Every December the same question lands on someone's desk: what are we getting the team this year? The easy answers are a voucher, a bottle of supermarket wine, or a hamper nobody remembers by the second week of January. This guide is for the Perth business owner or office manager who wants staff Christmas gifts that feel like a real thank you. If you already know you want something curated, our corporate gifts for employees show what that looks like in practice.
TL;DR: The best Christmas gift ideas for staff are useful, shareable or made locally, and ideally all three. A curated box of WA-made treats, a bottle with two glasses, good chocolate, or a dietary-friendly mix all work well. Add a personal card, plan a version for anyone who does not drink, and order early, because custom and branded orders need lead time and couriers hit their peak in December.
What makes a good staff Christmas gift?
A good Christmas gift for employees does three things. It feels chosen rather than bulk-bought, it suits the people receiving it, and it arrives looking like someone cared about the detail. Spend matters less than you would think. A considered box at a modest budget will land better than an expensive gift that feels generic.
For Perth teams, local products do a lot of the work. People recognise the names, the story is easy to tell, and the gift feels like it came from here rather than a national catalogue.
Christmas gift ideas for staff
These are the work Christmas gift ideas we come back to most, all built around Western Australian makers we already use in our boxes.
1. The WA makers box
A curated box of locally made treats is the all-rounder. Caramel coated nuts from Morish, who have been making them in Perth since 1994, nougat from Mondo in the Swan Valley, and a bar of something good make a box that suits almost everyone on the team.
2. The shareable office box
If most of your team works in one place, a box built for sharing goes a long way. Nougat and nuts break up and get passed around, and they hold up in a Perth summer without refrigeration, so a box can sit on the reception desk for the afternoon and still arrive in good shape.
3. A bottle and two glasses
For teams who enjoy a drink, a bottle of WA gin with a pair of tumblers feels generous without being over the top. Billy Stitch, a small-batch distillery in Kwinana Beach, is one we are proud to include. Always plan an alcohol-free version of the box for anyone who does not drink, so nobody gets the leftover option.
4. The chocolate lover's box
Good chocolate is one of the safest Christmas gift ideas for employees, and Bahen & Co makes some of the best. Their bean to bar chocolate is made on a family farm in Margaret River, and the wrappers look as good as the bars taste.
5. The dietary-friendly box
It is worth asking the team about dietary needs before you order. Morish has a complete gluten free range, which makes it easier to build a box where everyone gets the same quality gift rather than a quiet substitute.
6. The branded box
If you want the gift to carry the business identity, add branded message cards, logo stickers or logo packaging. It works especially well for larger teams, where one consistent look makes the gift feel like it came from the whole business. Our branded corporate gift boxes cover the options.
7. The personal note
Not a gift on its own, but it is what makes any of the above feel personal. A few lines that mention something specific about the person's year are what staff tend to keep long after the treats are gone.
A few lines about someone's year are often what they keep long after the treats are gone.
Which idea suits your team?
| Your team | Idea that tends to work |
|---|---|
| Mostly in one office | The shareable office box |
| Mixed tastes and ages | The WA makers box |
| Mixed drinkers and non-drinkers | A bottle and two glasses, plus an alcohol-free version |
| Dietary requirements in the mix | The dietary-friendly box |
| Large team, one consistent look | The branded box |
Gifting staff in more than one place
Remote and interstate staff are the ones most often forgotten at Christmas. We deliver across the Perth metro area, and if part of your team is outside WA, corporate gift boxes Australia explains how national delivery works. Get the address list sorted early, because interstate deliveries need more lead time than local ones.
A quick word on client Christmas gifts
Many businesses order staff and client gifts at the same time, which makes sense. The difference is mostly in the message. Client gifts tend to work best tiered by relationship, with a note that references the year you have had together. Our corporate gifts for clients page and the guide on how to choose corporate gifts for clients go into more detail.
When to order staff Christmas gifts
Earlier than feels necessary. Custom and branded boxes need time to put together, and courier networks hit their seasonal peak in the last weeks of the year. Our Perth business guide to Christmas corporate gifting has a planning timeline if you want to work backwards from delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Christmas gift for staff?
Something that feels chosen for them. A curated box of locally made treats with a personal card suits most teams, and it lands better than a generic voucher.
Can I order staff Christmas gifts in bulk?
Yes. Our corporate gift boxes have a minimum order of 5, which suits small teams and large ones, and every box can carry the same products for a consistent look.
Can staff Christmas gifts be branded with our logo?
Yes. Branded message cards, logo stickers and logo packaging are all options.
What if some of the team do not drink?
Plan an alcohol-free version of the box from the start, so everyone receives a gift of the same quality.
The best staff Christmas gifts are simple: good local products, presented well, with a note that shows you noticed the year someone has had. Get the order in early and the rest takes care of itself.
Related reading: corporate gift ideas for employees, what to include in a corporate gift box, hampers vs gift boxes.
Planning Christmas gifts for your team this year? Tell us a little about your staff and we will put together some options.
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