Drew someone from three departments away, or arranging something for a colleague you have only met in meetings? Then you want something safe that still feels considered.
The trick is to avoid anything requiring personal knowledge: no clothing, no perfume, no in-jokes. Consumable, useful or mildly funny is the sweet spot.
Part of our guide gift for a colleague: the complete guide.
A Frisian dictionary for when your colleagues' names stop making sense.
Delivered tomorrow
Delivered tomorrowGrowing vegetables beats growing a collection of dead desk plants.
Delivered tomorrowYour colleague's hands will finally stop smelling like a bonfire.
Puzzles disguised as art, for colleagues who need brain breaks.
Tiny instant prints for your desk that prove you actually left the office.
A jasmine tea for those who've upgraded from instant coffee.
Delivered tomorrowA philosophical coffee read for those who ponder life between meetings.
A children's book for the colleague who's genuinely fun at lunch.
Delivered tomorrowShave chocolate truffles directly onto your desk snacks like a tiny, delicious sommelier.
Bath bombs with sea salt crystals for when spreadsheets get too heated.
Stick to the amount agreed for the occasion. When in doubt, 5 to 15 euros is a safe range.
All the usual amounts per occasion are in the gift etiquette. Chipping in without the hassle? Start a gift moment or use the Split tool.
Something consumable or practical: good coffee, something tasty, a plant, or a handy desk item. Safe and gender-neutral, but not boring.
Clothing, perfume, anything about appearance, and jokes that need context. Without knowing someone, humour can misfire.
It is safe but rarely memorable. A small concrete gift with a card almost always lands better, even at the same price.
* Indicative prices. The current price is shown on bol.com. These are commercial links: Kantoorkado may receive a commission on your purchase.
