8 Great Gifts For Remote Employees

If you’re looking for out-of-this-world gifts for remote employees, don’t fret! At PerkUp, we know all about grand gifting.

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Here’s our ultimate guide to fantastic gifts for remote employees. No matter where they are, they’ll appreciate these gifts!

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The 8 Best Gifts For Remote Employees!

Just like your business is unique, so too is every employee in it. 

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That’s why we’ve decided to choose 8 completely diverse remote employee gifts. Each gift is suited to various personalities and we’re confident you’ll find something here for every member on your remote team!

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1. Amazon Echo ($50)

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Suppose you want to show your exceptionally driven employee how much the company cares about them and their contributions, while also gifting a product that can be implemented into their daily life. 

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In that case, the Amazon Echo is the perfect gift for your remote employees! 

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One of Amazon’s most popular smart speakers, the Echo is great for those that live their lives with a different soundtrack everyday and who also enjoy technology easing their everyday, mundane tasks around the house. With high quality sound and balanced bass to make any type of music an enjoyable experience, and built-in Alexa to provide assistance wherever she can, your employees will definitely appreciate the Amazon Echo as a gift!

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Not only will you be providing a product that will enhance your employee’s home set up and also upgrade their speaker system, you will also be showing them how deeply the company cares about their remote lifestyle and ensuring they feel fulfilled while working from home. 

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Perfect For:

• Employees with a passion/love for music. 

• Anyone that enjoys technology as an assistance tool in the everyday.

• Remote employees who spend the majority of their time in the house.

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What We Love:

• Available voice control for any entertainment - you can stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM, and more w and also enjoy music, audiobooks, and podcasts playing throughout your home with multi-room music. 

• Alexa being readily available for various uses - you can ask Alexa to tell you a joke, play music, answer questions, play the news, check the weather, set alarms, and more.

• Mode for Start Routines with motion - you can turn on compatible lights, play your Flash Briefing, or turn on the coffee maker when you walk into the room.‍

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2. White Blooming Planter Basket by Bloomex ($70)

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Flowers and plants are one of the most convenient ways to send gifts to remote employees. They allow for easy ordering and delivery, especially if employees are in different locations, and are always a great surprise for the recipient. 

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This specific arrangement comes with 2 different varieties of beautiful white blooming plants and 1 variety of assorted tropical plants. This arrangement also sits in a wonderful planter basket that the recipient can keep for as long as they’d like! 

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These flowers are a great way to show the company’s appreciation for their team, to say “thank you for your hardwork” to any deserving employee and to simply reward your people for pushing the organization’s success forward on a daily basis. 

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Perfect For:

• Anyone that appreciates taking care of flowers/plants.

• Team-building and boosting employee morale.

• Sending gifts to remote employees in different locations 

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What We Love:

• Bloomex offers next day delivery on regular orders.

• The variety of plants in the floral assortment. Recipients will receive a piece that is truly unique.

• The multi-use planter basket that the flowers arrive in.
  

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3. Branded Water Bottle + Swag Items ($20-$100)

The remote lifestyle means that companies and their teams do not enjoy the added connection of being physically around each other on a daily basis. It has been proven that working away from the office can make gaining a sense of loyalty to the organization a difficult task to accomplish as well, so why not promote your company’s culture through gifted Swag for the entire team? 

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Company Swag is a great way to foster positive connections between the company and its employees and also promotes company loyalty especially for those in a distant, virtual work environment. It can be easy to feel disconnected from your organization’s values and purpose when you work from home for a long period of time, and by offering a piece of the company to your team, you can let them feel closer to their position and the company they work for. 

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A branded water bottle is a great gift, especially for remote employees. It comes into everyday use and will be incorporated into your team’s daily lifestyle immediately, and will also promote the company and remind your team of their awesome company! 

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What better way to foster loyalty in a remote environment than gifting something that can be easily added to just about any work space? 

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Perfect For:

• Remote teams that do not have a physical office space.

• Companies looking to foster professional loyalty and positive relationships.

• Companies with employees in different locations that need gifts shipped to various cities/countries.

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What We Love:

• A cost-efficient and convenient gift to personalize.

• PerkUp offers a variety of Swag options to fit anyone’s preference.

• The daily use that comes with a branded water bottle .
  

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4. Beanbag-Style Plush Faux Fur Ball Nest Pet Bed by FurHaven ($27)

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Even though the remote lifestyle has pushed teams into their own personal corners of their homes and daily socialization can be hard to come by, one of the best aspects of the work from home lifestyle is the extra time spent with pets!

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Almost every team has at least one person who is a proud pet parent and the time away from the office allows them to enjoy a day at work while also spending time with their favorite animal. By paying attention to these people on your team and conveying interest in their furry friends, you can help them feel acknowledged and seen for who they are outside of their professional position. 

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With that understanding, it can be considerate to gift them a product that will make their pet’s life, and thus theirs, easier! This pet bed by FurHaven is the comfiest gift for any cat or dog, and provides the coziest cushioning for a good night’s rest. 

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Perfect For:

• Remote employees with pets.

• Any company looking to connect with their employees.

• A company that’s looking for a fantastic way to entertain its employees.

What We Love:

• Removable dog bed cover and interior liner that are also machine washable to allow for easy maintenance.

• Soft, plush faux fur that is gentle on noses and paws.

• Designed to provide an insulating burrowing nest for dogs or cats.

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Related: Wellness Gifts For Employees: Ideas To Balance The Team

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5. Burt’s Bees Gift Box ($25)

Whether your employees are working, commuting, or trying to relax, our next gift idea will keep them motivated, entertained, and prepped to tackle the day. The Burt’s Bees Gift Box is a great gift for just about anyone, and allows the recipient to participate in the best form of self care - pampering! 

