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Employee health and wellness: what HR can do
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Wellbeing
Wellness and health gift ideas
Gifts that support employees’ health - fitness, relaxation, and healthy eating.
- Occasion
- Wellness month, health challenges, recognition
- Typical budget
- $11-$170
- Currency
- US dollars (indicative)
- Plan ahead
- 2-4 weeks for bulk or custom gifts
Gift ideas by budget (per person, approximate)
Budget
$11-$25
- A steel water bottle or a yoga strap.
- A herbal tea set.
- A stress ball and an eye mask.
- A pedometer or a skipping rope.
Standard
$25-$80
- A yoga mat with a carry strap.
- A massage gun or a neck pillow.
- A fitness band.
- A healthy snack box with dry fruits.
Premium
$80-$170
- A smart fitness tracker.
- A health check-up package voucher.
- An ergonomic chair cushion or a standing desk converter.
- A meditation or fitness app subscription.
Gift suggestions and prices
Steel water bottle
$11-$25
A simple wellness start.
Yoga mat with strap
$25-$60
Supports a home practice.
Herbal tea gift set
$14-$30
Calming and giftable.
Fitness band
$50-$100
Encourages everyday movement.
Neck pillow or eye mask
$11-$25
Good for travel and rest.
Massage gun
$50-$100
Eases desk-related tension.
Healthy snack box
$17-$40
Dry fruits, nuts, and seeds.
Health check-up voucher
$80-$170
A caring, high-value gift.
Meditation or fitness app subscription
$35-$100
Use at one’s own pace.
Standing desk converter
$100-$170
A lasting ergonomic upgrade.
Benefits
- Supports healthier, more energetic employees.
- Shows care beyond work.
- Reduces stress and strain.
- Encourages healthy habits.
Tips for choosing and giving
- Choose useful items over fashionable ones.
- Avoid anything that comments on weight or appearance.
- Offer wellness subscriptions that a person can use at their own pace.
What to avoid
- Gifts that imply a health problem.
- Collecting individual health data for rewards.
- One-size-fits-all fitness assumptions.
Prices are indicative, in US dollars, and change with brand, quantity, season, and country - convert and adjust for your local market. Cash and cash-equivalent gifts are usually taxable for employees, and non-cash gifts above a yearly limit may be too in some countries; check the current rules with your finance or tax advisor.
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