Whether they’re your work bestie, someone you work with closely, or a colleague you don’t know that well, getting your work colleagues a card or gift can help to bolster your professional relationships and boost friendships in the office.
Everyone likes to know they’re being thought of and with TouchNote, you can shop versatile cards for any occasion.
Why Choose a Thoughtful Card as a Gift for Coworkers?
Discuss the personal touch of a card vs other gifts and its potential impact on team morale.
From birthdays to farewells, holidays to congratulations, giving your colleagues thoughtful cards can help them feel special and have a positive impact on team morale.
Top Occasions to Gift Cards to Colleagues
There are many reasons why you might want to give your colleagues a thoughtful card.
Birthdays - Make them feel special with birthday cards.
Farewells - Show your appreciation with heartfelt goodbye cards.
Holidays - Celebrate the holidays with cards for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Diwali, Hanukkah, Easter, or Eid.
Congratulations – from promotions and weddings to new baby cards for a baby shower!
Sympathy cards if they lose loved ones.
Farewell and Leaving Gifts for Coworkers
Alongside the inevitable bunch of flowers or highly coveted restaurant gift cards, giving your co-workers a heartfelt farewell card is a great way to say thank you and goodbye. This gesture helps them to feel like a valued member of the team and gives you all closure as they move onto the next chapter of their career.
A popular personalised farewell card from our range includes plenty of room to write a thoughtful message conveying your gratitude to them as well as how much they will be missed in the team.
Celebrating Birthdays in the Workplace
Birthdays definitely need to be celebrated. And giving your co-worker a card is the perfect way to help them feel seen and appreciated. But it’s important to keep the cards professional. You can find a unique birthday card at TouchNote to customise for a personal touch while still keeping the tone professional. Why not pair with a packet of biscuits to make them smile on their big day?
Christmas and Holiday Cards for Work Colleagues
There are many major holidays in the calendar depending on what you celebrate. Personalised Christmas greeting cards make a great gesture to give to your co-workers during the festive period. But make sure you keep them professional and don’t just give them out to everyone. Not everybody might celebrate Christmas so make sure you pay attention to the holidays they do celebrate and give a card of equal importance to co-workers celebrating big holidays such as Hannukuh, Eid, or Diwali – all major holidays in the Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu calendars respectively.
Guide to Choosing a Card for a Work Colleague
You’ll want to choose the right card for the right person in your business. Spending 40 hours a week means you’re bound to make some friends at work, in which case you can risk going a bit more personal with their cards – including an inside joke or a quote from a show you know they love to make them smile.
Your company owner, boss, or manager may require a bit more of a generic (but no less special) offering – a simple card that conveys your message in a nice or charming way is ideal.
If you’re giving cards to those who work beneath you, choose a card that is light-hearted and friendly with space you write your own thoughtful but professional message inside – or write the message on behalf of the business instead if that is more appropriate.
Unique and Creative Card Ideas for Every Office Personality
Sometimes you don’t want to get all sentimental or it’s not always appropriate to give something sad. In those cases, a custom funny card are better options. Giving someone a funny card can still be thoughtful and make them smile.
Whether they’re the office joker who loves to make their co-workers laugh, a witty team leader who enjoys a good pun, or the quiet achiever who has a more subtle sense of humour, a funny card personalised to their exact brand of humour are often more appreciated than getting a generic gift.
Practical Tips for Gifting in a Professional Setting
No one loves an office whip-around. It can be difficult to know how much to contribute and often feels like you’re in competition with your coworkers. But trust us, no one is judging you for the amount you’re able to give. The general consensus is that if it is someone you know well or are friends with, you give up to around £20. If you’re less familiar with them, £5 might be more appropriate. But the real amount is up to you – make sure you’re giving within your means.
How Much to Contribute to a Group Gift for a Coworker
Organising group gifts can be tricky – there are a lot of factors at play and you never really know how much you will have to put towards the gift in the end. It might be a good idea to have a dedicated person be the one to gather donations. Or set up a tool that can be used to gather donations for gifts.
Alternatively a nice card signed by everyone in the office can be just as meaningful and simplify the process for all involved. It can also relieve the monetary pressure, and means that everyone can be given something of equal value rather than a variable amount like a gift.
Is It Appropriate to Give Your Boss a Gift? Insights and Etiquette
If your workplace allows for gifts to be given to higher-ups, then you definitely can give your boss a gift. But not all companies allow for gifting to happen to avoid favouritism so make sure you double check with HR. Something small and inexpensive such as a plant for their desk, a nice pen, or something else work-related make good gifts for bosses. However, oftentimes, a thoughtful card is usually a better option and more appropriate.
Where to Find the Perfect Card for Your Work Colleague
Although giving gifts is a lovely gesture, it’s not always appropriate, professional, or easy. Which is why cards are an excellent alternative to traditional gifts. You can explore our range of all-purpose cards for any occasion to give to your co-workers. Whether you’re saying goodbye to them, wishing them a Merry Christmas, or sending birthday wishes, these personalised cards will make their day. And, with TouchNote’s quick delivery options, you can even make sure your hybrid coworkers or colleagues who work from home are always included.
