Sure, Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the people in your life who you love, but the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime — that's a third of your life spent with colleagues. Whether you love them, just kind of like them or absolutely loathe them, you're sort of stuck with them, so gifting them a Valentine's Day present just shows your appreciation for their contributions, advice, help or what have you. Here are 25 Valentine's Day gift ideas to inspire your thinking about what gifts to give to coworkers that aren't awkward and that shouldn't break the bank. This delicious pizza is a surefire way to express your appreciation on Valentine's Day. Who doesn't love chocolate or pizza? This Kate Spade tote is a perfect gift for any of your coworkers who love cooking their own lunch and bringing it in to eat. The coated-linen cover complemented by an insulated interior make this tote an ideal alternative to brown bags. Any professional with a to-do list will appreciate a productivity planner to help them sort their ideas and manifest results. This one from Paper Source is designed to help your coworker beat procrastination and get more important work done. Help your coworker or boss get organized with this Dormify beautifully designed mint desk collection, including an organizer, a letter tray, a magazine file and a pencil cup. You can add folders, waste bins, desk lamps and more, too. These geometric paperweights made of copper and concrete from Etsy will add a stylish touch to your coworker's busy desk. They can also be used as bookends. A customizable Nutella spoon from Etsy is a great gift for the chocolate fiends in your office. Just enter the name of your coworker and any other relevant information to appear in your personalized spoon. A candle that smells like "calm" can help your coworker destress. This lavender-scented Yankee candle, for example, is described as "lush lavender and rich vanilla [combined] with woody notes to make a cool sensation of night descending on a field in purple bloom." Mugs are an easy gift for coworkers — especially the ones who enjoy their coffee. Make it more fun by customizing a personal message (perhaps an inside joke) on the inside of this coffee mug from Etsy. Everyone is always looking for a pen or pencil — somehow we always lose them. So why not gift your coworker a chocolate one for the next time they go ransacking their desk? These ones from Etsy are made to order. There's always one person in the office who is a little too obsessed with Starbucks. You know — the coworker who takes full advantage of their Starbucks card and drinks several cups of coffee a day. Gift them a personalized cup, like this one from Etsy. There's little more comforting in life than fuzzy socks or cupcakes. Combine the two, and you have an unbeatable gift for a lucky coworker. Check out these fuzzy sock cupcakes from Etsy. Valentine's Day is as much about consuming copious chocolate bars as it is about celebrating the people you love. Let your coworker know you're grateful for them by gifting them a personalized candy bar that says so. Here's a great one from Etsy. What's inside your coworker's briefcase? Maybe it was a mess of papers. But it's beer now. Give your beer aficionado this beer briefcase, which clandestinely holds six bottles. Maybe your office could use a little life. Gift your coworker air plants, which requirevery little maintenance. Here's a set of three natural seed pod containers with concolor air plants from Etsy. For the wine connoisseur, consider stemless wine glasses designed with a special theme for Valentine's Day. This set of four spells out L-O-V-E, for example. For your overworked coworker who could use a little self-care time, consider a gift card for them to put towards enjoying a spa treatment. Something like this from Massage Envy (price up to you), is great because there are locations nationwide. For your work wife, this donut coffee mug perfectly sums up how you feel about your relationship — you like them a lot; in fact, you might even say you need them. It's ceramic, which makes it great for the coffee lover or hot chocolate enthusiast, and it comes made to order on Etsy. Everyone loves cupcakes. Here's a kit for your coworker to bake their own. It comes with 48 cupcake cases and 24 heart toppers. This Etsy bath bombs gift set includes a donut, candy, cookies and other Valentine's Day treats. Except, unlike all the other Valentine's Day sweets you're coworkers (and you) will be consuming that day, they're not for eating; they're for bathing — and your coworker will appreciate that, too, when they're practicing a little self care. This blank, lined journal makes a great gift for your favorite female coworker on Valentines Day. She can keep all of her meeting notes, her to-do list, her "someday goals" or just her daily musings inside. When you work in an office setting, all of your coworkers will absolutely need personalized custom stationery for their note writing. (Right?) This customizable stationery from Etsy is a fantastic gift for the organized coworker who likes a bit of pizazz. Just include the name you would like printed on your set in the comments box upon purchase, and specify any color changes you would like to the border, text and graphic. Does your coworker always use a lanyard to hold their keycard? Could it use some upgrading to be a little more... fashion forward? Consider this personalized leather option from Etsy that's professional while making a statement. Perhaps you don't feel that it's appropriate to go shopping for a Valentine's Day gift for your coworker, or you don't feel comfortable gifting just one or two people a present. If that's the case, why not bake some cookies and bring them in for the whole office? Chocolate chip cookies are always a hit, and you can find an easy recipe online, like this one for Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Sure, maybe roses are a little romantic. But everyone loves fresh flowers. And you can order a Valentine's Day bundle for your work wife through ProFlowers. This bouquet of alstroemeria, known as Peruvian lilies, will add vibrant color to any bland cubicle or office space. It contains 100 blooms of Peruvian Lilies, which accounts for approximately four blooms per stem. Valentine's Day candy is a must on this holiday. You're going to see it lining the aisles of every supermarket and convenience store, tempting you to buy it (for yourself) anyway. This pack of Dove Valentine's Day Pink Champagne & Milk Chocolate Swirl Hearts is an easy Valentine's Day gift that will let your coworker know that you were thinking of them. -- This article reflects the views of the author and not necessarily those of Fairygodboss. AnnaMarie Houlisis a multimedia journalist for a gamut of both online and print publications, as well as an adventure aficionado and travel blogger at HerReport.org. She covers all things women's empowerment — from navigating the workplace to navigating the world. She writes about everything from gender issues in the workforce to gender issues all across the globe.1. Sweetheart Chocolate Pretzel Pizza
2. Out to Lunch Tote
3. Productivity Planner
4. Mint to Be Desk Collection
5. Geometric Paperweights
6. My Nutella Spoon
7. Stress-Reducing Candle
8. Funny Coffee Mug
9. Chocolate Pencils
10. Personalized Starbucks Cup
11. Fuzzy Sock Cupcakes
12. Personalized Candy Bar
13. Beer Briefcase
14. Air Plants
15. Stemless Wine Glasses
16. Massage Envy Gift Card
17. “Donut You Know I Like You a Hole Bunch” Coffee Mug
18. Valentine's Day Cupcake Kit
19. Sweets-Themed Bath Bombs
20. “Happy Valentine’s Day to My Work Wife” Journal
21. Personalized Custom Stationery
22. Personalized Leather Lanyard
23. Home-Baked Cookies
24. Valentine's Day-Themed Fresh Flowers
25. Valentine's Day Candy
What Valentine's gifts have you found to work well for colleagues? Share in the comments to help other Fairygodboss members.
