- Many coworkers become a closely knit extended family.Office image by Yvonne Bogdanski from Fotolia.com
Coworkers can seem like extended family members since you spend so much time together. We learn about their families and how they spend their leisure time. Listening to break room chatter and encouraging conversation about their interests will certainly be helpful when the time comes for a gift idea. - Knowing that a coworker enjoys a craft will be helpful when selecting a gift. Someone who enjoys knitting or crocheting is a lover of yarn and patterns. A book of afghan patterns with enough yarn to complete a project will be well received. Consider reading a hobby, especially if he has a favorite author or type of book he reads. Many hobbies have books written about them, such as bird watching, antique collecting or books for the history buff.
- There is a wide range of gifts to choose from for a coworker who enjoys sports and has a favorite team. A ticket to an upcoming game or a less expensive gift of a team jersey will put a smile on his face. Sports-related gifts for the home are also available; team blankets and pillows can be enjoyed while watching a sporting event on TV. An office or cubical wall can hold a pennant. A knit cap with a team logo and a scarf for a cold weather sport will keep her warm and happy. Don't forget the local high school team if she has a child playing on the team.
- Gather your coworkers together and pool your money for one fabulous gift for a coworker. A bobble-head doll could be a hit for either a male or female. According to Gifts.com, these dolls can be customized to resemble the recipient. You can send a headshot along with other details about the recipient's physical appearance, and select the clothing that best represents a hobby (golfer, fisherman or tennis player), or dress the doll in the recipient's favorite sports uniform.
The "decision maker" is something unusual for the desktop that also serves as a conversation piece, and makes an amusing and thoughtful gift. The decision maker will help make the calls when the recipient can't decide: The attractive piece of art has a ball hanging above answers scripted in a small divided circle. You tap the ball to start the movement and wait for the ball to stop above the correct answer. Answers include "Sleep on it" and "Go for it," among others.
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