8 Best Promo Item Ideas For Your Employees

Your employees deserve the best

The workplace has changed over the years and we’ve seen a rising trend in companies investing in less overall promotional items but higher quality items to gift to their employees. It’s a trend that we feel is for the better as it means less overall consumption and also investing in items that employees actually want to use. Makes sense right? If you’re going to buy something for your staff don’t you want to make sure it’s actually going to be used?

Since remote work has become so prevalent, we’ve found that investing in quality merch for your employees matters more than ever. Feeling connected to your office and coworkers can happen in many small (and large) ways throughout the day. From staying hydrated during a meeting and seeing your matching water bottles over Zoom, to going for a jog with your windbreaker getting a compliment from your running mates. There are tons of ways to keep your employees feeling connected to your company. Here are our favorites!: 

Water bottle

Staying hydrated throughout the day has been scientifically proven to make you feel more energized and more focused. Our water bottles allow your brand to be the vessel of hydration for your thirsty employees. Available in lots of sizes and colors. Our favorite is the SIGG traveler. It has a timeless style and is tough enough to take on hiking trips when you’re done working for the week.

Hat/beanie

No matter the season, headwear is always a good investment. It’s great for brand visibility, great of usability and can be quite stylish. That checks all the boxes of an effective promotional item. Our classic 6 panel hat is perfect on every head shape and comes in lots of colors to help your brand’s logo stand out. For fall and winter, we recommend our fisherman beanies. They’ve been a best seller since we started offering them which means they’ve been fashion tested and are fashion approved.

Zip hoodie

Most folks see the zip hoodie as the ubiquitous uniform of the office swag bag (and in some ways it is), BUT there is a reason why this item is a favorite for promotional items - it’s versatile, comfortable and functional. Our zip hoodie has a brushed fleece interior and a hefty 350gsm weight, making it an instant favorite whenever someone tries it on.

Shopping bag

The tote bag is usually the default item when it comes to bags as promotional items, but the real winner is the shopping bag. It has a flat bottom (ideal for stacking), has extra width to hold everything from workout clothes, your yoga mat, groceries for dinner, you laptop and tons more. We always recommend this when our customers are looking for something practical and stylish.

Windbreaker

Living in a northern climate means our summers aren’t so hot and our spring and fall can feel longer than the rest of the world. This is what the windbreaker is made for. An easy shell jacket to give you lightweight wind protection and breathability. It’s a perfect everyday jacket and is our go to for when you function and form are equally important.

Puff vest

Speaking of long springs and autumns, winter can feel like an eternity at times. For those chilly days, we love our puff vests. They’re lightweight, come in men’s and women’s fit (for the most comfortable fit) and are made of 100% recycled polyester. These have been a huge seller for sales teams and for when employees need warmth and function in and out of the office.

Pencil bag

The humble pencil bag is a small promotional item but it might actually be the most practical on our list! When you talk about function and usability, there are few items that can do more than this. It can be used for travel, everyday carry, toiletries, and give aways. Its petite size and “lagom” size will ensure it’s used often.

Now that you have an idea of how you can keep your employees looking and feeling their best, we invite you to try out some of our items and chat with us about what we can do for you. Visit our showroom or get in touch digitally.