{"id":25500,"date":"2025-11-25T10:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T15:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.customink.com\/?p=25500"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:43:25","slug":"whatever-you-do-dont-buy-this-holiday-gift-for-your-employees-says-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/whatever-you-do-dont-buy-this-holiday-gift-for-your-employees-says-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Whatever You Do, Don\u2019t Buy This Holiday Gift for Your Employees, Says Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--<p class=\"last-updated\">Last updated on February 20th, 2026 at 10:43 am<\/p>-->\n<p>The holiday rush is upon us and employers are trying to lock in what gifts they&#8217;ll give their employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Custom Ink, we know it&#8217;s a joyful, though stressful, time for managers, who are challenged with finding meaningful gifts that appeal to everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-1240x826.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-860x573.png 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-680x453.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-500x333.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-100x67.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-76x51.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-50x33.png 50w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it right, and you&#8217;re not just checking a box. You&#8217;re showing employees they&#8217;re valued beyond their output. Get it wrong, and that gift gathering dust becomes a missed opportunity to boost loyalty, morale, and a sense of belonging that can ultimately drive retention and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why we conducted a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/new-survey-reveals-what-gifts-employees-really-want-for-the-holidays\/\">Custom Ink Employee Holiday Gift Surve<\/a>y to find out which types of gifts your employees want the most and least. We surveyed over 1,000 employees and managers to uncover the real preferences behind holiday gifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href='https:\/\/www.customink.com\/audience\/business\/employee-gifts' class='eckosc eckosc_button font_alt eckosc_button_size_standard eckosc_button_position_inline' style='background-color:#1e39d2;' target='_blank'' data-color='#1e39d2'>Shop Holiday Gifts for Employees<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>We also asked managers what gifts their company is most likely to give. Turns out, employers have a pretty good sense of what their teams like \u2014 but may be missing an opportunity to do better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap.png 633w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap-500x502.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap-400x402.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap-250x251.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap-200x201.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap-76x76.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CI-Survey-Holiday-Gift-Gap-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at our findings to see what small, strategic shifts can transform your gift giving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ci-key-takeaways\">\n  <h3 class=\"ci-takeaways-title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n  <ul class=\"ci-takeaways-list\">\n    <li><strong>Employers can significantly boost<\/strong> employee loyalty and engagement by selecting holiday gifts based on actual employee preferences rather than generic items.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Employees generally prefer<\/strong> practical gifts like electronics, apparel, or food &#038; drink that they can enjoy both inside and outside the office.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Strategic and thoughtful holiday gifting<\/strong> demonstrates appreciation, enhances morale, and ultimately contributes to better employee retention.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employees\u2019 Least Favorite Holiday Gifts, Ranked&#8211;and What to Get Them Instead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1435\" class=\"wp-image-25529\" style=\"width: 1200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3.jpg\" alt=\"employee holiday gifts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-400x478.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-250x299.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-200x239.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-100x120.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-76x91.jpg 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-50x60.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/stationery\/920\">Stationery<\/a>: 39%<\/strong><br><strong>Swap in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/technology\/188\">Electronics<\/a><\/strong><br>Stationery, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/stationery\/notebooks\/193\">notebooks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/stationery\/sticky-notes\/52\">sticky notes<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/stationery\/calendars-planners\/906\">planners<\/a>, can be super useful in the office and are welcomed by employees day to day.&nbsp;<br>But for holiday gifting, employees often would like something they can enjoy both in and out of the office. <br><br>They told us that they love tech that makes their lives easier. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/technology\/wireless-chargers\/992\">Chargers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/technology\/headphones-earbuds\/190\">ear buds<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/technology\/speakers\/191\">speakers<\/a> are the gifts that get used daily \u2014 powering through Zoom calls, crushing workouts, or simply making the everyday grind a little smoother.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-25532\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG.png\" alt=\"employee gifts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-860x860.png 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-680x680.