The chances are that someone on your Christmas gift list works from home. So this year, rather than reaching for the nearest pair of socks or bottle of aftershave, why not give them a practical gift they will actually use, and which will help them to do their remote job a little more easily?
While you may not have previously considered getting gifts like this, you may find that the recipient really appreciates them, and gets more use out of them for longer than you would have thought.
Equally, if you’re an employer which hires remote workers, these kinds of gifts at this time of year can help staff to feel valued.
Here are some possible home office gift ideas:
- Pens and paper
OK, these items may not sound that exciting on the face of it. But anyone based in a home office needs these things, and would otherwise have to buy them themselves. What’s more, new stationery can be motivating and energising as we head into a new year.
Even something like a set of highlighters can make a great (and practical!) stocking filler, or if they’re serious about handwriting, they’ll love a fountain pen. Clearly you’ll also find a decent line-up of ballpoint and rollerball pens on the market, and at different prices, so the recipient can take notes in style.
Equally, who doesn’t love starting a fresh notebook to record a meeting, jot down ideas, plan a new project or anything else? Again, there are loads to choose from, at varying prices and in different sizes.
- Help them get organised
Some sturdy storage boxes could make a far better festive gift than you might think, especially if space at the home office in question is at a premium. And it will solve the problem of the recipient scrabbling around in a pile of paperwork for that all-important document.
The same goes for files and binders and other smart-looking desktop accessories, from letter racks and trays to lamps, racks, mouse mats and wrist rests. It may well be that the person you’re giving to simply hasn’t got around to equipping themselves with these things – indeed, they may not even realise they need them!
- Diaries and calendars
Finally, a diary always makes a cracking gift. And, in fact, an old-school paper version helps keep track of tasks to do and plan the year ahead, so it’s a key tool for long and short-term goal planning. The same goes for calendars.
Home office Christmas gifts from Octopus
At Octopus Office, we’re one of the north-west’s most trusted workplace supply firms. We deliver across our area, encompassing Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire, from our base in Stockport. Order online and collect your stuff yourself, or we can do local same-day deliveries, or use our network of trusted couriers for prompt shipping all over the UK.
We have all of the items listed above in stock, plus a lot more besides.
Call a member of the friendly team on 0161 429 8118 if you can’t find what you need – or if you have any questions about any of our products.