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Anthem Branding: Your staff appreciation partner
Let us help design and create high-quality employee appreciation gifts for your team. We build corporate gifting programs to match all budgets and requirements.
Whether you’re a blossoming startup or an established global brand, your business will receive high-end gifts that build employee recognition and foster team unity year after year. Choose from water bottles, personalized screen-printed T‑shirts, custom hats, tech accessories, and more to create custom corporate gifts that match your company ethos and event.
Can I buy gifts for my staff?
Employee appreciation gifting is legal and ethical in most workplace settings. Check your company policy on appropriate employee gifts to maintain fairness and compliance with tax regulations.
When selecting appreciation gifts:
- Maintain fairness across departments and positions.
- Respect spending limits.
- Assess cultural sensitivities and personal preferences.
- Check that gifts don’t create conflicts of interest.
- Follow company policies and tax requirements for business gifts.
Most employers can deduct up to $25 per person annually for business gifts, though gift cards and cash equivalents have different tax implications. For significant recognition programs, consult with your finance department to maintain documentation of employee gifts. Or let us handle your employee gifting program, and we’ll forward the relevant documentation for you.
Should I buy gifts for employees?
When you invest in your employees, you invest in your organization. Here’s how employee appreciation gifts strengthen your company:
- Boost employee morale: Your team feels valued and stays longer when they receive premium custom promotional products that reflect their hard work.
- Improve retention: Thoughtful gifts demonstrate care, reducing turnover and hiring costs.
- Enhance productivity: Recognized employees are 14% more productive than those who feel undervalued.
- Strengthen company culture: Regular tokens of appreciation reinforce your core values and mission.
- Increase engagement: Meaningful gifts foster connection to the workplace and its goals.
- Create brand ambassadors: Employees who receive quality branded merchandise proudly represent your company outside the workplace.
- Build team cohesion: Shared appreciation experiences strengthen relationships among remote employees and in-office staff.
Talk to a specialist to get started on your employee appreciation gifts.
Why choose Anthem Branding for employee appreciation gifts?
Expert customization: Tailored to your brand’s needs
Quick turnaround: Fast and reliable production times
Low minimum orders: Ideal for businesses of any size
Quality assurance: Rigorous testing for quality and environmental standards
Exclusive access: Direct access to iconic premium brands
Discover how Anthem Branding can elevate your brand with premium corporate clothing and embroidered logo gifts. Contact us today to get started on your custom merchandise.
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Why choose Anthem Branding for employee appreciation gifts?
Let’s just say we’ve gotten pretty good at custom merchandise. When you choose Anthem Branding for your employee appreciation program, you get:
- Expert customization: Our specialty techniques add your company logos, designs, colors, and accessories to premium products in ways other companies can’t match.
- Quick turnaround: Your custom merchandise arrives when you need it through streamlined manufacturing and shipping.
- Low minimum orders: Order exactly what you need, from small team appreciation runs to company-wide event sets.
- Premium products: Each product passes strict quality testing before it reaches your team.
- Top brand access: Not only do we customize better than the rest, but we even have exclusive customization access to brands you won’t find anywhere else.
Contact us to start your custom merchandise project and let our design team bring your vision to life.
Employee appreciation gift ideas for new team members
The right welcome gift sets the tone for new talent. Our custom products spark excitement from day one and showcase your company culture.
Try these awesome gift ideas:
- Custom water bottles for daily commute and hydration
- Premium tumblers from Yeti to keep drinks cold through meetings
- Screen-printed T‑shirts that build team unity
- Bluetooth speakers for office or remote work
- Custom hats with subtle embroidered logos
- Branded 13-month desk planners and notebooks for daily planning
- Embroidered backpacks for commutes
- Personalized tech accessories for the modern office
For the most thoughtful gift, select an item related to your industry.
Employee appreciation gifts for remote teams
Remote teams bond through excellent gifts that create shared experiences. Send each team member custom hoodies for virtual meetings, desk accessories for home offices, or premium headphones for focused work. These thoughtful touches build team spirit across distances and build team memories.
Employee appreciation gifts for work anniversaries
Work anniversaries deserve meaningful office gifts that recognize loyalty. Try custom jackets with years of service subtly embroidered, custom mugs with an inside joke, or premium desk accessories. Match anniversary gift significance to the milestone — more premium items for longer tenures.
