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Go Beyond Employee Appreciation Gifts This Holiday Season


The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s a great time to show your employees how much you appreciate the hard work they’ve put in throughout the year. Finding the right gift for anyone can be tricky, but finding the right gifts for a group of people can be even more daunting! Fortunately, Custom Ink makes it easy to find the perfect custom gifts for all your employees and create a unique promotional product that will spread brand awareness. And these custom gifts can be so much more than just employee appreciation gifts or corporate gifts: they can also increase feelings of belonging and community within your business. Read on to find great ideas on how to show your employees some love this holiday season. 

Custom Apparel to Show You Care

A gray New Era Heritage Blend Long Sleeve t-shirt with a green and white design that says, "Team work makes the dream work" and "D&R Tech 20xx" is an example of a great employee appreciation gift around the holidays.Custom t-shirts are our bread and butter here at Custom Ink, and they make excellent custom gifts for a group. The casual look and unisex styles make this a great option when buying for many people because the look is so versatile. If it’s not exactly t-shirt weather where you are, we also offer comfortable long sleeve t-shirts, such as the New Era Heritage Blend Long Sleeve T-shirt and the Allmade Tri-Blend Long Sleeve T-shirt. Or maybe a custom hoodie would be a better fit. The Bella + Canvas Ultra Soft Pullover Hoodie is a customer favorite and looks great on everyone with its relaxed fit. A company logo along with an inspiring message on these custom t-shirts and hoodies look great all year long. Check out our business templates to see how your custom logo design can pair with a cheerful, appreciative message to your group.  

Promotional Presents for Practical Employees

Promotional products are an excellent way to boost your business and show appreciation forA great option for a promo product is the Arctic Zone 32 oz. Titan Thermal HP Copper Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle in Navy. The example text says "Company name here." your team. We have a wide selection of promo products available that are sure to entice everyone. Custom mugs and water bottles, in particular, are thoughtful custom gifts and make for excellent promo products. The Arctic Zone 32 oz. Titan Thermal HP Copper Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle is an exceptional option for good ol’ fashioned water and the 14 oz. Urban Peak Summit Vacuum Insulated Camper Mug is essential for hot beverages in the colder months. Other popular picks are custom notebooks, such as the JournalBooks ® Pedova Large Bound Notebook, and custom pens, like the Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen. Aside from increasing brand awareness, custom gifts like these can show your employees that you are actively invested in them and grateful for their work.  

Premium Presents for Exceptional Work

A premium present sure to impress, The North Face ThermoBall Trekker Jacket in grey has an embroidered example of "Your Game Co." on the right chest and the embroidered logo for The North Face on the left.Custom Ink also offers a selection of premium and high-quality brands that your employees are sure to love and recognize with your custom design. One product that is becoming more and more popular is the JBL Clip 4 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker. A speaker is such a fun and unique custom gift that will be sure to impress your team, especially featuring your custom design. Another fantastic premium option is The North Face ThermoBall Trekker Jacket. A great choice for those living in exceptionally cold winter weather, this jacket is high-quality, sleek, and made-to-last. Your custom design will also be elevated with an embroidery decoration method, which gives a high-end look.   

Spread Some Holiday Cheer 

If you would like to give custom gifts to celebrate specific holidays, we have designA Carhartt Watch Beanie 2.0 would be a great holiday gift for employees. You can add text for a specific holiday, such as Hanukkah. This design says "Challah at your boy." templates for Christmas gifts for employees, as well as gifts for Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa that can be added to many of our custom gear options. For employees who celebrate Christmas, a custom ornament, such as the Shatterproof Ball Ornament and the Full Color Round Ceramic Ornament, can bring some cheer to their season. A beanie or hat is another fun and functional holiday gift, like the Nike Team Cuff Beanie and the Carhartt Watch Beanie 2.0, which also come with custom embroidery and can include an array of designs that recognize individual cultures and heritages. Include a design template, and you will be sure to brighten your team’s holidays and increase their feelings of belonging and company pride. 

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year to not only show your employees some love and appreciation but also increase brand awareness and deepen your company’s culture. Fortunately, Custom Ink makes it easy to do both! 


Stephanie Self loves to tell stories and expose new perspectives through writing. When she's not typing on a laptop or buried in a book, she loves watching horror movies and pro wrestling, playing video games, and snuggling with her cat, CleoCatra. Lest you should think she never sees the light of day, she also spends time practicing hot yoga, hiking, and traveling.

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