Every office is a microcosm of personalities, making the quest for the perfect gifts for coworkers exciting and baffling. You’ve got the snack lover, whose bottomless drawer of treats resembles a mini convenience store, always offering a morsel during that midafternoon slump. There’s the wellness enthusiast, ever zealous to remind us to take a break and stretch. And let’s not forget the Gen Zer, a beacon of pop culture, stocked with podcast recommendations and eager to draw you into their latest binge-worthy obsession.
Even if your team is remote, these quirks show in the little details: Zoom backgrounds that reveal snippets of our personal lives, Slack banter that often teeters the line between productivity and procrastination, and those GIFs we can’t help but overuse. Shopping for a coworker can feel daunting, but you probably know them better than you think.
To help you brainstorm and reflect on some of the characters in your workplace, we’ve rounded up gifts for coworkers that cater to every persona—from the foodie to the tech whiz. Don’t see anything you like? Check out our other gift guides, from travel gifts to gifts for the outdoorsy hiker and backpacker.
Updated December 2024: We’ve added several new items, some from MoMa’s Design Store.