A good boss is a rarity.
We’ve all heard the “bad boss” horror stories. Bosses who force you to make it to the office during terrible weather, have impossible demands or just treat you like a machine.
So when you have one who you like, getting them a gift around the holidays to show your appreciation isn’t a bad idea. (Of course, if you’re stuck with a stinker of a boss, you may want to instead gift yourself some help with your resume.)
The problem is figuring out what your boss likes. What do you get for the boss who (seemingly, at least) has it all? What makes an office gift appropriate? Most importantly, how💎 much🍸 should you spend?
Make it easy on yourself by shopping our top 34 picks for the best gifts for bosses. From to silly pet gifts, and to spinning globes, there are plenty of excellent ideas here for you to choose from — we’re certain you’ll find at least a few things that your boss will cherish.
So scroll down, click through, and get to work shopping!
It doesn’t get much more classic than buying your boss a fancy pen. If you’re feeling like splurging on your superior this holiday season, check out this high-end Meisterstück Classique Ballpoint Pen by Montblanc. If there’s any gift to show your boss you mean business, it’s this one.
Looking for a tool that you think will help your boss be even more productive around the office? Check out this high-tech Rocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook, and allow your boss to experience the timeless feel of pen to paper writing with the digital connectedne♓ss of a tablet.
Got a boss that you should avoid talking to before they’ve had their coffee?🌸 Get chatty with this Amazon-bestsel🐻ling Ember Temperature Control 14-ounce Smart Mug 2, designed to never let its user take a lukewarm sip of coffee ever again.
Head over to Harry & David to pick up one of their delectable gift boxes for your boss this season. Their boxes include everything from pears, cheese and crackers to sweet treats. Not sure of your boss’s address? Ship it to your place or the office and deliver your gift in person.
The Mesa XL combines sleek design with efficient functionality, emitting minimal smoke for a cozy outdoor ambiance. Its portability and clean burning make it a sophisticated gift for a boss who enj💮oys outdoor relaxation.
A curated selectionꦏ offering a unique tasting experience, perfect for a boss who appreciates fine cigars. This set encourages exploration of nuanced flavors and enhances𒈔 their cigar aficionado journey.
The Brooklyn Alarm Clock blends vintage style with modern functionality, featuring a silent sweep movement and a bold design. Its timeless aesthetic and reliable performance make it an ideal gift for a boss’s desk.
This kit comb𓆉ines nostalgia with innovation, allowing one to build and fly a powered balsa wood airplane. Ideal for a boss who values crea🔜tivity, engineering, and a touch of childhood joy.
Crafted for the card game enthusiast, this set embodies sophistication with its premium chips, cards, and sleek case. Perfect for a b🍃oss who enjoys hosting gather💙ings and appreciates elegant gaming accessories.
How’s this for a desk toy? If you boss likes a project, set them up with this gorgeous LEGO Icons Flower Bouquet Set and treat your superior to a handful of flowers that’ll never wilt.
Another gift for the coffee loving-▨bosses out there! This sturdy Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Pour-Over Cone is ideal for a superior who likes to have full control over their pour. Better yet? Pair it with the abo🦂ve to help your boss reach coffee Nirvana.
Would you use the words ‘chic,’ ‘stylish’ or ‘artsy’ to describe your boss? If so, try gifting them this four-pack of Dune Coasters, designed by Areaware. The brand states that they “believe the best design evokes good feelings, and think everyday objects should be as fun as they are functional.” And these coasters prove it!
Got a boss who loves their furry friends as much as life itself? Let them know you’re thinking of them with this fun, cute Multipet Lamb Chop Sqeaky Plush Dog Toy that’s perfect for any home office. Plus, it’s available in three sizes for different dog breeds.
Some bosses like to stay in one place to get their work done. Others can’t help but travel. Aid them in remembering all the places they’ve visited with this Custom Travel Globe, complete with a set of pins to mark their journeys.
Lets face it: some bosses are forgetful. Ever had one that makes it all the way into the office before realizing they forgot their laptop? They’ll be thanking you when you pick them up an Apple AirTag, perfect for keeping track of keys, a purse or whatever else is a part of their everyday commute.
Brighten up your boss’s desk with this gorgeous Ladyfinger Cactus from The Sill, priced down $20 this holiday season. But a warning: careful you don’t lead them into believing you think they’re prickly!
