Spring is in full bloom, but the new season has been filled with so much devastation and confusion due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of the many calamitous outcomes has been its catastrophic blow to the global economy. Countless businesses have had to halt all operations for the time being, and others have moved to fully-remote working models to stay afloat. It has been a rough transition for business personnel everywhere.
As a company owner, you might be wondering how to make this overwhelming time easier for your staff members who are working hard to keep your business running smoothly. Why not surprise them with special employee appreciation gifts that will surely brighten up their week? Below is a roundup of some wonderful gifts that will make your employees smile. The gifts can also be ordered online from the comfort of your home office!
Gifts from Wine Insiders
Employees who love sipping on wine after a long workday would go gaga over a 12-Bottle Set from Wine Insiders. With Wine Insiders, you can have exquisite wine safely and conveniently delivered right to their door! Choose the Award-Winning Case ($173.88) that features 12 bottles of Platinum and Gold Medal-winning Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, and more from France, Italy, Spain, and California. Or pick the Treat Yourself Case ($209), which consists of elegant reds, whites, and sparklers (like the Freschello Max Cuvée Rosé).
If you would rather mix and match your own 6-12 bottle set, must-have picks include the 2015 Château Grand Champ Bordeaux Cuvée Vieilles Vignes (a refined red wine with flavor notes of black current, blackberry, and licorice) and 2018 Racine Chardonnay Pays d’Oc (featuring mineral notes and wondrous notes of melon, pear, and yellow apple). Your employees would also love the 2014 Marqués de Plata Reserva Red Blend, a marvelous wine with ripe notes of plum and cherry from the Tempranillo. Even better–you get free shipping when you purchase six or more bottles of wine!
Browse all of the wine gifts at wineinsiders.com.
For the Style-Minded Lady – Trollbeads Twisted Gold Plated Bangle
This gorgeous, glimmering bangle will help her add a pop of stylish pizazz to her everyday wardrobe. Trollbeads is renowned for their lovely handcrafted beads that help the wearer tell their own personal story. Sure to become the prize of her jewelry box, this gorgeous bangle will show off her Trollbeads in sophisticated fashion! Featuring 18kt gold plating, it looks great worn alone or stacked with other bracelets.
Buy now: $237.00 at trollbeads.com.
TouchPoints for Calm
So many people are very anxious right now because of the COVID-19 crisis. Help your employee relieve the stress and anxiety they may be experiencing with this patent-pending neuroscientific wearable device! Using gentle, alternating micro-vibrations called BLAST (bilateral alternating stimulation tactile), TouchPoints devices send out gentle vibrations that alter the body’s natural response to stress and anxiety to restore tranquility in seconds. TouchPoints are twin neuroscientific wearables worn on either side of the body.
Backed by decades of scientific and academic research on bilateral stimulation, TouchPoints wearables significantly reduce stress with use. Voted Best Health Tech by Forbes and Best in Health and Wellness by Digital Trends, TouchPoints for Calm can also reduce body sensations that often accompany stress, such as stomachaches, headaches, and chest tightness. Your employee will love using TouchPoints at night to induce calm and a good night’s sleep, as well as before important client calls and presentations.
Buy now: $159.99 at thetouchpointsolution.com.
The Escape Glass Water Bottle by Escape Water Filters
Help your employee stay hydrated and protect the environment with this water bottle. Made in America of BPA/BPS-free glass and available in stylish colors like Pacific Blue, this 700mL water bottle removes 99.99% of tap water contaminants. Its recyclable Urban Filter will help save over 550 plastic water bottles from ending up in landfills! The bottle’s glass is also easily recyclable, free of heavy metals, and it won’t impart flavor or taste into the water. The caps and straws are also BPA / BPS-free and phthalate-free polypropylene.
Buy now: $39.95 at epicwaterfilters.com.
TRUFF Hot Sauce
This is the ultimate gift for the foodie on your team. Featuring the perfect fusion of ripe red chili peppers and black truffle oil from Northern Italy, TRUFF Hot Sauce will jazz up roasted vegetables, risotto, pastas, seafood, chicken… virtually any dish. It is also made with organic agave nectar from Jalisco, Mexico, and organic cumin. The recipient will love spicing up all of their meals with this unique, tasty hot sauce.
Buy now: $17.98 at truffhotsauce.com.
JBL Pulse 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
This is the perfect gift for the music fanatic! Featuring a riveting, high-resolution, 360-degree LED lightshow, the JBL Pulse 4 portable Bluetooth speaker is fantastic for at-home dance parties with the family. Its powerful and ingenious 360-degree speaker delivers JBL’s powerful signature sound in every direction. Even better–Pulse 4 is also IPX7 waterproof (up to three feet deep) and delivers up to 12 hours of party time on a single charge.
The JBL Pulse 4 can also pair with another JBL PartyBoost-compatible speaker to really amp up the fun! Users can also connect their LED light show with other nearby Pulse 4’s, as all they have to do is hold their speaker nearby and shake it to sync it up. Available in black or white, the JBL Pulse 4 is also great for at-home workouts and making spring cleaning more exciting. It will surely help cure the quarantine blues.
Buy now: $199.95 at jbl.com.
Nest x Yale Lock
Featuring Nest’s first-rate Nest Connect home technology, this gift will keep your employee safe from potential intruders and prevent disruptions while they work from home. They will love how the secure, tamper-proof deadbolt lock is keyless and can be locked and unlocked from anywhere via the Nest app. There is no need to worry over keys getting lost, stolen, or copied again, as the door can be locked with just one touch on the touchscreen keypad. The Nest x Yale Lock also works with Google Assistant to lock your door and more.
Using the app, your team member can also create unique passcodes for family members and receive alerts when they enter and leave. The app works with Nest Secure Alarm System (unlock the door and the alarm automatically disarms). The Nest x Yale Lock will also remind your employee if they forgot to lock their door! Other features include mobile alerts, custom lock schedules, auto relock, and low battery alerts. The app also allows the user to check access history. The lock is easy to install on a standard door in just minutes and is available in Satin Nickel, Oil-Rubbed Bronze, and Polished Brass.
Buy now: $279.00 at shopyalehome.com.
