ll find a range of bottles and design options on our page dedicated to personalised gifts for staff.
Clear logos, lettering and minimalist designs can be produced just as easily as colourful and more detailed motifs. The bottle itself, the cap and other design elements also influence the overall impression.
This opens up a range of design options for companies: a minimalist bottle with a small logo and a single name creates a completely different impression to a colourful Christmas design, even though the same basic product is used in both cases.
If you’d like to find out more about the options available, you’ll find a range of bottles and design options on our page dedicated to personalised gifts for staff.
A gift for 20 or 500 staff members?
Personalisation may sound straightforward when you’re working with a small team. However, when you have several hundred staff members, the question quickly arises as to how individual gifts can be produced efficiently. It isn’t necessary to customise every single bottle. A basic design can be used for the entire order, whilst only variable elements such as names are changed.
At Flaschenfreunde, individual names can, for example, be processed using a list of names. This makes it possible to personalise even large quantities without having to create a completely new design for each and every employee.
For larger companies in particular, this approach combines two requirements that are often difficult to reconcile when it comes to Christmas gifts: a consistent corporate image and a personalised touch.
At Flaschenfreunde, individual names can, for example, be processed using a list of names. This makes it possible to personalise even large quantities without having to create a completely new design for each and every employee.
For larger companies in particular, this approach combines two requirements that are often difficult to reconcile when it comes to Christmas gifts: a consistent corporate image and a personalised touch.
Sustainability doesn’t stop at the material
When looking for sustainable Christmas presents, people often focus on the material first. However, the lifespan is at least as important.
A reusable glass bottle can be refilled time and time again over a long period. If the recipient uses it regularly, it has the potential to replace numerous single-use bottles.
That is why, when choosing a gift, you should not only ask, ‘What is the gift made of?’, but also: ‘Will this product actually continue to be used after Christmas?’
This is precisely where high-quality everyday items have the edge over short-lived Christmas goods.
A reusable glass bottle can be refilled time and time again over a long period. If the recipient uses it regularly, it has the potential to replace numerous single-use bottles.
That is why, when choosing a gift, you should not only ask, ‘What is the gift made of?’, but also: ‘Will this product actually continue to be used after Christmas?’
This is precisely where high-quality everyday items have the edge over short-lived Christmas goods.
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Who are glass bottles particularly suitable for as a Christmas present?
Custom-printed glass bottles are particularly appealing to companies looking for a high-quality, physical gift that can be used for many years to come.
For teams with fixed office workstations, for example, they are an obvious everyday companion. They can also provide a practical benefit to businesses that have water dispensers.
Glass, on the other hand, is less suitable if the bottle is to be used mainly for outdoor activities or in situations where light weight and high impact resistance are crucial. In such cases, a Tritan water bottle, for example, may be the more suitable alternative.
For teams with fixed office workstations, for example, they are an obvious everyday companion. They can also provide a practical benefit to businesses that have water dispensers.
Glass, on the other hand, is less suitable if the bottle is to be used mainly for outdoor activities or in situations where light weight and high impact resistance are crucial. In such cases, a Tritan water bottle, for example, may be the more suitable alternative.
Plan personalised Christmas presents well in advance
Personalised Christmas presents require more lead time than a ready-made gift hamper from a shop.
First, a suitable bottle design must be chosen. This is followed by the design work, print specifications and, where applicable, the compilation of individual names. Finally, design approval, production and delivery must be taken into account.
Particularly when dealing with larger quantities, it is therefore worth not putting off planning until December.
If you’d like to try out different combinations of bottles and designs, you can use the Flaschenfreunde configurator.
First, a suitable bottle design must be chosen. This is followed by the design work, print specifications and, where applicable, the compilation of individual names. Finally, design approval, production and delivery must be taken into account.
Particularly when dealing with larger quantities, it is therefore worth not putting off planning until December.
If you’d like to try out different combinations of bottles and designs, you can use the Flaschenfreunde configurator.
Frequently asked questions about Christmas gift ideas for staff
What can you get your staff as a Christmas present?
Suitable options include, for example, personalised gifts, high-quality food, vouchers or shared experiences. The key thing is that the gift suits the team and conveys appreciation. Gifts that can be used regularly even after Christmas are particularly practical.
Why are personalised glass bottles a good choice as a staff gift?
Glass bottles combine practical everyday use with a high-quality appearance and a wide range of design options. They can be personalised for individual staff members with names, customised designs or a personal message.
Can every glass bottle be printed with a different name?
With the appropriate customisation, bottles within a single order can be personalised with different names. This means that a common basic design can be used whilst still creating a personalised bottle for each person.
Are glass bottles sustainable Christmas presents?
Reusable glass bottles can be used for a long time and refilled time and time again. However, when it comes to the sustainability of a gift, factors such as manufacturing, transport and, in particular, the actual lifespan are just as important as the material itself.
When should companies start planning Christmas presents for their staff?
When it comes to bespoke gifts, it is important to take into account the selection, design, approval, production and delivery processes. Early planning is therefore advisable, particularly for larger quantities or personalised items.
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Conclusion: A Christmas present can still be relevant after Christmas
The best Christmas gift ideas for staff don’t necessarily have to be the most unusual. What’s far more important is that the gift has been chosen with care, suits the team and conveys appreciation.
Vouchers, shared experiences or gourmet products can be just as suitable as personalised everyday items.
Custom-printed glass bottles have a particular advantage: they combine personalisation, a high-quality appearance and long-term practical use. With a well-thought-out design and a person’s name, a classic drinking bottle can be transformed into a personalised Christmas present that will be used long after the festive season is over.
Vouchers, shared experiences or gourmet products can be just as suitable as personalised everyday items.
Custom-printed glass bottles have a particular advantage: they combine personalisation, a high-quality appearance and long-term practical use. With a well-thought-out design and a person’s name, a classic drinking bottle can be transformed into a personalised Christmas present that will be used long after the festive season is over.