50 Gifts That'll Impress Your Boss

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When you hit a certain age, you realize that there are quite a lot of people in your life you need to get gifts for. Your parents, sure, sister, brother, partner, are the usuals. But now there's your coworkers, personal trainer, live-in super, and perhaps the most daunting—your boss.

Buying a gift for your boss comes down to tact: Can you choose something that doesn't feel like ass-kissery, but is still kind of ass-kissery? Can you walk the line between an outright bribe and a thoughtful present? Here's a few general rules of thumb for across-the-board professional gift giving. Don't go too intimate or too over the top. You can't go wrong with something classic like a candle (a good one) or a nice bottle of wine. Anything they can use at the office is welcome, for sure. If all else fails, never discount the power of a coffee-related gift for your caffeine-hounding boss.

Impress the person at the top of the food chain, and your next raise gets that much closer. With that in mind, these are the best 50 gifts to get your boss this year. Get to work. But like actually though.

Mini Fridge

Accessorize their desk space with a mini unit that both heats and cools beverages or food.

Work Folio A5

With their busy schedule, how often do you think your boss tidies up their desk, and by extension, mind? This folio will help them organize documents, phones, earbuds, charging cables, and thoughts.

'The Office' World's Best Boss Mug

An oldie but a goodie, from the desk of one world's best boss to another's.

Rambler Mug

They can sip hot coffee from this every morning. They can also take it with them on weekend trips, when the last thing they want to be thinking about is the office.

The Rockies Whiskey Glasses

Besides outshining all other glassware, these are designed to enhance the taste and smell of whiskey to its absolute pinnacle. Perfect for the boss who knows their way around a 5 p.m. tumbler of scotch.

Renown Crew Neck Pullover

A cozy crewneck is perfect for the next Casual Fridays. Or, even better, maybe it will help to inspire more of them.

Enigma

This special edition bottle of whiskey is sure to impress them. They needs something to go with those new glasses you just got them.

Acrylic Chess Set

They need a chess board as classy as them. Jonathan Adler's acrylic set should do.

Sauvage Elixir

Give them a fragrance that they won't be able to turn down. Dior's Sauvage is a staple for a reason.

Snack Attack Minis Almond Variety Pack

There's nothing like a good ole snack stash at the office. These mini almonds are the perfect contribution.

Gift Card

Sure, they can use it to get to work, but they can also use it to treat themselves to some bomb ass order in when they come home after a long day.

Bully Sneakers

They're not just a regular boss. They're a cool boss. These recently dropped sneakers are the hottest on the block at the moment.

Search Backpack

If you really love your boss, get them something Tumi. It's the epitome of professional luxury.

Square One Mini Keg

On the other hand, maybe they just wants to relive their college days a little bit. Can't blame them.

Mulberry Silk Bundle

Once you start sleeping on a silk pillowcase, you can never go back. And the eye mask is an added bonus.

Soho Weekly Agenda

Smythson's office are some of the most sophisticated ones out there. Get them organized in the poshest of ways.

Personalized LP Record

For the music-loving boss, this personalized record will give them all the throwback feels.

Dart Board Cabinet Set

Whether they keep this in the office or at home, they can work on their target practice all day long. It's time to take up a new hobby.

Gift Set

So they're a little old fashion. This pocket holder and ballpoint pen duo celebrates that.

19th Hole Cocktail Stirrers

They loves their golf. Enough said.

Back to Life Shaker Bottle

There's not a day that goes by where they don't hit the gym before making it into the office. Thus, they needs a shaker bottle to keep them fueled.

Professional Cocktail Maker

After a strenuous day at the office, they can come home to a professionally-made cocktail. Life is good.

Classic Weatherproof Umbrella

This is a very good umbrella—so good your boss will make sure it never ends up in the building's lost and found. It'll make the trek from the parking lot or train station to the office much dryer.

