Gift-giving is an important part of maintaining good relationships with clients and also keeping employees happy and satisfied.

Of course not everyone is a master gift-chooser, so having some direction when you want to select goodies that will actually be appreciated is useful.

To that end, here are just a few classier gift options that could make your corporate gifting much less of a pain to orchestrate.

Good quality drinkware

There is a widespread trend for businesses to give away cheap and cheerful reusable water bottles and drinks containers as part of a drive to seem aware of sustainability issues while still providing gifts for which the recipients will be grateful.

However, if you want to take it a step further and really impress employees and clients, opting for higher end drinkware by Kinto and other respected brands is sensible. These will be items that can be used and treasured for years, rather than enjoyed for a short period before being discarded, so they are arguably much more sustainable as well.

Portable tech

In terms of usability, there are a few portable tech gifts that will really be a godsend for modern businesspeople, so you can take your pick according to the choice that you think will mesh well with your clients and employees.

A portable power bank, for example, might be the ultimate life-saver for people who are often on the go and want to avoid their smartphone’s battery from being a limiting factor on what they can get done in a day.

Likewise a smart speaker, or simply a Bluetooth wireless speaker without specific smart functionality, will be appreciated, as even if the recipient already has one, it is super easy to re-gift to friends and family.

Experiences

If the context is right and the person in question is suitable, a gift of an experience may be more appreciated than a physical item.

This could be everything from an online language learning class to a restaurant gift card or even a weekend excursion to a spa or fitness center. It also gives the recipient the flexibility to use their experience-based gift at a time that suits them.

Subscription boxes

A food-based subscription box, delivered to the doorstep of an employee or a client, can be the gift that keeps on giving, literally!

There is so much variety in this market at the moment, whether you want to opt for craft beer, artisanal cheese, high grade coffee, or anything else that suits the tastes of the person and the tone of your brand.

Bags & luggage

Another gift which everyone will always be in need of is luggage to take with them when they head out and about. You can opt for a single bag or backpack, or go for a whole luggage set, depending on the occasion and the importance of the recipient to your business.

Once again it is all about making sure that you select something which is actually going to be useful and appreciated, rather than opting for the lowest common denominator with a novelty gift, or another throw-away item that will barely be used after it is given.

Donating to a good cause

Rather than giving a tangible gift to an individual, why not consider instead making a charitable donation on their behalf?

At a time when more organizations are trying to be eco-friendly, and more people are thinking about their impact on the world, sometimes the classiest gift is giving to a good cause and avoiding the temptation to splash out on yet more unwanted items.