The Ultimate Guide to Employee Gifts: Millennial Edition
A list of “gifts for millennials” might be pretty easy to fill out if you were just going for the easy jokes: Avocado toast maker. Hair ties for man buns. 0.0002 percent of Bitcoin. But when you’re responsible for buying gifts for an office full of millennials, easy jokes won’t cut it — you want to give them awesome stuff that makes them feel genuinely valued. After all, millennials are just like employees of any other generation in that they want to feel known and appreciated for what they do with their talents.
Company gifts and swag are the perfect way to show your millennial employees that you love what they contribute. iPromo makes it easy to find employee gifts that millennials will cherish and use. These are ten of our favorite employee gifts that will reward your millennial employees for their hard work and give them something they’ll be excited to receive!
Asobu® Coldbrew Insulated Portable Brewer
1. Asobu® Cold Brew Insulated Portable Brewer
Cold brew coffee is a popular way for millennials to get their morning (or afternoon, or 2 a.m.) caffeine jolt. Its smooth, refreshing taste and ability to keep in the fridge have made cold brew a go-to office pick-me-up. The latest way to feed the need is the Asobu® insulated portable cold brewer.
This rugged on-the-go brewer has won some serious awards, from the Europe Coffee Fest to Oprah’s Favorite Things. The Asobu’s easy-to-use design means all you need is some cold water, coarse coffee grounds and 12-24 hours’ brewing time. When the coffee’s ready to go, just pop out the Tritan plastic carafe for cold brew wherever you need it! It’s a perfect tool for a mobile (and highly caffeinated) millennial lifestyle, and its classy steel exterior is an ideal canvas for printing your brand.
2. PopSockets® Vegan Leather PopGrip
Smartphone obsession is hardly unique to any generation, but still: You know it’s hard to go wrong with practical phone accessories as a gift for millennials. PopSockets® are an outstanding gift for a hand that’s always got a phone in it (making only work calls, of course).
Dropped phones become a thing of the past with a PopSocket, but improved grip is far from the only benefit. A PopSocket extended all the way is a convenient prop for a phone when you’re streaming work calls, Netflix, sports or anything else. The material of this PopGrip is so luxurious you’d swear it’s real leather, but, believe it or not, it’s actually vegan! And once iPromo laser-engraves your corporate logo on the back, employees will be proud to rep the brand in the classiest way possible.
3. Hydro Flask® 21 oz. Standard Mouth Bottle
A high-quality stainless steel water bottle is a workday must-have for workers of any age. What’s more, lots of millennials also love to venture outdoors, and many place a high importance on sustainability and preserving the natural world. That’s why a custom Hydro Flask water bottle makes an amazing office gift.
These 21-oz Hydro Flasks are amazing for the office and beyond. Employees will appreciate the double-walled stainless steel construction, pure taste and slim, cup holder-friendly design. Customized branding is available through both laser engraving and screen printing. While you’re at it, check out Hydro Flask’s Parks for All campaign. This non-profit campaign works to preserve natural recreation spaces and make them accessible for everybody. (Sounds awesome to us!) Consider making a corporate donation or organizing a donation drive at the office.
4. Basecamp Hammock
Branded hammocks are another popular gift for millennial employees who appreciate the great outdoors. iPromo’s Basecamp hammocks are comfy, lightweight and just as good for a camping trip as they are for a lazy day in the backyard. Every Basecamp hammock comes with all the gear needed for secure attachment, including a sturdy carabiner and rope. As if that weren’t great enough, this hammock is another gift that gives back. A portion of every sale goes to fund the Warrior Spirit Retreat, a recovery center for injured veterans.