Compact Utensil Set

Get the boss a portable gift like a foldable utensil set that they can store in the office for lunch breaks.

'The Times' Crossword Subscription

Sign them up for The Times crossword subscription, so they can take their mind off the work stress and refocus it elsewhere.

Good Boy Dark Roast

For the boss who hates cheap, low-quality coffee, this dark roast coffee will give them barista-quality caffeine at home or the office, so they’ll have one less thing to worry about.

Instant 100% Columbian Coffee

Most instant coffee is terrible. This kind isn't. And it's an inexpensive way to impress the boss.

Desk Tray

Carefully constructed from solid cork and aluminum in Portland, this desk tray not only cleans up a workspace, it elevates its design. (Even if that workspace is a folding table stuffed into the corner of the living room.)

2022 Daily Planner

Hey, just because it isn't wildly creative, doesn't mean it isn't incredibly useful. And Moleskine is classic.

'New World Sourdough'

This book will get them a hell of a lot further than googling "how to do sourdough" when the winter doldrums set in.

NO. 10 Cast Iron Skillet

This cast iron skillet is a beauty. And it'll last your boss through promotions, demotions, job switches, career achievements, and well into retirement. That's how good it is.

Studio Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds

Excellent new noise-cancelling earbuds, for their consecutive Zoom meetings and the workout at the gym right afterwards.

'Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization'

A book of bold ideas written by one of the most eminent sports coaches in history. From one thought leader to another.

Heritage Automatic Stainless Steel Watch

A boss only looks like a boss when they wear a good watch to work. This timepiece is stylish, functional, and premium enough to make a statement. A good choice if you want to get them something on the higher-end.

Faux Orchids in Planter

Chip in with your coworkers and beautify your boss's desk. Fun fact, Williams Sonoma has a brilliant selection of faux plants, if you are into that and can't keep real plants alive (ahem, me).

'Jungalow: Decorate Wild: The Life and Style Guide'

Help your busy boss rethink their home style. They’re definitely too preoccupied to do it without a nudge, and this book will give them the right ideas.

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

There is perhaps no gift more foolproof than a nice bottle of wine. Don't know a nice wine from a mediocre one? Trust us when we say this Silver Oak bottle is a nice wine.

Candle Discovery Set

Fancy-pants Le Labo candles will ensure your boss lives among the most luxurious of scents for the foreseeable future.

Tequila Reposado

If they're a tequila person, you can get them a premium Reposado for the ultimate smoothness, or for their favorite cocktail recipe.

TechLoom Velvet Slides

Yes, APL makes velvet slides and yes, you need matching pairs with your boss. Sorry, not sorry.

Carter Move Travel Mug

This vacuum-insulated stainless steel mug keeps warm drinks from cooling off during long meetings and on their morning commute.

Curve

Twelve South's desk accessories are an easy way to improve any desk set-up.

Cocktail Gift Set

For the Casamigos-loving boss, a cocktail set for easy an easy margarita or blackberry basil cocktail.

Nesting Trays

These little nesting trays are great for keeping desks (and any other surfaces) neat and tidy.

Pour Over Kit

Give the boss who's permanently stressed this endlessly cool slow brewer. It'll help them steal a few moments every day to carefully make their coffee or tea, and to take a beat to drink it.

2023 Neutral Mantra Box

These non-slip grip socks have inspirational messages, channeling that positivity from the boss's toes straight to the office.

Zeke Curb Chain Bracelet

Some chic bling for the boss.

Duffel Bag

A solid gym bag to replace that bank-branded duffle that's starting to fray at the ends.

Handmade Ceramic Catch-All Cap

A ceramic cap that, like it's name, truly is a catch-all gift. Prop it on the boss's desk, maybe toss in some keys, an apple, your promotion letter...the options are endless.

Salted Raspberry and Chamomile Non-Alcoholic Wine

This non-alcoholic sparkling wine is perfect for the boss that is laying off the drinks. Dry January approved.

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