FAQs
Should I get Valentines for my coworkers? ›
The most special friendships can form anywhere—even in the depths of a boardroom. If you were lucky enough to find your friend soulmate at work, you definitely want to give a Valentine's Day gift that's a bit more meaningful.
How to make Valentine's Day special on a budget? ›- Make them a hearty, yummy breakfast.
- Finish their laundry the morning of V-Day.
- Leave a note in their coat pocket so they'll find it randomly.
- Surprise them with morning sex.
- Bake their favorite dessert.
- Candy (57%)
- Greeting cards (40%)
- Flowers (39%)
- An evening out (32%)
- Jewelry (22%)
- Clothing (21%)
- Gift cards (19%)
- Bagels with cream cheese, peanut butter and jams or jellies.
- Various pastries such as donuts, Danishes, cinnamon rolls, muffins and scones.
- Yogurts, yogurt parfaits and fruit platters for health-conscious employees.
- Other tasty breakfast foods.
Do not hug anyone you supervise. It is okay to return — but not initiate — hugs from clients. Do not hug anyone at the office you are dating. Hugging peers is probably okay, but only for those you do not see every day, and only if they are comfortable with it.
What is a normal Valentine's Day gift? ›1. Valentine's Day cards. Although cards are usually given in combination with other gifts like flowers or chocolates, more than 52% of consumers will present their loved ones with a Valentine's Day card. You can score some extra points by personalizing your card with a photo or heartfelt poem.
How much is reasonable to spend on Valentine's Day? ›Driver's data finds those who are in one to two-year relationships are the most susceptible to high prices. They will be dropping $247 on average, whereas those together for less than a year will be spending $186. Those who've been at each other's sides for over ten years will spend about $189.
How much is enough for Valentine's Day? ›Established Romantic Relationships
Considering the current inflation rate has come down to half of that, we suggest doubling the price tag to about $100. Another survey from Trustpilot shared that the V-Day activities will cost you about $157.52 for relationships two years or older.
- Chocolates/Sweets.
- Flowers.
- Gift Cards/Vouchers.
- Clothing.
- Perfumes.
- Valentine's Day Cards.
- Left: trending berry color pallette. ...
- Foodie Gifts. ...
- Left/top: Heart and Monogram Ornaments Wool Felt Supply Kit from Lolli & Grace. ...
- Make and gift heart engraved plant pots with this tutorial from Kingston Home. ...
- Evergreen Household Gifts.
What is the best candy for Valentine's Day? ›
- Reese's Miniatures Chocolate Valentine's Variety. ...
- Hershey's Hugs and Kisses Assortment. ...
- Tolberone Swiss Chocolate Variety Pack. ...
- Madelaine Premium Chocolate Hearts. ...
- Vosges Haut-Chocolate Love Note Truffle Collection. ...
- Lindt Assorted Chocolate Truffles. ...
- Merci Finest Assortment European Chocolate.
For Valentine's Day 2024, roughly half of surveyed U.S. shoppers said they would buy chocolate or candy as a gift for another, making it the most shopped for Valentine's Day gift. About a third of respondents said they intended to purchase flowers.
What do guys want for Valentine's day? ›Some guys may be yearning for a high-quality turntable; others may want nothing more than a reliable chef's knife. Some want a trip to the spa and fancy skin care. (And, of course, there are the guys who truly just want a nice dinner and chocolate.)
Should you get your coworkers gifts? ›With anything that involves a business, it should always be done within the rules instituted by your organization. Gifts should not be given with the intent to manipulate, flatter, domineer, or tease your colleagues. As a rule, gift giving is and should never be mandatory.
Who is supposed to get gifts on Valentine's Day? ›Valentine's Day gifts do not need to be restricted to romantic partners. If you have children, they too will appreciate a little treat such as chocolates with their breakfast or a special dinner with candles lit.
Is it OK to love a coworker? ›Office romances can work out, and there are no state or federal laws that say you can't date a coworker. However, your company may have policies regarding such relationships, so it is important to educate yourself about these guidelines before you pursue a potential relationship.
Is it normal to love your coworkers? ›When you tally up all that time, and the fact it takes about 200 hours to become best friends with someone, it's no surprise many people form close bonds with their workmates. Many people also have a "work spouse," who they constantly message, talk to about the stresses of work, and hang out with.