The Best Gifts for Coworkers
The best gifts for coworkers are small, useful things that make the workday a little better: an engraved pen set, a funny desk calendar or a box of shower steamers for after work. Most Mesmos coworker gifts cost under $30 and arrive in a gift box, so they are ready to hand over.
Coworker Pen Set
For the work friend who makes the day better. Three engraved metal ballpoint pens read "Fun At Work, Thanks To You", "Work Hard, Play Hard" and "Coffee And Collaboration", and arrive in a pastel pink gift box with a handwritten style card. Priced under $25.
Appreciation Pen Set
A simple thank you for a teammate who went the extra mile. The three engraved pens read "You Are Amazing", "You Are Appreciated" and "You Are Awesome" and write in German made black ink. Priced under $25, with a lifetime replacement warranty.
Funny Pen Set
For the coworker who does not take the workday too seriously. The pens read "Busy Looking Busy", "Can't Adult Today" and "I'm A Work In Progress", in a pastel pink gift box. Priced under $25.
Coworker Survival Shower Steamers 12 Pack
Twelve extra strength shower steamers in six scents: coconut, citrus, grapefruit, lemongrass, vanilla and eucalyptus menthol. Each one scents the shower for about 5 minutes, which makes it a good end of the workday gift for a colleague, boss or employee. Priced under $30, in a gift ready box.
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Funny Wisecracks and Wisdom Calendar
A perpetual desk calendar with 366 wisecracks, witty quotes and affirmations, one for every day of the year. No years are printed, so it works year after year on any desk. Priced under $25, in a gift box.
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Farewell Pen Set
For a coworker who is moving on. The engraved pens read "Thanks For Everything", "You Will Be Missed" and "Cheers To A New Chapter", with a handwritten style card in the box. Priced under $25.
Plant Lovers Webcam Covers
Six sliding webcam covers printed with indoor plants like monstera and snake plant, for a teammate on video calls all day. They are ultra thin, so a laptop still closes, and stick on with removable 3M tape. Priced under $10.
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Workday Joy Bundle
One pack of Cat Lovers Webcam Covers and one pack of Plant Lovers Webcam Covers, for a small gift that still feels thoughtful. Good for a whole team or a remote coworker. Priced under $15.
The Coworker Pick Me Up Set
A three item desk bundle: the Funny Wisecracks and Wisdom Calendar, the Coworker Pen Set and a pack of Plant Lovers Webcam Covers. A bigger thank you for a work bestie, a work anniversary or a farewell. Priced under $50, in gift ready packaging.
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How to choose
Start with the budget. For a team gift or office swap, a pen set, calendar or steamer pack keeps you under $30. Webcam covers work when you want something under $15.
Then match the person. Pick the Coworker or Appreciation pens for a sincere thank you, the Funny pens or the Wisecracks calendar for the office joker, the Farewell pens for someone leaving, and shower steamers for the colleague who needs a break after a long week.
If you are buying for several people, the pen sets and steamer packs share the same price point, so everyone gets something similar without looking identical.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a coworker under $30?
An engraved Mesmos pen set, the Funny Wisecracks and Wisdom Calendar or a 12 pack of shower steamers all sit under $30 and arrive gift boxed.
What can I give a coworker who is leaving?
The Farewell Pen Set is made for it: three pens engraved "Thanks For Everything", "You Will Be Missed" and "Cheers To A New Chapter". For a bigger goodbye, the Coworker Pick Me Up Set adds a calendar and webcam covers.
Are these gifts ready to give?
Yes. The pen sets come in a gift box with a handwritten style card, the calendar comes in a gift box and the steamers come in a gift ready box, so there is nothing to wrap.
What if my coworker does not love it?
The engraved pen sets carry a lifetime replacement warranty, and the Coworker Survival steamers come with a full refund if the first steamer does not make the day better. Each product page lists its exact terms.
For office gift swaps and Secret Santa
Most picks in this guide fit a typical Secret Santa or office gift exchange budget of under $30, and they arrive gift boxed, which helps when the swap is tomorrow morning.