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-76x76.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2021-07-27_Alternative_Apparel-0032_iybvn9_1000-limit-PNG-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/pens-office-supplies\/8\">Office Products<\/a>: 38%<\/strong><br><strong>Swap in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/apparel\/857\">Apparel<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/pens-office-supplies\/desk-accessories\/959\">desk accessories<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/pens-writing\/521\">pens<\/a> can be awesome \u201cwelcome to the team\u201d swag. For the holidays though, opt for cozy, subtly branded apparel, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/t-shirts\/4\">shirts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/sweatshirts\/hoodies\/71\">hoodies<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/hats\/1\">hats<\/a> that they can wear on and off the clock.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-25530\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-6.jpg\" alt=\"employee holiday gifts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-6.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-6-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-6-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-6-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-6-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-6-76x76.jpg 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-6-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td><td><strong>Plants, Flowers, or Greenery: 35%<\/strong><br><strong>Swap in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/gifts\/food-candy\/493\">Food &amp; Drink Gifts<\/a><\/strong><br>Not everyone has a green thumb. But everyone loves holiday treats. Choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/gifts\/food-candy\/laser-engraved-maple-ridge-farms-savory-sampler-in-wooden-tray\/1634300?PK=1634300\">artisan chocolates<\/a> for teams with a sweet tooth, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/gifts\/food-candy\/laser-engraved-maple-ridge-farms-savory-sampler-in-wooden-tray\/1634300?PK=1634300\">charcuterie kit <\/a>that\u2019s perfect for entertaining, or a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/gifts\/food-candy\/laser-engraved-movie-night-bamboo-charcuterie-board\/1630900?PK=1630900\"> movie night snack board<\/a> for cozy nights in. They&#8217;re shareable, enjoyable, and killing them off is encouraged.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-25531\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-7.jpg\" alt=\"employee holiday gifts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-7.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-7-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-7-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-7-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-7-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-7-76x76.jpg 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/catalog_detail_image_large-7-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td><td><strong>Subscription Gifts: 23%<br>Swap in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/health-personal-care\/576\">Health &amp; Wellness Gifts<\/a><\/strong><br>Monthly subscription boxes sound great in theory, but the deliveries can feel like another thing to manage. Instead, give one-time wellness gifts that make an immediate impact. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/health-personal-care\/all-health-personal-care\/ilive-portable-cordless-massage-gun\/2318000\">massage gun<\/a> for post-workout recovery, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/health-personal-care\/fitness-accessories\/234?fg-product-type%5B%5D=Yoga%20Mats\">yoga mat<\/a> for their home practice, or an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/health-personal-care\/personal-care\/bamboo-aromatic-oil-diffuser\/2376800\">air diffuser<\/a> for creating calm. These are gifts that say &#8220;take care of yourself&#8221; without the ongoing obligation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"595\" class=\"wp-image-25533\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG.png\" alt=\"employee gifts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-768x761.png 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-860x852.png 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-680x674.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-500x496.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-400x396.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-250x248.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-200x198.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-100x99.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-76x75.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-01-04_Transitional_Outerwear05315-EDIT-WORKING-v00_qfu4g9-1000-limit-PNG-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/bags\/15\">Bags<\/a>: 22%<br>Swap in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/jackets\/14\">Outerwear<\/a><\/strong> (The category with the FEWEST votes for worst gift)<br>Some bags, like a high quality technical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/bags\/backpacks\/203\">backpack<\/a> from a trusted brand, are always welcomed, so we\u2019re not saying that bags are on the holiday canceled list.<br><br>But in the spirit of the warm and cozy season, everyone loves outerwear. A quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/jackets\/vests\/72\">vest<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/jackets\/insulated-down-jackets\/186\">jacket<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/jackets\/fleece-jackets-pullovers\/27\">fleece<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/featured-brands\/nike\/431\">Nike<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/featured-brands\/the-north-face\/432\">The North Face<\/a> is a go-to piece that employees reach for all season long.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"418\" class=\"wp-image-25534\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG.png\" alt=\"employee holiday gifts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-768x535.png 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-860x599.png 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-680x474.