Offices can get chilly, especially around the winter months. As we head deeper into the colder season, let your sweater-addict boss know you’re thinking of them with this Amazon Basics 500-Watt Ceramic Small Personal Space Heater, available for just over $20 on Amazon.
Got a boss who loves games? Grab them this tabletop Klask Board Game for hours of fun at the office. Part air hockey, part ping-pong, this magnetic game is sure to be a hit with bosses and co-workers, and it’ll be a great excuse to take a five-minute break.
If buying your boss a brand-new desk chair is a little outside of your means, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any options to help. This Royal Seat Cushion from Purple (the mattress brand) is a great alternative, promising to make “even hard chairs feel like the comfiest throne.”
As we head into the winter months, there are few tools as valuable as a humidifier. Treat your boss to a winter free from dry skin and chapped lips with this adorable Pure Enrichment MistAire Cloud Humidifier — side note: it’s also an ideal gift for babies.
If your boss is passionate about skincare, you can’t go wrong gifting them the bestselling essentials kit from trusted skincare brand Malin + Goetz, featuring vitamin B5 Body Moisturizer, Peppermint Shampoo, Cilantro Conditioner and more.
It’s time to party! Or, at least, for your boss it is. If you know your superior can’t get enough of entertaining, gift them this Royal Craft Wood Bamboo Cheese Board Gift Set, which includes a beautifully-crafted wood serving tray and charcuterie board.
Ideally, you’re trying to make your boss’s life at work easier at all times. This season you can up the ante by gifting your boss this super-convenient Orionstar Laptop Stand, perfect for the superior that loves a clean, organized desk space.
Have a boss that just loves to jam out? Gift the music-lover in your office this JBL Clip 3 Fiesta Red Portable Bluetooth Speaker, perfect ⭕for listening to music wherever your boss may be: an errand, the beach, etc.
Treat your hungry boss to a brand new set of lunchboxes with this convenient, handsome set of three stackable Bento Boxes from T♔arlini. Not a fan of Japanese food? No worries: just politely inform your boss that you can actually put any sort of cuisine in these.
Another gift for the coffee-lover, this Fellow 12-ounce Carter 🧸Wide Travel Mug is chic, insulated and available in a variety of colors at this price, including Cargo Green (pictured), Matte Black, Matte White and more.
Does your boss have a sweet tooth? (Who doesn’t?) Treat your sweets-loving boss to the ultimate Milk Bar Sampler, featuring fan favorites from the desert chain such as pies, cookies, truffles and more.
Keep your boss hydrated and ready to work when you pick them up the social media sensation that is the Stanley 30-ounce Flow State Quencher Tumbler. It’s super well insulated and includes a reusable straw for easy sipping.
If you know your boss loves a stiff drink (or just a mocktail), we suggest you splurge on this Professional Cocktail Maker from Bartesian, aﷺvailable on Bespoke Post for under $400 this holiday season. All your boss has to do is add their drink of choice and their electronic bartender will have something whipped up right away.
Know that your boss likes to keep active? Let them know you’re thinking of them when you pick them up this Back to Life 24-ounce Shaker Bottle from lululemon. It’s perfect for pre-workout smoothies, post-workout smoothies or smoothies that have nothing to do with a workout at all.
These glasses — shaped like the Rocky Mountains — are perfect if you know your boss loves two things: whiskey and Colorado. Or of course,🐓 you could abstract it. Maybe your boss like mountains and drinking. That still makes this set of four whiskey glasses the perfect gift.
Get your boss this YETI Rambler 14-ounce Stackable Mug and usher in a new era of workplace games. The new one can be called “Is it still hot?” and you play by asking your boss every hour if their drink is still warm. If it’s in the YETI, the answer will be yes.
Does your boss have a bit of an ego problem? We’re just joking. But if they do or if they’re just fans of “The Office,” pick them up this World’s Best Boss Dunder Mifflin Ceramic Rug, available for under $15 this season on Amazon.
Is your boss a s🤡kincare fanatic? Pick them up this teeny, tiny, mini fridg♉e from Cooluli and give them a deskside spot to store their skincare essentials, a can of soda and whatever else they may sneak away.
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