Giving gifts to your co-workers or employees can be a tricky business. You want to give something that they really enjoy but that won’t break your piggy bank. You want to give something that suits the individual’s tastes but doesn’t suggest anything politically. We’ve got a few suggestions that can mostly be given to any gender and anyone of almost any age that we think will help you in your gift hunting.

1. Everyone uses a notepad, even if the note is just for them. Choose ones that reflect their hobbies or showcase the type of work they do.

2. People are always looking for a clip for all those papers we still have. If you give them a magnetic clip holder, they will always have their own clips. They can also play games and make funny shapes when someone on the phone has put them on hold. Everybody occasionally has to take work home or walk away from the desk to write or review what they wrote on the computer. Give them a laptop desk. They have some lap desks that have a pillow on the side that fits over your legs. Some of them also have under dash storage.

3. Sneakers full of things are always good. Fill them with a variety of sample packs of coffee, cocoa, jams and jellies, cookies and snacks, specialty teas, cheeses and meats.

4. Have you ever planned to stop on the way home from work to pick something up, but forgot the item you really needed? We all have. But now, you can get door-hanging notepads that say “Don’t Forget.” They hang on your office doorknob or in your desk drawer. You write things on them as you think about them throughout the day. When you leave, the list is there for you to tear out the page and head to the car.

5. We all sit in rush hour traffic every day. An audio book on cassette will take your mind off the traffic.

6. The truth is that we are all watchers of the clock. Find a cool little desk clock. Just don’t give it to the person who is late every morning.

7. We don’t always plan ahead. Most of us forget our umbrella on the day it rains heavily. With the new mini umbrella you gave them, that won’t be a problem. Mini umbrellas fit nicely inside a purse, briefcase or desk drawer.

8. Everyone loves those little yellow sticky notes. You can gift a more decorated stack that is printed with flowers, sailboats, mountains, or whatever hobby best suits the recipient.

9. Have you ever received a card that a man had in his wallet until it broke? It seemed pretty sad, didn’t it? Anyone handing out their business card would appreciate a silver or gold business card holder case.

10. Find the guy who took pictures of the latest company functions; Christmas party, company picnic, company exhibition booth. Get all the photos of the recipient and their co-workers and fill a photo bin to place on a co-worker’s desk. Please attach a note that you can change the photos of your family members if you wish.

11. We have mail and not everyone has a secretary to open it. A letter opener that reflects the recipient’s hobby will be a welcome gift.