Coworker-Approved: Holiday Gifts for the People You Slack All Day

Milk Bar’s Cookie Classics Tin is a crowd‑pleaser for team snack time, arriving gift‑ready in a reusable tin with three favorite flavors. In our testing, the individually wrapped pairs stayed fresh and made sharing around the office painless—no crumbs on keyboards. The price is on the higher side for a 12‑count, and some folks find the mass‑produced cookies a bit sweeter than bakery versions. Also note the common allergens (wheat, eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts) before sending to a mixed group.

For coworkers who live on hydration goals, the 40‑oz Stanley Quencher H2.0 impressed us with long‑lasting temperature retention and an easy, comfort‑grip handle that makes a big bottle manageable. In our experience, the dishwasher‑safe body is clutch for daily use, whether it’s iced water on a marathon meeting day or hot tea through a frigid commute. Just remember it’s not leakproof—the straw and lid can drip when tipped—and a full cup feels heavy; finish chipping can happen with rough use, but at $45 it’s a crowd‑pleasing, practical gift.

As an office showstopper, Levain’s Cookie Tin Gift Set delivers that famous thick‑and‑gooey center with a crisp edge that coworkers rave about. We found the branded tin feels special right out of the box, and the broad flavor lineup—including seasonal and vegan/gluten‑free options—makes it easy to match everyone’s tastes. Just know these cookies are huge and rich, so sharing is encouraged. They’re pricier than standard cookie gifts, and nationwide shipping can occasionally soften textures by the time they arrive.

Upgrade a coworker’s setup with the Mosen Merino Wool Desk Pad, which gave our desks a luxe, textured look and a bit of acoustic dampening while keeping things sustainably stylish. Made in the USA from Oeko‑Tex dyed merino wool, it comes in multiple sizes and colors to fit anything from a compact hot‑desk to a full‑spread home office. Our experience shows it can slide on certain surfaces without backing, mouse tracking may feel slower on felt, and sensitive skin could find the texture prickly—consider a grippy mat underneath.

If your coworker’s desk is a cable jungle, the Orbitkey Desk Mat brings instant calm. During our review, the magnetic cable holder kept chargers in place, while the vegan leather surface wiped clean and the built‑in toolbar corralled notes and accessories. It can slide on super‑smooth desks and arrives rolled, so give it a day or two to flatten—or add a grippy underlay. The price is higher than basic mats, but the organization payoff felt worth it to us.

Need a simple upgrade for better Zoom framing? In our testing, the Twelve South Curve SE lifts your laptop camera to eye level, improving posture and making you look more professional on calls. The silicone‑lined arms keep machines secure and scuff‑free, and its three‑piece construction makes it a more budget‑friendly take on the original Curve. Just note it’s best paired with an external keyboard, isn’t meant for frequent disassembly, and takes up a bit of desk space.

If your favorite teammate is always on camera, the Logitech Litra Glow helped us look more natural on video with easy, adjustable brightness and color temperature—tweakable on‑device or through Logitech G HUB. The compact light clips to most monitors, and the adjustable mount makes setup tool‑free, so it travels easily between conference rooms and home. It costs more than basic clip‑on lights, the concentrated beam can cause eye fatigue over long sessions, and the clip isn’t secure on every bezel—but as a $49.99 gift, it’s polished and practical.

For the coworker hopping between standups and 1:1s, Anker’s PowerConf C200 delivered crisp 2K video and a handy adjustable field of view (65°, 78°, 95°) in our testing. We liked the built-in privacy shutter for instant camera-off, but the no-swivel design means nudging the mount to reframe, and dim rooms can look grainier than pricier models. If they don’t need HDR, auto-framing, or 60fps, the $49.99 price makes this a smart, Slack-ready upgrade that keeps meetings professional without overcomplicating their desk setup.

We’ve gifted the ComfiLife Gel Enhanced Seat Cushion to desk‑bound teammates, and many reported real relief for tailbone and lower‑back discomfort after long sits. During our review, the non‑slip bottom kept it stable, the cover zipped off for machine washing, and the built‑in handle made it easy to move between home and office. It can feel firm at first—especially in cold rooms—and some users say the foam compresses over time; it also runs narrow, so wider seats may not be fully covered, but at $60.99 it’s a thoughtful ergonomic pick.

