People who work from home spend hours at a desk in the same room they live in. The best gifts make the desk more comfortable and give them a reason to step away from it.
A more comfortable desk
- A good desk mat or wrist support. Small and often used.
- A laptop stand or footrest. Posture matters over a long day.
- A decent headset or earbuds if they take a lot of calls. Ask what they already like.
- A desk lamp with good light.
Better breaks
- A nice water bottle or insulated mug to keep a drink near.
- Tea, coffee or snacks to make the afternoon better.
- A book, a puzzle or a small game for a screen-free break.
- A plant that doesn't need much care.
Draw a line between work and home
A candle, a soft blanket or a gift card for a meal out helps mark the end of the workday.
What to skip
- Gifts that add clutter or cables.
- Tech they would want to choose themselves, like keyboards or monitors.
- Jokes about working in pajamas.
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See our full list of picks on the remote worker gift page, or look through gift ideas for other jobs.