It's no secret that pleasing women is not easy, especially if it's colleagues. But it's still worth a try. In this article we will offer ideas for the most beautiful, original and practical gifts, which, moreover, will easily fit even the most modest congratulatory budget.
Top Useful Gifts
Any holiday in the office has its own specifics, and March 8 is no exception, so choosing a gift can not be called a simple affair. A gift for the female half of the team should be:
- neutral - so as to completely exclude inappropriate romance or familiarity;
- decent - vulgarity and rude humor are unacceptable here;
- respectful.
In addition, the number of women and the sex ratio in the office have to be taken into account. For example, if there are many women and few men, then the budget for each gift is unlikely to be impressive, and vice versa. You should take into account the average age of the team, professional status and individual preferences of the ladies.
From these factors, the head can go round, but armed with simple knowledge of what is worth and what cannot be given to a working woman, you can easily pick up something that is necessary and at the same time delicate.
Do not give too much freedom to imagination, women do not need any unusual things - the needs of the fair sex are always clear and practical. First of all, pay attention to what they use - so you can easily come to an understanding of what to give them and at the same time not be too commonplace. At the same time, do not forget that the present should not go beyond the line of business etiquette.
A sample list of useful gifts for colleagues includes:
- needlework kits - embroidery or coloring by numbers is in fashion these days;
- cosmetic bag;
- scented candles with a candlestick;
- manicure set;
- flash drive;
- perfume and cosmetic sets;
- chiffon shawls and scarves.
Such gifts will be appropriate not only from men, but also from female colleagues, if it is customary among them to congratulate each other in the office. The very essence of such presentations is their exceptional practicality and focus on regular use. The vast majority of women will probably use them either in everyday life or for relaxation, or as a hobby, while you don’t have to worry that there will be some kind of resentment or misunderstanding among the ladies.
Of course, such gifts will be stereotyped, but their dryness can be smoothed out with flowers or an original greeting card.
A good idea would be to buy anti-stress toys. It's no secret that modern life in the office entails constant worries and worries, so buying soothing gifts can be very helpful. They can be not only useful, but also funny - this kind of product looks pretty funny, so the solemn side can be combined with the practical one. An approximate list of them includes:
- mini massager:
- set for coloring;
- Newton's balls;
- ball anti-stress;
- anti-stress picture;
- hourglass.
This kind of present will be original and unbroken, in addition, many such items look quite aesthetically pleasing, so women decorate their workplace with them.
The disadvantage may be the reaction of individual women, who may find this a mockery of their style and personality characteristics, so you need to present such a gift with a mandatory explanation of their purpose.
A good option with a sufficient budget can be the purchase of “smart” bracelets - these days they have become an indispensable companion of modern women. The device considers how many steps they went, how many calories they ate and how much they spent, the bracelet determines the time of sleep and activity, helps to correctly calculate the metabolic rate and much more. There is an opinion that such things are needed only by women involved in sports, but this is not so - any business woman will surely be actively using it.
Keep in mind that you can find sports models on sale, or you can also have a bracelet with an elegant design, and it is better to give preference to the second option.
Cheap presents
If you plan to personally congratulate several ladies at once or act on behalf of the team, then most likely you will have to look at budget gifts at a price of up to 500 rubles.
In this category you can choose one of the following options:
- aroma lamp with a set of essential oils;
- ice molds with original drawing;
- sushi and roll set - all lovers of Japanese cuisine will surely appreciate it;
- a stylish mug + pack of tea or a box of coffee - Naturally, tea should be leafy, and coffee is preferably in grains;
- stylish coasters under hot cups;
- a set of bamboo plates;
- notepad or diary;
- desktop plein air;
- business card holder or stand for business cards on the table;
- and of course it’s always appropriate "Raffaello."
If the budget allows, then you can combine several items, for example, sweets and diaries.
Classic options
If you are conservative and intend to present a classic souvenir to your colleagues, it is best to make traditional presentations. They can be romantic, playful or business. The main thing that unites them is relevance and popularity.
Traditionally, this category includes:
- the flowers - live potted or cut;
- chocolate - plain or curly;
- mugs with printed images - for example, with a photograph of the lady herself;
- T-shirts with the symbols of the enterprise, but keep in mind, t-shirts with frivolous pictures are not allowed here;
- stationery - from expensive pens for stylish notebooks;
- gift Certificate.
The advantages of such options include utility - this is a classic, and it rarely fails. All women are pleased to receive flowers and sweets, in any situation stationery or small items for the computer will be useful, for sure, shirts and mugs with logos will come in handy.
Such options will be an outlet for men, in whose teams the number of women prevails and the budget is limited.
