Welcome, Engage & Appreciate with Employee Gift Boxes & Company Swag Bags
September 25, 2024
Employees are the backbone of your business, and their efforts deserve recognition. According to a 2023 report from Work Human, when employee recognition hits the mark, employees are five times less likely to leave, five times as likely to feel connected to their workplace culture, and four times as likely to be actively engaged at work.
That's where corporate swag bags come in – the perfect way to remind employees of their value to the company. After all, unique employee swag ideas can help build team culture, show appreciation, retain top talent, increase employee engagement, and show off your brand.
Not only are corporate swag bags great fun to dig into, but they're also easy and convenient to mail out to individual homes. Employee gift boxes are also a convenient way to supply your team with multiple useful items all at once.
From welcoming new hires to outfitting remote workers, here are 14 top company swag ideas to get you started.
1. Swag for Employee Recruitment
Many companies use company swag quite effectively to recruit new employees. In a competitive job market, custom imprinted promotional products can set your organization apart from the rest. Whether it is an image of employees on your corporate website sporting custom tees and embroidered apparel with your company logo, or promotional pens given out at the interview stage, company swag can go a long way in portraying your company as a desirable place to work.
2. New Employee Gifts
It can take new hires a minute to adjust to their new positions, but you can kick-start the process. Start by introducing them to the company culture with new hire swag boxes and kits that will create a warm and welcoming experience.
Employee welcome gifts should be something that conveys your company’s image, while also providing something useful to the employee. Give them all the supplies they need to get started with our Perfect 8 Gift Set packed with eight impressive gifts like the Muse Notebook and Stylus Pen Set. Or, cater more specifically to tech lovers with the Juice Tech Kit, featuring gadgets they'll be ecstatic to receive.
At Crestline, when a new hire is selected, he or she is sent a welcome kit in the mail, which includes a custom insulated lunch cooler bag, tumbler with straw, notebook with pen, and an LED flashlight, along with a hand-written note. While this gesture may seem small, it sets a positive tone for new people right from the get-go.
3. Team-Building Apparel Kits
You don't have to worry about company morale getting low with the right team-building tools in place. Put company logo apparel at the top of your list of corporate swag ideas if you want to foster a sense of pride and engagement among your staff. Instead of replicating the exact branding on your website or packaging, consider creating versions of your logo that look modern and stylish on clothing. It’s a small effort that will pay off big time in publicity when your corporate apparel actually gets worn around town. What’s more, you might increase productivity by giving your team cool company swag they will appreciate.
Using branded swag – like the Triple Play Gift Set featuring three thoughtful items – is a great way to bring your employees together and ensure they get the most out of their work experience. Here is a little more of the best swag for employees to unite your team:
4. Branded Swag to Boost Company Culture
Branding is an inside job. Whether your organization chooses custom printed swag such as lanyards, apparel, drinkware, or other trendy items to distribute to current and prospective employees, promotional products can be a positive (and powerful) part of your company’s overall image and workplace culture.
To cultivate a positive company culture for years to come, consider keeping your supply closets stocked with practical yet in-demand branded swag, such as:
5. Back to the Office Swag Gift Sets
Whether employees are coming back from a holiday break, off-site work, or family leave, welcome them back to the office with the best company swag for employees. They will be ready to jump back in when they receive any of these workstation-enhancing employee gift sets:
6. Lunch Bag Swag
Employees who take lunch breaks are more likely to come back engaged and ready to finish the day strong. You can encourage staff members to take some time for themselves during the middle of the day with company logo swag. Bonus – reusable lunch totes and sets encourage healthy and economical home cooking while they replace disposable lunch bags.
Make lunch more than just a midday break with the Perfect 3 Gift Set. It not only includes a lunch box and tumbler but also features a notebook and pen set for journaling. Or, peruse the range of lunch bag swag we offer to give your employees the boost they need:
7. Work From Home Gift Baskets, Kits & Boxes
As more companies transition to remote work, they will want to find ways to keep workers engaged from the comfort of their homes. You can light a spark with work-from-home swag that's sure to impress while also getting your company logo in front of employees on a daily basis, reminding them of the quality team they’re a part of.
Check out some of our top work-from-home company gift boxes, like the Home Office Essentials kit that has everything you need to set up a successful home office:
8. Company Swag for Hybrid Employees
Though hybrid work is nothing new, more workplaces than ever are moving to a hybrid work model. You can ensure your employees are prepared for these changes with the best company swag for the home office, on-site desks, and the commute in between. Gifts like the Office-to-Go Kit make it simple by providing the office swag they need to perform their jobs successfully wherever they are.
