With the holidays approaching, now is a good time to start building your checklist and checking it twice. Whether you have a large group of employees to purchase or one or two hard-working colleagues want to express your gratitude, taking the time to find a thoughtful gift for your employees will go a long way.

These are the best holiday gift ideas given to employees by managers and company leaders this year, including the choices of foodies, homeowners and tech enthusiasts. Bring joy to your workplace with these thoughtful and practical gift ideas.

Nothing speaks to a holiday better than indulgent hospitality. Colleagues who love sweets will like gifts that satisfy their taste buds. Barnett's chocolate chip cookie gift basket is a decadent sample of 12 chocolate-filled cookies with various decorations. Each flavor has its own taste, and everything is dairy-free and certified as Kosher. On the other hand, if your employees like to make things healthier, then this impressive tower of boxes from Nut Cravings is filled with dried fruits and nuts and provides a fun unpacking experience.

On the other hand, if you prefer savoury foods, Eastern Standard Provisions offers several gift boxes filled with high-quality soft pretzels and handmade salt. One of their best-selling options includes their large and small pretzel bites and delicious Maui onion mustard dipping sauce.

High-quality olive oil is an elegant gift that can elevate the quality of any dish. Home cooks of all levels can taste a delicious bottle of high-quality olive oil, but they may not buy it for themselves. Provide employees with a bottle of high-quality Italian Oilala extra virgin olive oil, with an exquisite gift box. Or, complete your olive oil with an interesting set of oils and vinegars, such as the Foodie Combo set by Blazing Bella, which includes two flavored olive oils and three delicious balsamic vinegars, which can be used in salads, cheese dressings, and more.

If your employees always carry a cup of Indian milk tea or chamomile, they will love this amazing series of organic herbal teas from Pukka. The gift box contains 45 tea bags in a variety of flavors, including three ginger, matcha green and Night Time. To complete the experience, add a reusable insulated travel mug to keep their tea hot for several hours and reduce the waste of disposable paper cups. The 20 oz Yeti Rambler is the perfect size for commuting and is available in dozens of colors to match the personality of your employees.

Relieve some of the stress of the holiday by taking care of the weekend dinner. Subscribing to the delivery service is a thoughtful way to feed your employees. Purple Carrot is a great choice for plant-based dieters, including DIY meal packs and well-prepared dinners. For meat eaters, Sun Basket offers plans suitable for various diets and family sizes.

The wooden cutting board with exquisite letter combination is a practical and intimate gift. NakedWoodWorks provides fully customizable wood panels, made of walnut or maple, and available in many different sizes for cutting or serving vegetables. If your employees like high-quality cheese boards, you can add a set of durable stainless steel cheese knives, such as Lunar's 6-piece set. It includes everything needed to supply hard cheese, soft cheese and shredded cheese.

You will never have too many comfortable blankets to snuggle under, especially in winter. This Comtest thick cable-knit blanket brings extra warmth to your employees' homes. It is handmade and comes in several different sizes and colors. Another warm gift for your employees is a weighted blanket. This weighted blanket from Gravity is popular because of its double-sided cover for temperature control.

During the holiday season, a deliciously fragrant twinkling candle is the perfect way to add joy and warmth to the family. Lulu candles are particularly fragrant and long lasting, thanks to their slow burning cotton wick.

If your employees work from home, then vibrant greenery is the perfect way to make their office space alive. This medium-sized money tree from Costa Farms is housed in a ceramic flowerpot and is 16 inches high-suitable for placement in the corner of most rooms. The fortune tree is easy to manage and symbolizes prosperity and good luck. Of course you want your employees for these two things!

If your employees often encounter audio problems during video calls or are an avid podcast listener, please put on a set of high-quality wireless headphones for them. Apple AirPods are comfortable to wear, making it easy to listen and chat on the go. AirPods Pro also provides additional features, such as noise cancellation and the use of flexible silicone tips to provide a more comfortable fit.

Use convenient and practical home charging stations to help your tech enthusiast employees organize their equipment. This wireless charging station from JoyGeek can accommodate Apple iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods without any power cord. If your employees are Samsung users, this Yocunker site provides the same features for Samsung products.

If your employee is an athlete, or they just like to spend time practicing self-care, then a hand-held massage gun is a generous gift that can help them feel their best. Therabody's Theragun Mini is a portable and compact option, and employees can even pack it and take it to the office for noon stretch training.

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