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-500x349.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-400x279.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-250x174.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-200x139.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-100x70.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-76x53.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2023-09-14_Stanley_Drinkware_Launch-08321-EDIT-WORKING-V00_wz6ojr-1000-limit-PNG-50x35.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/drinkware\/5\">Drinkware<\/a>: 21%<\/strong><br><strong>Swap in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/drinkware\/featured-brands\/1014\">Premium Drinkware<\/a><\/strong><br>Drinkware like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/drinkware\/tumblers\/407\">tumblers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/drinkware\/mugs\/6\">mugs<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/drinkware\/water-bottles\/43\">water bottles<\/a> are universal, easily branded, and even top-of-the-line options don\u2019t cost a fortune.&nbsp;<br><br>With only 1 out of 5 employees rating it least favorite, it\u2019s a solid pick. But if the budget allows, level up to premium brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/drinkware\/all-drinkware\/477?brand%5B%5D=YETI\">Yeti<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/drinkware\/all-drinkware\/477?brand%5B%5D=Stanley\">Stanley<\/a> customized with your logo or other subtle branding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re happy to help find that perfect gift to make your employees&#8217; holidays joyous. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/contact\">Reach out anytime<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href='https:\/\/www.customink.com\/audience\/business\/employee-gifts' class='eckosc eckosc_button font_alt eckosc_button_size_standard eckosc_button_position_inline' style='background-color:#1e39d2;' target='_blank'' data-color='#1e39d2'>Shop Holiday Gifts for Employees<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday rush is upon us and employers are trying to lock in what gifts they&#8217;ll give their employees.&nbsp; At Custom Ink, we know it&#8217;s a joyful, though stressful, time for managers, who are challenged with finding meaningful gifts that appeal to everyone.&nbsp; Get it right, and you&#8217;re not just checking a box. You&#8217;re showing employees they&#8217;re valued beyond their output. Get it wrong, and that gift gathering dust becomes a missed opportunity to boost loyalty, morale, and a sense of belonging that can ultimately drive retention and engagement. That&#8217;s why we conducted a Custom Ink Employee Holiday Gift Survey [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":25492,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1863,1874,1860,1875],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-employees","category-ink-is-more-than-you-think","category-custom-buying-guide","category-surveys"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Whatever You Do, Don\u2019t Buy This Holiday Gift for Your Employees, Says Survey - Custom Ink Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"See how our survey shows a disconnect between what employees want and what employers actually give - and learn what to swap.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/whatever-you-do-dont-buy-this-holiday-gift-for-your-employees-says-survey\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Whatever You Do, Don\u2019t Buy This Holiday Gift for Your Employees, Says Survey - Custom Ink Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"See how our survey shows a disconnect between what employees want and what employers actually give - and learn what to swap.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/whatever-you-do-dont-buy-this-holiday-gift-for-your-employees-says-survey\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Custom Ink Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/customink\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-11-25T15:14:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-20T15:43:25+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2022-10-06_Holiday_Party_Reshoot-1426-EDIT-v01_sw8fav-842x842-1.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"842\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"842\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Custom Ink Staff\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@customink\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@customink\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Custom Ink Staff\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.customink.com\\\/blog\\\/whatever-you-do-dont-buy-this-holiday-gift-for-your-employees-says-survey\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.customink.com\\\/blog\\\/whatever-you-do-dont-buy-this-holiday-gift-for-your-employees-says-survey\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Custom Ink Staff\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.customink.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/9d96350aa6b9b093209b92da2dc0febd\"},\"headline\":\"Whatever You Do, Don\u2019t Buy This Holiday Gift for Your Employees, Says Survey\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-11-25T15:14:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-20T15:43:25+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.customink.com\\\/blog\\\/whatever-you-do-dont-buy-this-holiday-gift-for-your-employees-says-survey\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":738,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.customink.com\\\/blog\\\/whatever-you-do-dont-buy-this-holiday-gift-for-your-employees-says-survey\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.customink.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/11\\\/2022-10-06_Holiday_Party_Reshoot-1426-EDIT-v01_sw8fav-842x842-1.jpeg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Employee Appreciation &amp; 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