9. Employee Care Packages
The busy season can be draining on any worker, so it's important to remind your staff to take some time for personal care. Give them the reminder they need with employee swag boxes that promote happiness and encourage self-care.
Whether you choose the Healthy Living Kit packed with a range of wellness gifts from healthy snacks to resistance bands for a quick workout that will have the endorphins flowing, or the Batch & Bodega Hello, There Gift Package stuffed with delicious treats, employee care packages are a great way to let employees know how much you care about their well-being.
10. Employee Appreciation Boxes
From Employee Appreciation Day in March to Labor Day in September, to all the other employee appreciation holidays, there's never a bad time to let your employees know how grateful you are for their hard work and dedication. Show them how valuable they are by choosing employee gift boxes filled with corporate swag imprinted with your personal message.
These company logo swag ideas are the perfect place to find gifting inspiration:
Interested in custom-building your own employee appreciation box? Use Crestline’s complimentary corporate gift services. To get the ball rolling, here are some of the most popular categories of employee appreciation gifts you’ll want to include:
Tech Accessories
Promotional tech accessories, such as phone grips and stands, custom charging cables, as well as chargers and power banks all make great employee giveaway options, as they are practical items that people can use in their daily lives.
Branded Apparel
Custom imprinted apparel can make your employees feel appreciated individually and as a group. Embroidered sweatshirts and outerwear are always popular apparel choices, especially if you choose brand names that employees love.
Promotional Drinkware
Whether it is a hot and cold tumbler, water bottle, or coffee mug, employees appreciate and use promotional drinkware at the office and at home.
11. Employee Holiday Gift Baskets
As your company gets ready to celebrate the holiday season this year, spread the cheer with employee gift baskets that staff members will be thankful for. With the right employee swag, your brand will be at the center of any celebration.
Since food and beverages are some of the most popular gifts during the holidays, customizable snack boxes and other delicious treats like the Easy Bucket BBQ Set are sure to be a huge hit.
Not sure which gift basket to choose for your eclectic team? The most convenient way to approach holiday corporate gifting for employees is to send everyone the same thing. But what about service anniversaries or special employee incentive programs?
Set up a free custom company store where employees can shop at their leisure. We’ll help you choose a swag selection and handle sending out your corporate logo gifts.
12. Corporate Event Gift Bags for Employees
Whether it's an annual meeting for employees or a banquet to recognize the sales team, your staff will be happy to receive thoughtful corporate gift bags.
Packaged in a reusable drawstring bag, The MiiR® Commuter will have employees ready to rock. Or give them the Rest and Relax Gift Set for a well-deserved break.
Reward your staff with these employee gift bags they will be proud to own:
13. Staff Anniversary Swag Bags & Gift Sets
Celebrating an anniversary for your employees? Show them you remembered that special day and remind them of what they love about the company with corporate gift bags that provide motivation for another successful year.
Any of our employee anniversary swag bags – like the Urban Peak® Gift Set – are a great way to celebrate employees:
14. Swag Bags for Business Travelers
From packing up the car to visit a regional distribution center to booking a plane ticket for a business presentation across the country, traveling puts a lot of stress on employees. Make their trips easier with corporate care packages made specifically for those on the go and include items like passport holders.
Get their journey started with the Productivity Pack Gift Set that includes a laptop sleeve, journal, and pen. Check out these popular travel sets:
Company Swag in the Wild: Real-Life Examples
Image courtesy of Exo Protein
Exo Protein
Exo Protein, a maker of cricket protein bars, gives out custom t-shirts and tanks to their employees with memorable taglines imprinted on them, such as “Crickets are the New Kale” and others. Not only does this give employees something to wear and enjoy, but it also gives them the chance to wear the attire out of the office, as a brand ambassador of sorts, as they are sure to be a great conversation starters.
Have a clever tagline of your own? We carry a large assortment of custom promotional tees, just waiting for your clever messaging.
Image courtesy of Social Solutions
Social Solutions
Social Solutions, a global software company for nonprofits, welcomes their new employees with a variety of awesome swag, all branded with their company logo, including a tee, sweatshirt, insulated tumbler, notebook, pen, and Fitbit fitness tracker. Looking for an affordable fitness tracker option? Check out our selection of promotional activity trackers and pedometers.
Image courtesy of Moz
Moz
Moz, a search engine software as a service firm, gives out an enticing assortment of custom products to new hires including: a branded tote bag, a water bottle, and a notebook, as well as company apparel.
For more ideas on employee gift boxes and company swag, get in touch with Crestline today.
Looking to create your own company swag bag for employees? Use our Kitting, Drop Shipping & Personalization Services that allow you to select products and personalize them however you like, then we ship them for you!
