Employee gifts

Corporate Gifts for Employees: Thoughtful Gifts for the Whole Team

AT A GLANCE • DIRECT ANSWER

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.

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Moksae Festive Calm Diwali Gift Box (3 Daily Incense Packs + 1 Sacred Havan Cup Set) - MoksaeMoksae Festive Calm Diwali Gift Box (3 Daily Incense Packs + 1 Sacred Havan Cup Set)
01 · Moksae guide

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.

40%
of employees say they have re-gifted or thrown out a corporate giftSource: Snappy survey (2018), via People Matters
02 · Moksae guide

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.
Hand-painted copper bottle with two matching glasses

A copper bottle and glass set: a daily-use gift for managers and long-serving team members.

03 · Gift tiers

A simple plan for the whole team

04 · Comparison

A simple team gifting plan

Method Comparison
GroupSuggested giftTip
EveryoneFestive gift box or herbal incense set Same gift for all keeps it fair
Team leads and managersBrass dhuni or copper bottle set A step up, still practical
5–10 year anniversariesCopper bottle set or brass dhuni gift box Mention the years on the card
Retirement and big milestonesKansa thali set A heirloom to take home
05 · Step by step

Getting team gifting right

Handcrafted brass dhuni styled on a wooden console with soft ivory linen Step 01

Count everyone

Step 01

Include contract staff and interns; leaving people out hurts more than a small gift helps.

Pick one gift for all

Step 02

A single team gift avoids comparisons; save tiers for milestones.

Think about home

Step 03

Gifts for the home work for every age, family and festival.

Order with buffer

Step 04

Add a few extra for new joiners and last-minute names.

06 · Gift enclosure

Messages for the team

  • Thank you for everything you put into this year. Wishing you and your family a joyful season.

  • Small token, big thanks. Happy festivities from all of us.

  • Ten years with us: thank you for your loyalty and hard work. This one is for your home.

07 · Quick answer

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.

08 · Moksae guide

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.
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CURATED SELECTION

Team gifts by budget

Top pickMoksae Festival Gift Combo — Herbal Incense & Sambrani Set · Rs. 695
Bulk gifting

Plan gifts for your team

Set quantities for the team gift and any milestone gifts, then send it on WhatsApp.

1. Choose gifts and quantities
2. A few details

Price list (live prices, per piece)

GiftPrice each× 10× 25× 50
6-Piece Kansa Ayurvedic Thali 11.5" (कांसे का डिनर सेट)Rs. 6,490Rs. 64,900Rs. 162,250Rs. 324,500
Moksae Sthira Pure Brass Dhuni Fumer & Frankincense Resin Gift SetRs. 2,999Rs. 29,990Rs. 74,975Rs. 149,950
Meenakari Copper Bedroom Bottle & Glass SetRs. 1,750Rs. 17,500Rs. 43,750Rs. 87,500
Pure Brass Coffee Filter with Tumbler & Saucer Set (Dabara Sets)Rs. 1,490Rs. 14,900Rs. 37,250Rs. 74,500
Brass Engraved Masala DaniRs. 1,490Rs. 14,900Rs. 37,250Rs. 74,500
Handcrafted Brass Dhuni with HandleRs. 990Rs. 9,900Rs. 24,750Rs. 49,500
Moksae Festival Gift Combo — Herbal Incense & Sambrani SetRs. 695Rs. 6,950Rs. 17,375Rs. 34,750
Sandalwood, Lemongrass & Patchouli Bambooless Incense | The Full Day SetRs. 595Rs. 5,950Rs. 14,875Rs. 29,750
Lemongrass & Sandalwood Bambooless Incense | The Work Day SetRs. 495Rs. 4,950Rs. 12,375Rs. 24,750
Sandalwood & Lavender Bambooless Incense | The Slow Down SetRs. 495Rs. 4,950Rs. 12,375Rs. 24,750
Pure Oud Sambrani Havan Cups | Kashi RitualRs. 265Rs. 2,650Rs. 6,625Rs. 13,250

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.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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.

RESEARCH & CITATIONS

Sources & References

  1. 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)
  2. Sudha V.B.P. et al. (2012), "Storing drinking-water in copper pots kills contaminating diarrhoeagenic bacteria", Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
  3. Salgado C.D. et al. (2013), "Copper surfaces reduce the rate of healthcare-acquired infections in the intensive care unit", Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
  4. Galib et al. (2011), "Therapeutic potentials of metals in ancient India: a review through Charaka Samhita", Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine