43 Gifts for Every Type of Boss

If their spreadsheets tend to be rainbow-hued, they’ll love these pastel-colored, two-in-one tip markers, which will let them switch between precise and broad lines.

Backyard barbecue enthusiasts will appreciate these spray bottles for dousing the grill, vegetables, and meat with olive oil. “The spray bottles have a nice matte sheen to them, so they kind of look fancy,” author-photographerTodd Selbytold us.

Burning papers will be their new favorite way to freshen up a room: Simply fold the strip into an accordion shape, ignite it, and blow out the flame for “a nice, powdery, neutral smell,” says authorYoung Kim.

Theirpacked luncheswill taste better (and feel fancier) with a sprinkle of smoked sea-salt crystals. With a light-as-air texture, the crunchy flakes can finish almostany food, from scrambled eggs to chocolate-chip cookies.

These extra-largeExtreme Post-itswill be a nice upgrade. They’re extra-sticky, don’t leave behind a tacky residue, and stand up to moisture, so your boss can even label their lunch in the break-room fridge.

I ownThe Daily Stoicand flip through it whenever I’m craving a new perspective on my daily life. It offers 366 insights and exercises, and includes translations of writings from some of history’s wisest leaders (you know, as inspiration for your boss).

Pocari Sweat is the Japanese equivalent of Gatorade and perfect for efficiently re-upping electrolytes after an intense workout. A member of the West Side Tennis Clubtold usthat compared to Gatorade it “tastes more mild, so it doesn’t feel like there’s a bunch of artificial coloring in there.”

Help your boss stay on task with theMooas Dodecagon Mini Timer, whichNew YorkMagazine editor-at-large Choire Sicha tipped us off to. He says it’s super-straightforward to use — just flip the polygon so that the desired time increment faces up (there are 11 options, ranging from 1 to 90 minutes).

If they spend Saturdays on the court, this basketball encyclopedia — written and illustrated by Ben Detrick andAndrew Kuo, the co-hosts of the podcastCookies Hoops —will be right up their alley.

This sleek-lookingstandwill turn their smartphone into a second monitor that can be adjusted for vertical and landscape viewing. It’s a favorite ofQueer Eye’sJonathan Van Ness.

A teainfuserwill let your recipient unlockstronger flavorswhile eliminating the waste produced by single-use bags. The lid also serves as a drip tray so they can brew into amugdirectly at their desk.

Get your manager this small-but-mightyspace heaterthat’s also highly portable. It’s compact enough to fit under or on top of adesk, plus the ceramic coils are designed to heat up in seconds.

While you work on persuading them to start a meditation practice, help them relax in the meantime with incense from the Tokyo-based company Nippon Kodo, aStrategist favoritefor years. There are plenty of scents to choose from, and each 40-stick box has a colorful striped sleeve that’s too pretty to hide with wrapping paper.

Redirect their dog’s energy to this plush lamb, which I can almost guarantee they’ll still want to play with even when the stuffing’s ripped out. But when it finally does needs replacing, it’s very affordable for a squeaky toy — and it happens to be the one anassistant to a best-selling novelistpurchases on repeat for her boss’spandemic puppy.

If they still write in ordinary black ink, make brown their new signature shade with this lightweight, quick-dryingPigma Pen. The slim barrel is designed to fit neatly in their hand, and the ultraprecise tip will keep their cursiveconsistenteven as they scrawl down their notes.

Thesecompression socks, described as little corsets for your feet, are tightest around the ankle but gradually loosen from the calf to just under the knee. With a no-slip cuff and a seamless toe box designed to eliminate blisters, they’ll help your boss sit throughlong-haul flightsand touch down without heavy, achy legs.

This funky device helps restore your neck’s natural C-shaped curve, alleviating tension and pain. My parents introduced me to the Restcloud pillow, and they love how easy it is to use: Just lay down on it for ten minutes as it gently stretches your muscles.

Get them a gift that keeps on giving with Horti’s plant-of-the-month subscription box, which will start your boss off with hardy, beginner-friendly species (likesnake plants) and then slowly introduce more exotic varieties. You can find moresubscription-based gifts here.

If they’ve mentioned they prefer thrillers to romance novels, thisbook, the first installment in Richard Osman’sThursday Murder Clubseries, follows a group of retired seniors who come together once a week to investigate unsolved murders.R.L. Stinecalls the storyline “really top-notch.”

They can use thissnap-ontripod stand for taking FaceTime calls or recording hands-free, but it also works great for watchingvideoswhile sitting at a desk. “It won’t help them cut down on screen time, but it’ll give their hands a nice break,” says our tech writer, Jordan McMahon.

They’ll be able to utilize empty wall space with these near-invisible shelves that fit nicely into even the most overcrowded offices.