Employee Appreciation Day gift ideas
Personalized Employee Appreciation Day gifts stand out when they match your company culture and mix practical use with celebratory flair. Our clients often pick these favorites:
How can I personalize employee appreciation gifts?
At Anthem Branding, we take customization to the limit. Give us your idea and we’ll find a way to make it happen. Here are some of the many ways we can customize your staff appreciation gifts:
- Screen printing bold, vibrant logos or messages on T‑shirts, hoodies, and bags to match your company branding
- Sublimation printing full-color, photo-quality designs on mugs, water bottles, and mousepads
- Custom embroidery of names or initials on premium apparel such as jackets, polos, and caps
- Decorative patches with company symbols or achievement emblems on backpacks or denim items
- Including a heartfelt note from leadership with each gift
- Gift baskets with multiple fun items centered around preferences
- Custom packaging with the recipient’s name and department
Contact our merchandise design team if you’d like help dreaming up something wild.
When to show employees you care
Custom gifts mark the moments that matter to your team. A personalized gift builds stronger connections between hardworking employees and your brand.
Here are some moments where custom merchandise makes a big impact:
- Work anniversaries that highlight years of dedication
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Promotions to new roles
- New additions to employee families
- Marriage celebrations
- Personal development acknowledgment
- Outstanding performance achievements
Each milestone deserves the perfect gift. And your employees will spread your brand story at the office and beyond while wearing your custom merch.
Custom packaging for employee appreciation gifts
The first thing your employee sees is the package for their custom gift. Custom packaging tells them they’re appreciated before they open the box.
We print your logo and brand colors on packaging materials that match your quality standards. Our popular options range from simple brand touches to complete custom unboxing experiences. Our design team creates amazing gift boxes that impress recipients and convey genuine gratitude.
Dropshipping employee appreciation gifts
We can dropship employee appreciation gifts to eliminate the hassle of receiving, storing, and reshipping items to multiple recipients. Order custom corporate gifts and send them directly to your team members, whether they’re in-office or remote. During the holiday season when shipping companies are overwhelmed, direct shipping helps your gifts arrive on time to spread holiday cheer.
Direct shipping also lets you:
- Save time and resources since you don’t handle inventory.
- Track deliveries to multiple locations from a single dashboard.
- Scale your gifting program without complicated logistics.
- Maintain gift presentation quality since items ship directly from our facility.
- Reduce shipping costs by sending items straight to recipients.
Bulk employee appreciation gifting
Your large teams and departments deserve custom gifts that match your high standards. We deliver consistent quality across orders, regardless of size.
Bulk orders start at 144 pieces and go as high as you want. Our production team maintains quality control on bulk gift orders through each manufacturing step. Contact us about bulk discounts for your next company-wide gift project.
Contact us to get started on your employee appreciation gifts today.
Staff appreciation FAQs
What gift can I give to executives?
Executives appreciate premium custom merchandise that matches their professional image. High-end custom jackets, leather accessories, or premium drinkware showcase your attention to detail. Select quality products that align with their leadership style and company culture.
What are some small tokens of gratitude for employees?
Even on a tight budget, you can show meaningful appreciation. Budget-friendly options include custom mugs, desk accessories, or hats. Pair these with a handwritten note or personal message expressing appreciation for their contributions.
What can I give employees during wellness initiatives?
Wellness program participants appreciate gifts that support their health journey. Try fitness trackers, high-quality water bottles, ergonomic desk accessories (like adjustable chairs), or custom apparel for workouts. These gifts reinforce your commitment to employee well-being and a healthy company culture.
Can I return custom employee appreciation gifts?
Once we whip up a run of custom merch, it’s yours to keep. We’ll work with you through all stages of design and production to make sure you want to keep your custom gifts.
What is the turnaround time on employee appreciation gifts?
Turnaround times depend on product type and customization requirements.
- Off-the-shelf products: Approximately 10 – 14 business days plus shipping time
- Totally custom products: 2 – 4 months
- Air shipping: 2 – 2.5 months
- Ocean shipping: 3 – 4 months
Custom orders include time for sample creation, full production, and shipping. If you give us your delivery date requirements, we will work with you to choose the right shipping method.