The disadvantage of such presentations is stereotyped. Such things are presented by everyone, always and everywhere, they are completely lacking creativity and originality, they are perceived as a duty duty, a planned gift without any surprise. However, if there are exclusively business formal ties in a team where friendships are not accepted, this is the best option.
If you plan to make a gift right away to a small group of women, for example, to a team, then you can give them a chocolate fountain. Women love sweets and use any occasion to gather for a cup of tea, and this gift will surely delight them. This is a practical and functional thing, because in the future you can always use it on corporate parties. It works really elegantly, turning an ordinary bar of chocolate into delicious desserts in just a few minutes.
Tip: do not present such a gift in a box.
Better have a short presentation, set the table, prepare fruits and skewers to treat your women.
Original ideas
Of course, flowers, sweets, dishes and diaries from employees are practical, but a little boring. If your team resembles a company of like-minded people and it accepts friendly relations between colleagues, then the choice of a gift for ladies on March 8 should be approached with a touch of originality. It doesn’t have to be some kind of creative and fun stuff - the gift should remain useful, so you should choose something less common and not common in traditional themes. Here are some ideas:
- timer for boiling eggs;
- colorful tray;
- cut.
Such sets are usually quite inexpensive, they are useful and often used on the farm and can be classified as a “pleasant useful trifle”. But there is a minus - for many women it may seem that such products indicate the place of the ladies in the kitchen and thereby diminish their business qualities.
If your team has many women with a difficult character, then you can give them flowers in a flask that will remain fresh for several years, a remote control for a selfie or a monopod, a stand for jewelry.
Surely the ladies will also like the projector with the image of the starry sky.
By the way, such gifts can be given to young girls and ladies of mature age, delighting them with their non-trivial approach. The advantages of such products are obvious - women get something unusual and catchy, which improves the mood and overall emotional perception of the holiday in the office. There are also disadvantages - many things of this kind are useless and are perceived no more than entertainment.
A team building day for all female employees can be a great idea. So you can optionally give time to relax and at the same time rally your team, which will certainly improve the emotional climate at work and increase labor productivity.
For this purpose, you can order game training, a trip to the premiere performance, a theater, a visit to a famous entertainment center or sporting event.
What can you do yourself?
It may seem that gifts made by hand do not have a place at work. This is not true. Of course, a postcard with an application will not be appropriate here, but there are many original ideas that will surely bring many pleasant moments to your colleagues.
Baking, such as fortune cookies, can be a great idea. This is a delicious and very original delicacy, it can be ordered by a trusted confectioner.
Let each cookie have some kind parting words, charging women with a positive.
It will be useful to arrange a tea party when each employee can open her sweetness and read the prediction aloud. Do not even doubt it - everything will be very fun and tasty.
Photo album also refers to interesting and original gifts. Of course, this is not just a “shell” - try to make the gift more soulful: collect all the photos where you and your colleagues are captured together - at the workplace, at a conference, a seminar, and, of course, at corporate parties. Take it to the master, let him make the album, put the wishes and the corporate logo. Let all men sign this album and be sure to write your congratulations.
Absolutely impractical, but very funny gift - a medal to "the best colleague." Such a present will be original and sweet, because every lady likes to listen to kind words addressed to her.
The original option to congratulate your colleagues in the old traditions will be a real letter with an envelope - These presents will remain for a long memory, which can be stored in boxes for years. In the texts you can mention all the memorable cases at work - funny or solemn, memories of joint working moments when you helped each other.
These letters are written individually for each colleague.
The compliment tree is a good gift that will not leave any lady indifferent. You will need a tree layout for this. Hang on it small leaflets with kind words and wishes from all the men in the office. Rest assured, women will surely read your words more than once about how beautiful they are and how much you value their presence in the office. This is an original gift, which certainly will not be boring and battered and certainly will delight your colleagues much more than the seventh shower gel.
In conclusion, a little advice - when choosing presentations for the female half of your team, do not forget to separately highlight the leader. A gift for a female boss must be separate and special.
- If the boss is not in the office coffee makers, then it's time to get a coffee machine for her.
- pay attention to notebook in individual, custom-made leather braid.
- Surely a spacious office of the head will decorate a picture or an interesting figurine.
- If the female boss loves the flowers, an indoor indoor plant will be a good choice. Just try to make it picky - in the frantic pace of life, the boss can forget to look after him.
- Small fountain with backlight.
- Certificate from an expensive cosmetic or perfume store.
Most importantly, remember that just giving a colleague a gift is not enough. Flowers have been and remain the main symbol
International Women's Day, so be sure to complement the present with at least a modest bouquet and, of course, season it all with pleasant words and gallant manners.
Ideas for a budget gift for March 8 for a colleague, see the next video.