We found the Everlasting Comfort Adjustable Cloud Foot Rest a welcome under‑desk upgrade, with premium memory foam that molds to your feet for cushioned support during long Slack marathons. Flipping it gives a gentle rocking option, and the detachable base’s pressure‑point nodes add relief when you’ve been stuck in back‑to‑backs. Just note the foam can feel firmer than expected and the size looks larger in photos; the bottom also picks up floor grime, so a mat or occasional wipe helps—still, at $60.69, it’s a comforting, thoughtful gift.

This little Anker 30W GaN charger is the kind of practical gift coworkers actually use. In our testing, it fast‑charged iPhones reliably with PD 3.0, PPS, and PowerIQ 3.0 support, and the foldable prongs make it pocket‑friendly for travel or hot‑desk life. The tradeoff is a single USB‑C port and no cable in the box, so bring your own. It can feel warm under sustained 30W loads, but for the price, we found the performance and size hard to beat.

For the coworker who’s always misplacing keys, AirTag is a small but mighty helper. During our review, ultra wideband on supported iPhones made finding a lost item feel like turn‑by‑turn directions, and Apple’s Find My network kept location updates flowing even in busy offices or airports. The user‑replaceable CR2032 battery lasts about a year, but you’ll likely need a holder since there’s no built‑in attachment point. We also found the metal scuffs easily and advise discussing Apple’s anti‑stalking safeguards before gifting.

Give the teammate who loves automations a practical upgrade: TP‑Link’s EP25 two‑pack adds real‑time energy monitoring and works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant in our testing. We found the compact design doesn’t hog outlets, making it ideal for desk lamps, fans, or coffee warmers without blocking the neighboring socket. Setup can be finicky—especially pairing with HomeKit, which may require Bluetooth—and some users report reconnecting issues after network changes, plus mixed warranty support, but at $24.51 for two, the convenience and energy insights still make a thoughtful, budget-friendly gift.

Coffee people on endless Zooms will appreciate the Fellow Carter Move Mug. In our testing, the inner ceramic coating kept flavors clean with zero metallic aftertaste, and the slim profile fits most car cup holders for commute days. It keeps drinks hot for hours, though we found the 360‑degree sip lid can leak if it’s not perfectly upright. Some users notice a gasket smell at first—our experience shows a thorough wash and occasional gasket replacement keeps it fresh and drip‑free.

For the coffee‑obsessed teammate, the AeroPress Clear lets you watch the brew bloom through crystal‑clear, shatterproof Tritan, and it still turns out that signature smooth, grit‑free cup in our testing. It’s dishwasher‑safe for easy cleanup at the office, though the clear model costs more than the standard version and has a smaller capacity that won’t satisfy friends who want bigger single‑serves. There’s a learning curve, and we’ve seen stiffness with the plunger, but once dialed in it’s a thoughtful, conversation‑starting gift at $49.95 for better breaks between calls.

For the colleague who snacks at their keyboard, the OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe proved a tidy lifesaver in our testing, stashing easily in a laptop bag or desk drawer. The retractable brush reaches tight crevices to sweep away crumbs, while the microfiber pad clears dust and light smudges without liquid. It won’t tackle stubborn fingerprints or oily marks without a separate spray, and the soft bristles struggle with full‑size or heavily soiled keyboards; the pad also needs frequent spot cleaning—but at $14.99, it’s an easy, useful stocking stuffer.

For the coworker who’s always jotting ideas between meetings, Field Notes’ Original Kraft Graph 3‑Pack slips easily into a pocket while feeling tougher than its size suggests. During our review, the durable kraft covers and rugged three‑staple binding held up in backpacks, and the paper played nicely with gel and ballpoint pens without heavy bleed‑through. They’re not fountain‑pen friendly, and with just 48 pages at 3.5 × 5.5 inches, bigger sketches or extended notes can feel cramped, but at $12.95 they make a thoughtful, low‑stakes gift for everyday capture.