The office Secret Santa is a time-honoured tradition in many workplaces, but how do you find Christmas gifts they’ll love even if you don’t know your colleague all that well? We’ve rounded up a range of interesting, fun and practical gift ideas to help you up your Secret Santa game this year. And better yet, they’re all under $25.
Christmas Gifts for the Office Note-Taker
Research shows writing down your notes, as opposed to only typing, can help you remember information more readily, so help your colleagues keep track of projects with a fresh notebook for the new year. If they love to write in large, loopy script, this three-pack of lined ones will mean they won’t run out of room for a long time. For film buffs, choose between this Star Wars notebook that helps them embrace their dark side or this Disney’s Frozen one that helps them unleash their inner child. Both of these notebooks feature a code lock so no prying eyes can read top-secret information – and there are even matching mugs for their desk, too!
What to Try
- Otto Eclectic A5 Notebook 64 Pages 3 Pack
- Star Wars A5 Lockable Notebook 160 Pages © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Star Wars Mug © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Disney Frozen Olaf Mug © Disney.
- Disney Frozen A5 Lockable Notebook 160 Pages © Disney.
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Christmas Gifts for the Super-Organised Colleague
Every office has one: that team member who has a spare charger, never runs late and knows exactly when the next deadline is. Support their strengths with a Secret Santa gift that will help them keep their workspace neat and tidy and their mind on task. This retractable USB-C cable tucks up neatly into its case to pop in their pocket or backpack for the commute and features two extending cords that slot into a USB-C port, making it a winner for charging phones or connecting keyboards that have run out of charge. This handy headphone stand will keep their desk even more organised as their over-ear headphones fit snugly on the top of the stylish cream stand (there’s even a matching pen cup), and this flippable weekly desk calendar is perfect for planning tasks, jotting down reminders or keeping track of daily goals.
What to Try
- Otto On The Go USB-C Retractable Cable Green
- Otto Eclectic Headphone Stand
- Otto Eclectic Desk Calendar
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Christmas Gifts for the Young-at-Heart Colleague
Sometimes we all need to take a break from the computer and spend a few minutes recharging our brains with a fun activity. This giant stress ball could be just the ticket; its jumbo size means they can squeeze, stretch and twist to their heart’s content and it can help release hand cramps from too many hours spent typing, too. Or, if they love a game of one-on-one on the weekend, they can practice their basketball skills with this mini desktop basketball game. It folds up to transport seamlessly between their desk and the lunchroom table and is a perfect distraction from email overload. If card games are more their speed, this set of personalised playing cards is something they can keep in their desk drawer and take home on the weekends. Make it extra special by personalising the backs of each card with a fun design or photo of their pet.
And if they spend a lot of time daydreaming about their next holiday, encourage them to take their annual leave by wrapping up this avocado-shaped luggage tag. They can simply snap it onto a suitcase or backpack and hit the road!
What to Try
- Giant Stress Ball
- J.Burrows Novelty Luggage Tag
- Desktop Mini Basketball Game
- Personalised Playing Cards
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Christmas Gifts to Update Their Desk
Add a little style to their workday with desk accessories that add a touch of personality to an otherwise ordinary space. Personalise a mug with their favourite photo, in-joke or meme and set them up for a tea time that makes them smile every afternoon. This ribbed-edge pen cup has a classic vibe and is large enough to fit all manner of pens, highlighters and markers. Complement its neutral tones with a notebook that stands out – the pink, green and purple striped pattern of this Keji notebook will keep it from ever getting left behind in a meeting room again.
What to Try
Hot Tip: Personalised items ordered from Officeworks Print + Create require seven to 10 business days for printing. Express same-day photo gift printing is available at selected stores. Same-day photo gift orders must be placed in-store at the photo kiosk.
