Corporate Gifts for Employees: Thoughtful Gifts for the Whole Team
The best team gift is one everyone can use, whatever their home or festival. A herbal incense set or a festive box works for the whole office; a brass dhuni or copper bottle set suits managers and long-serving staff; a kansa thali set marks a real milestone, like ten years or a big promotion. Set one budget for the team and one for milestones, then build the list below.
What employees actually keep
Around 40% of employees say they have re-gifted or thrown out a corporate gift (Snappy survey, reported by People Matters). The gifts that miss are usually generic: a gadget nobody asked for, stationery with a logo, a hamper finished in a week. The gifts that land are useful at home and feel chosen, even when everyone gets the same one.
That is why a herbal incense set for every desk, a copper bottle for long-serving staff and a kansa thali set for a real milestone work so well together: each is something people use, and each tier is clearly tied to a reason.
Why copper and herbal incense suit a whole team
- Copper bottles are used every day at the desk or bedside, and copper has a documented antimicrobial effect on stored water (Sudha et al.) and on surfaces (Salgado et al.).
- Herbal incense and havan cups work in every home, light to ship, and fit a team-wide budget.
- A kansa thali set is the milestone gift: often called the healing metal in Ayurveda, and made to be kept.
A copper bottle and glass set: a daily-use gift for managers and long-serving team members.
A simple plan for the whole team
Everyone
Moksae Festival Gift Combo — Herbal Incense & Sambrani SetThe same gift for all keeps it fair.Rs. 695
Team leads
Handcrafted Brass Dhuni with HandleA handcrafted brass dhuni.Rs. 990
Milestones
6-Piece Kansa Ayurvedic Thali 11.5" (कांसे का डिनर सेट)Retirements, ten years, big promotions.Rs. 6,490
A simple team gifting plan
| Group | Suggested gift | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone | Festive gift box or herbal incense set | Same gift for all keeps it fair |
| Team leads and managers | Brass dhuni or copper bottle set | A step up, still practical |
| 5–10 year anniversaries | Copper bottle set or brass dhuni gift box | Mention the years on the card |
| Retirement and big milestones | Kansa thali set | A heirloom to take home |
Getting team gifting right
Step 01
Count everyone
Include contract staff and interns; leaving people out hurts more than a small gift helps.
Pick one gift for all
A single team gift avoids comparisons; save tiers for milestones.
Think about home
Gifts for the home work for every age, family and festival.
Order with buffer
Add a few extra for new joiners and last-minute names.
Should every employee get the same gift?
Yes, for the main festival gift. One gift for everyone avoids comparisons and is easier to plan. Use tiers only for milestones such as five or ten years with the company, promotions and retirements, and say why on the card.
Gift ideas for work anniversaries and retirement
- Five years: a copper bottle and glass set or a brass dhuni.
- Ten years: the Sthira brass dhuni gift box.
- Retirement: a kansa thali set, a gift to use at family meals for years.
Team gifts by budget
Top pick
Rs. 695
Herbal incense, havan cups and a ceramic stand in one box.
Best for: Every employee
Rs. 495
Lemongrass and sandalwood incense for focus at the desk.
Best for: Every employee
Rs. 990
Solid brass dhuni with a handle.
Best for: Managers, team leads
Rs. 1,750
Copper bottle and two glasses.
Best for: Long-serving team members
Unlocks a free gift with your order
Milestone
From Rs. 6,490
Six-piece kansa thali set.
Best for: Work anniversaries, retirement, leadership
Unlocks a free gift + free designer stand
Plan gifts for your team
Set quantities for the team gift and any milestone gifts, then send it on WhatsApp.
Price list (live prices, per piece)
Totals are at our regular prices. For 10 or more pieces, message us on WhatsApp: we confirm availability, any bulk pricing, packing and delivery dates for your order.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Diwali gift for employees?
A festive gift box or herbal incense set for everyone works for every home and fits most budgets; add a brass or copper piece for managers.
How much should a company spend per employee gift?
Most teams pick one budget for everyone and a higher one for milestones. See our corporate gifts under ₹1,000 for team-wide ideas.
Can you deliver to remote employees?
Message us on WhatsApp with the addresses and dates and we’ll confirm what’s possible for your order.
What is a good Diwali gift for employees under ₹500?
A herbal incense set or Kashi havan cups: useful in every home and under ₹500.
What is a good retirement gift for a colleague?
A kansa thali set: traditional, lasting and something they will use with family.
How do we choose one gift for a diverse team?
Pick something for the home rather than a specific ritual, such as a festive gift box, herbal incense or a copper bottle set.
Sources & References
- People Matters, "Good gifting: what are you gifting your employees this holiday season?" (cites a 2018 Snappy survey: about 40% of employees have re-gifted or thrown out a corporate gift)
- Sudha V.B.P. et al. (2012), "Storing drinking-water in copper pots kills contaminating diarrhoeagenic bacteria", Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
- Salgado C.D. et al. (2013), "Copper surfaces reduce the rate of healthcare-acquired infections in the intensive care unit", Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
- Galib et al. (2011), "Therapeutic potentials of metals in ancient India: a review through Charaka Samhita", Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