This sleek infuser — which is durable and “easy to use,” according toMochaBox Coffeeco-owners Harlin Thomas II and Floyd Sartin — is ideal if they drinkcold brewyear-round.

Give the frequent flyer this set of Dermalogica minis. They’ll have all the skin-care essentials they could ever need — including a deep-cleansing oil, cleansing gel, exfoliant, and moisturizer — in TSA-friendly sizes.

Any self-professed wine aficionado would appreciate this handsome electric opener that Michele Pokowicz, president and partner atMary Giuliani Catering & Events, recommended when weaskedhim about the best ones on the market. He says “it’s super-easy to use,” adding that the cork “never gets stuck.”

This dimmabledesk lampcan easily switch between three color temperatures, ensuring a comfortable working environment for your boss, even if their office lacks natural light.

Portability is thisfolding keyboard’skey feature, which makes it a great gift for a boss who hates lugging around their companylaptop. It also has a kickstand for propping up a smartphone horizontally and using it as a small screen.

This60-minute timercould be a nice motivational tool for a boss who wants more structure to their work-from-home day. It’s completely disconnected to other devices, which will eliminate the temptation to check notifications (or doom-scroll).

After accidentally washing my AirPods, I purchased theselightweight, retro-looking headphones, which I highly recommend for anyone tired of glitchy pairing connectivity. Porta Pros receive an analog signal, which allows them to reach higher volumes than most wireless earbuds.

Ease their chronic back problems with thisS-shaped massage toolthat’s designed to relieve tension in hard-to-reach spots without twisting or straining.Ottessa MoshfeghandDaniel Kwanare fans.

This cheery (and durable)bike lockis the perfect gift for a boss who enjoysbiking to work. It uses a three-digit combination so they don’t have to worry about keeping track of a key.

Upgrade your boss’s nexttravelexperience with thisloop-shaped pillowthat can comfortably support their neck or be propped behind their back for lumbar support. It’s made from soft, antibacterial nylon bamboo that always stays at just the right temp.

It may seem like an uninspiring gift, but Sam Sanders, host of Vulture’s culture podcastInto It,saysthis Yetiwater bottlechanged his life. It has two spout options — one for gulping and another for sipping — making it perfect for chugging water at the office (or transporting a beer to the park after work).

Decluttertheir workspace once and for all with this storage bar from Strategist-favorite Yamazaki, whose clean lines are practically a work of art. The floating arm is ideal for propping up pens or glasses, and the base tray can house smaller odds and ends, like keys or theirfavorite mints.

If they have their coffee routine down, consider this heated app-controlled mug, which will ensure their brew never goes cold again thanks to the charging coaster.

Thisstanding-desk matwill be a welcome addition to their work-from-home setup. It doubles as a balance board, which encourages users to adjust their posture and engage their leg muscles — plus, it features a rolling massage ball and raised points that relieve foot tension.

A boss with an office wall full of photographs will appreciate thisdigital framethat can be used to display imagesandvideos (with sound) from their camera roll. Connecting to the device only requires a USB stick or MicroSD card, and they can work the included remote to adjust the screen without having to get up.

For the hobby photographer: director Sofia Coppola’s go-to Kodakfilm. Shetold usthat she loads hers into a Contax T3 camera, and that it gives photos a soft color that never looks overly contrast-y.

They’ll be able to track their own, down to the day, with this compactHobonichijournal.Musician Yaejiowns one and says it’s powerful to see the passage of time on every page.

Convenient and compact, thisblenderwill let your boss blend up their ideal smoothie every morning. It even comes with a handy screw-on cap for carrying to work — something an on-the-go boss would appreciate.

“Piles of paperwork” may be theiroffice aesthetic, but this sleek-looking linen-wrapped tray will get at least one corner organized by both sorting out their essentials and wirelessly powering theirdevice. And by cutting down on unsightly cords, you’ll also basically be saving them from a tripping hazard.

These monochromaticBala weights, which can be worn around the wrists or ankles, are a simple way to add resistance to your boss’s daily lunch-break walk. Available as a one- or two-pound set, the slim bands are highly adjustable thanks to ultrastrong velcro, making them easy to hide under a pair ofwork pants.

Thisadapterwill allow your manager to connect their Bluetooth headphones to anyin-flightentertainment system so they’ll no longer have to ask for an airline-issue wired pair. The nifty gadget also eliminates having to unplug their entire setup when a seatmate inevitably gets up to use the toilet.

If your boss keeps stealing yourcharger, get them this multi-device charging station that unfolds to give their phone — plus their AirPods andApple Watch— some extra juice. And because there aren’t any cords or plugs involved, they can chargeon the go.