Our selection of unique gifts for colleagues: colleague gifts such as a box of chocolates, a notebook and a water bottle. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves a tidy desk and a good cup of tea.
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1Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles, 200g
A 200g box of Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles, roughly 16 of them, each with Lindor's smooth melting centre. It's a safe, crowd-pleasing Secret Santa gift that costs well under the budget.
Pros
Well under £10.
Almost everyone likes them.
Comes as a gift box.
Cons
Not for anyone avoiding dairy or sugar.
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2Moleskine Cahier pocket journals, set of 3, black
A set of three pocket Moleskine Cahier journals with ruled pages, card covers and visible stitching. They're light enough to carry everywhere, so they suit anyone who likes to jot down lists or ideas.
Pros
Three notebooks for under £10.
Pocket size.
Moleskine quality.
Cons
Thin card covers.
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3Rhodia No.16 dot pad, black
The No.16 dot pad has 80 sheets of 80g acid-free paper with pale dots every 5mm, handy for notes, lists and planning. The sheets tear off cleanly along a micro-perforated top, and the cover folds right back.
Pros
80g acid-free paper.
Micro-perforated sheets tear out cleanly.
Cons
A stapled pad, so it won't lie flat like a notebook.
Dot grid only.
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4Burgon & Ball indoor plant mister, charcoal
Ferns, orchids and other tropical plants like humidity, and a mister gives them a gentle spray without soaking the compost. This one from Burgon & Ball is stainless steel in a charcoal finish, with a classic pump top, so it looks good left out on a shelf. It holds 300ml.
Pros
Fine mist for humidity-loving plants.
Looks good on display.
Stainless steel.
Cons
Small capacity.
Pump action takes a few presses.
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5Chilly’s Original water bottle, 500ml, all black
Breastfeeding is thirsty work, and an insulated bottle keeps water cold beside the sofa or bed all day. It's leak-proof, so it can go in a changing bag.
Pros
Keeps water cold.
Leak-proof.
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6Pukka herbal tea selection gift box, 45 sachets
Pukka's selection box is an easy, pretty gift for a tea lover who likes to try new blends. It holds 45 sachets of nine organic herbal teas, including Supreme Matcha Green, Lemon Ginger & Manuka Honey and Night Time. The box is fully recyclable and nice enough to keep the teas in afterwards.
Pros
Nine organic blends to try.
Gift-ready box.
Recyclable packaging.
Cons
Herbal teas, not black tea.
Loose-leaf fans may prefer something else.
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7SmartGames IQ Puzzler Pro
IQ Puzzler Pro has 120 challenges in a pocket-sized case. They fit 12 colourful pieces onto the board to match each challenge, and some go 3D on a separate pyramid grid. The travel case has a clear lid, so it's handy on a train or plane.
Pros
120 challenges, in 2D and 3D.
Travel case with a clear lid.
Cons
Small pieces are easy to lose.
Starts easy, so it's best for casual solvers.
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8MOFT Snap magnetic phone stand and wallet
A thin magnetic wallet that sticks to the back of an iPhone or MagSafe case. It holds a few cards and folds out into a phone stand for video calls and films.
Pros
Holds cards and works as a stand.
Very thin.
Cons
Needs a MagSafe-compatible phone or case.
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9Belkin USB-C 7-in-1 multiport hub with 4K HDMI
A small hub that adds HDMI, USB-A, SD card and headphone ports to a laptop, with 100W pass-through charging.
Pros
Seven ports in one.
4K HDMI.
Cons
Needs a USB-C laptop.
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10Flip 7 push-your-luck card game
A quick card game where players keep flipping cards without repeating a number. Rounds take minutes.
Pros
Easy to learn.
Under £10.
Cons
Simple luck-based play.
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11Contigo Byron SnapSeal travel mug, 470ml
A leakproof travel mug with a one-hand SnapSeal lid. It fits most car cup holders.
Pros
Leakproof.
One-hand lid.
Cons
Plastic parts wear over time.
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12Kikkerland 50-year calendar paperweight
A glass-style paperweight with a calendar that works for 50 years. It sits on a desk as a small ornament.
Pros
Looks good on a desk.
Low price.
Cons
Not a practical diary.
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13Waterman Impression fountain pen
A stainless steel fountain pen with a medium nib, at a lower price than the Expert.
Pros
Stainless steel body.
Lower price.
Cons
Needs ink cartridges.
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14Old Spice Treasure Chest gift set, Deep Sea
A boxed set with deodorant, shower gel and aftershave in the Deep Sea scent.
Pros
Boxed.
Low price.
Cons
Strong scent.
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15Virgin Experience Days gift card, £100
A gift card for Virgin Experience Days that the recipient spends on activities, spa days and meals.
Pros
Recipient chooses.
Posted as a physical card.
Cons
Needs to be spent on the Virgin site.
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What to buy someone who loves their desk job
The best gifts for colleagues are small, useful and easy to give without it feeling awkward. Chocolate, notebooks and a decent water bottle suit almost anyone in an office. Every gift here cost under £25 when checked. Avoid anything too personal, and keep the spending similar for everyone on the team.
How we picked these gifts for colleagues
We picked each product for what colleagues enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
Amazon shows the current price and delivery. Where we've checked that the US listing is the same product, the US link goes there. Otherwise you'll get the UK listing, labelled as such. More about our research.
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