5. The North Face ® Stalwart Backpack
Many millennials have traded the briefcase for the backpack. However you feel about that, we can all agree that it’s a good thing this sleek and practical North Face backpack is here to remind us just how good a professional backpack can look. That’s especially true once you add your custom-embroidered brand logo! With a 300 denier water-repellent polyester fabric, this backpack is built to a standard that’s tough enough for all kinds of activities. A built-in padded laptop sleeve offers protection for a computer, and a sternum strap and dual water bottle pockets make it perfect for a day hike. It’s great for commuting, adventuring and everything in between.
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6. Custom Apple AirTags
Millennials are just as prone to losing their keys as any other generation. Custom AirTags are another ultra-practical gift that helps people keep their stuff in order at home and in the office. These tiny Bluetooth trackers slip easily onto a keyring, remote or anything else that gets lost frequently. Using Bluetooth communication and the Find My app, you can wirelessly ping each individual tag. Suddenly, it’s a piece of cake to find your keys in the morning, saving tons of potential time and frustration! And yes, they’re fully customizable with your logo — who wouldn’t want to have their brand on the device that helps people find their most important possessions?
7. Custom Apple AirPods 3rd Generation
AirPods and millennials: Name a more iconic combination. Now, with these ultra-stylish AirPod headphones, you’ve got the opportunity to put your brand on something your employees will use almost every day. Rather than the original earbud AirPods, these are true over-ear headphones with noise canceling and spatial audio. If you’re looking to give your employees audio luxury that comes with the trademark slim Apple footprint, branded custom AirPods 3rd Generation headphones are where it’s at.
Wait a minute, though — what about the Android users in the house? AirPods 3rd Generation headphones are compatible with Android, although not all features may work. For headphones with a full set of features that work great on any OS, check out iPromo’s entire selection of custom headphones.
8. The Boss BRAGbox™
Whether or not someone has a management title, there’s always room for gifts that make them feel like a boss. To share that feel of executive-level luxury with your millennial employees, we recommend the Boss BRAGbox™. The goodies inside start with an ultra-plush blanket that’s perfect for wrapping up against the chill. Then, add a 20 oz. insulated Arctic Zone tumbler for toting hot or cold beverages on the go and an 80-page day planner that includes a built-in portable charger. Finally, throw in a 3-in-1 charging cable. Welcome to the boss lifestyle!
This box will get your employees kitted up to take on the world in style. To make your giving process even easier, every BRAGbox™ is presented fully gift-ready, with decorative paper, custom labels and a custom card printed with a message of your choice!
9. Chuck Taylor All Star High-Top Sneakers
Chuck Taylor All-Stars hit that just-right combination of classic and fun in a way that few other shoes do. So if you’d like to get some fresh custom shoes for millennial employees, these branded high tops are a choice that will never go out of style. They’ve got a long association with artists, musicians and other creative boundary-pushers — but they’re also just traditional enough to give you warm fuzzies.
iPromo makes it a snap to get custom Chucks decked out with your logo. We imprint your design on each side using a high-quality heat transfer on white or black canvas fabric. The high top silhouette radiates effortless cool, and every shoe is built with the vulcanized rubber soles and long-lasting quality that All-Stars are known for.
10. Segway F25 Electric Kick Scooter
Many millennials grew up riding the classic kick scooter, and now it’s back in a whole new way! These lightweight personal transports are powered by an electric motor that can kick out a top speed of up to 12.4 mph. On top of that, their lightweight, fold-up design makes them portable enough to go just about anywhere. Put your brand on one of these awesome kick scooters and watch your millennial employees get revved up! These are an especially great choice for companies in larger cities, where portable last-mile transportation methods like electric scooters really shine. But, no matter where you are, we dare anyone to get on one of these and not grin from ear-to-ear — and that’s exactly what your employees will do.
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iPromo is proud to help you spoil your employees of any generation with gifts they’ll love, and we’ve got tons more gift guides for everyone in your professional life! If you’re buying for remote workers, make sure to see our selection of work from home kits for all-in-one care packages that spread cheer all over. And if your office is full of caffeine fiends, read all about the seven best travel coffee mugs!
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