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This set includes 6 of Burt’s Bees classic products, like the cuticle cream, hand salve, lip balm, Res-Q ointment, hand repair cream and finally, the foot cream. These are all components that will make up a great self care gift and will let the recipient know how valued they are in the company. 

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Perfect For:

• Everybody!

• Any employee with a passion for wellness and beauty. 

• People who enjoy products made with essential oils and natural extracts.

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What We Love:

• Natural ingredients like coconut, honey and pomegranate oil.

• 6 diverse products in one set.

• All products arrive in a high quality, giftable tin. 

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What If I’m Looking For Something Else To Give My Remote Employees?

Didn’t find what you were looking for in the list above?

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Or maybe you’re looking for something extraordinary to gift your remote employees. 

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In that case, our team is here to help you make employee gifting simple and convenient! Here are some out of the box, honorable mentions to help you pick the perfect gift for remote employees!

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6. Dream Light by Kin Euphorics ($70)

Your employees handle the stress and pressure of the company on a daily basis and they do it well! Your dedicated team has devoted themselves to pushing the organization’s success and handling any roadblocks that may come in their way. 

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This means that they most likely end their days feeling accomplished, but at the same time may be tired or tense. That’s why the Dream Light beverage by Kin Euphorics may just be the perfect solution for them! 

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With ingredients like nootropics, Reishi Mushroom, Melatonin, and L-Tryptophan, this non-alcoholic drink has been made to satisfy all cravings while stimulating a relaxing and restful mindset. This is the perfect solution for a nightcap before bed to stimulate the most peaceful sleep and will never go unnoticed by your recipient!

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7. Ultimate Experience Box ($300)

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The experiences available through PerkUp are the perfect solution for remote companies with employees based all around the world. 

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The Ultimate Experience is specifically designed to cater for flexibility and accessibility and offers 1000+ options within one experience box! The recipient can choose their preferred experience, with options ranging from helicopter flights to wine tastings to even organized full day tours! All options are spread across a wide variety of countries so there is definitely something for everyone. 

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This is the perfect gift if you’re looking to celebrate an employee’s milestone, birthday or other special occasion, or is even a great “thank you” gesture for any time you’d like to recognize your team! 

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8. Taste the World Experience Box ($180)

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Similar to the Ultimate Experience, this experience box is made to satisfy the foodie on your team! 

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With over 50+ countries available to choose from and 100+ experiences, your recipient will have endless options to satisfy their cravings! The Taste World experience some of the greatest culinary experiences from all around the world and lets the recipient choose their own itinerary and activity. 

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Nothing says “we appreciate you” to your team more than an awesome gift box filled with endless options of food experiences!

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We Make Employee Gifting Easy

Unlike us, not everyone has the ability to choose the real perks and benefits that remote employees want. Luckily, at PerkUp, we’ve had years of experience in gifting and making employees feel valued and appreciated.

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If your company struggles to retain top talent, or you need help showing appreciation to your remote employees appropriately, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team. 

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Our PerkUp team will make finding gifts for your remote employees quick and straightforward. After all, that’s what we do. All you have to do is to contact us and everybody will perk up with PerkUp!

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Why Does Employee Appreciation Matter?

If you read our handy guide on the 20 best employee appreciation ideas to boost morale, you’ll know that employee appreciation is essential to your business’ success. 

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The Center for Professional Excellence did a study that found Millennials (anyone born between 1981 and 1996) value recognition higher than any other generation. 

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When employees feel recognized and valued by the company, they tend to:

• Be more loyal towards the employer.

• Be more productive.

• Become industry leaders.

• Save the company on its recruitment costs.

• Help businesses achieve their goals much faster.

So, suppose you want your company to succeed in an ever-demanding, competitive world. In that case, you need to have the best employees on hand. To attract top talent and retain them for longer, you need to show an appropriate amount of employee appreciation. 

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How To Show Your Remote Employees Appreciation

It’s pretty easy to show your remote employees appreciation. At PerkUp, we’ve turned it into an art. While there are more than five ways to provide meaningful recognition, here are our favorite ones to show your remote staff that you value and appreciate them.

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Remember Important Dates

Everyone loves feeling important. So, to make your employees feel valued and appreciated, remember those important dates. Celebrate dates such as work anniversaries and birthdays.

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If you don’t know how to celebrate a work anniversary remotely, read our handy guide on how to celebrate a work anniversary virtually.

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When you celebrate these anniversaries with your employees, you show them that the organization cares about them. When employees feel cared for and appreciated, they’ll quickly help the business achieve its goals. 

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Celebrate Milestones And Achievements

Once you’ve achieved those goals, like signing up a new client or meeting a deadline, it would be best to celebrate that success with your team.

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When you celebrate a milestone or an achievement, you help boost morale. The higher an employee’s morale is, the more likely they will stick with your business through thick and thin. 

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It’s one quick and easy way to keep your employee retention high.

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Going Off The Book

You don’t have to wait for grand milestones or important dates to make employees happy and feel appreciated. Sometimes, all you have to do is send a quick thank you email. 

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You could also lighten the mood and keep your team motivated for hours when you send them a funny appreciation GIF. 

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When you do this, you’ll quickly and easily make your entire team smile and feel appreciated. Remember, employees who feel appreciated are loyal and will work harder for your business. 

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Reward Employees With The Perks And Benefits They Want

Another way to improve employee retention is to offer them the perks and benefits they actually want. 

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About 9 out of 10 employees admit to misplacing a gift card from their employer. And 22% of gift cards go unused annually. 

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So, to give gifts that actually matter, you need to choose carefully. Luckily, we found the perfect gift ideas for remote workers. 

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Not only can we help you provide your remote employees with these excellent gifts, but we can also make gifting a quick and easy task!