{"id":16442,"date":"2016-05-27T10:33:35","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T16:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/?p=16442"},"modified":"2022-09-13T13:14:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T18:14:35","slug":"20-small-simple-recognition-gifts-under-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/20-small-simple-recognition-gifts-under-20\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Small &#038; Simple Recognition Gifts Under $20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"649\" src=\"\/blog\/media\/recognition-gift.jpg\" alt=\"Recognition Gift \" class=\"wp-image-16443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/recognition-gift.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/recognition-gift-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/recognition-gift-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/recognition-gift-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It always serves managers well to recognize the efforts of their employees. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/recognition\">recognition gifts<\/a> can add up quickly and break the bank if you\u2019re not careful. Try these simple recognition gifts under $20 and print a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Standard-Certificates\">certificate<\/a> to accompany them. It&#8217;s a great way to treat your employees and show why you appreciate their hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Clever Coffee Mugs<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Everyone needs their caffeine fix to get the day off to a good start so give your dedicated staff members funny and thoughtful coffee mugs (and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/recognition\/pins-and-medallions\/lapel-pins\/coffee-first-pin\">lapel pins<\/a>) they can use in the office<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/recognition\/pins-and-medallions\/lapel-pins\/coffee-first-pin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/pin288-coffee-first-pin-000.jpg\" alt=\"cofffe mug pin recognition award\" class=\"wp-image-19393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/pin288-coffee-first-pin-000.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/pin288-coffee-first-pin-000-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Case of Cola<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s Diet Coke or A&amp;W Cream Soda, surprise an employee with a case of their favorite beverage as a useful, sweet recognition gift.<\/li><li><strong>Travel Tumblers<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Available for hot or cold beverages, people appreciate a high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/recognition\/employee-gifts\/16-oz-travel-tumbler\">tumbler<\/a> they can take on-the-go. <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/recognition\/employee-gifts\/16-oz-travel-tumbler#x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/16-oz-travel-tumbler-001.gif\" alt=\"travel tumbler recognition gift\" class=\"wp-image-19394\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Lunch Out:<\/strong> Treat an employee who has really been going the extra mile lately to a lunch out of the office. It doesn\u2019t have to be anything fancy, just an hour away from their desk without having to pay for a good meal. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cozy Cubicle:<\/strong> A cute desk lamp, a cuddly blanket, or even a foot hammock are inexpensive recognition gifts that make a staff member\u2019s workspace feel more like home. &nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Water Bottles<\/strong>: The health benefits of staying hydrated throughout the day cannot be overemphasized so encourage your top talent to drink water with a nice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/office-essentials\/welcome-back\/24-oz-bottle-with-white-strip-for-individual-name\">water bottle<\/a> they can keep at work. &nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/office-essentials\/work-from-home\/one-team-one-dream-notebook\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/one-team-one-dream-notebook-000.gif\" alt=\"one team one dream notebook\" class=\"wp-image-19395\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nifty Notebooks<\/strong>: For the employee who always takes notes and stays on the ball, a nice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/office-essentials\/work-from-home\/vip-notebook\">notebook<\/a> is the perfect recognition gift. \u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnpartystore.com\/party-supplies\/party-games\">Desk Toys<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: All work and no play makes for a dull work environment. Encourage employees to enjoy their time at work with fun and playful recognition gifts.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/pictures\/10-stress-relieving-gadgets-everyone-needs\/\">Stress Relievers<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Even if a person loves their job, work can be stressful. Give a recognition gift that helps a person stay calm while at work. It\u2019s a win-win for everyone. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Movie Ticket:<\/strong> Pick up a gift certificate for a movie ticket for one of your driven employees so s\/he can escape reality at the cinema one evening. \u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Caffeine Rush<\/strong>: Whether it\u2019s a bag of coffee or some loose tea, provide the energy boost your hardest worker needs to get through the day. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Gift Certificates<\/strong>: Whether it\u2019s for Amazon, Starbucks, or anything else, $20 goes along way when making a purchase. \u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sweet Treats:<\/strong> From candy to cookies, there\u2019s always a sweet treat that can entice the most focused employee to take a break and appreciate the recognition from management. \u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/cake-pops.gif\" alt=\"cake pops sweet treats for employees\" class=\"wp-image-19397\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tech Accessories<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/office-essentials\/work-from-home\/team-earbuds-with-case\">Earbuds<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/recognition\/employee-gifts\/electronics\/team-phone-bank-charger\">chargers<\/a>, and cases are just a few tech accessories everyone needs and loves. \u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Beloved Beverages:<\/strong> Depending on your work environment, a six-pack of local ale or a bottle of wine are wonderful recognition gifts to give. \u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Lunch Boxes<\/strong>: For the dedicated employee who loves to cook, give a lunch box so s\/he can bring in their amazing food to enjoy at work. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Picture Frame<\/strong>: For those great pictures this employee got at their wedding, on vacation or of their loved ones, picture frames add life and love to an employee\u2019s desk. \u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Coloring Books<\/strong>: Considered a wonderful way to unwind, check out the coloring books illustrated for adults that are currently available. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Best Sellers:<\/strong> Maybe one of your highest performers is a total bookworm. Pick up a copy of the latest bestseller as a recognition gift. \u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pet Gear<\/strong>: Perfect for the employee who loves their pets, cute collars, handmade treats, and pet clothing are fun and generous recognition gifts to give.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter which ideas you use to recognize the efforts of their employees, these simple gifts will have a big impact on your employees. Combine any of the above ideas with a handwritten <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/invitations\/invitation-accessories\/note-cards\">thank you note<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/greeting-cards\">greeting card<\/a> as a finishing touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It always serves managers well to recognize the efforts of their employees. However, recognition gifts can add up quickly and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":16443,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[332,449,450],"class_list":["post-16442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-employee-recognition","tag-employee-gifts","tag-simple-gift-ideas","tag-workplace-gifts"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16442"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16442"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16442\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19398,"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16442\/revisions\/19398"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}