Gifts · $11-$70
Monthly achievement and recognition gifts
Small, frequent rewards for employee of the month, spot awards, and peer-recognised wins.
Read more All gift ideas
Festivals
Women’s Day and appreciation gifts
Respectful gift ideas for Women’s Day and awareness days that go beyond a flower.
- Occasion
- Women’s Day and similar days
- Typical budget
- $6-$80
- Currency
- US dollars (indicative)
- Plan ahead
- 2-4 weeks for bulk or custom gifts
Gift ideas by budget (per person, approximate)
Budget
$6-$17
- A personalised thank-you card.
- A small potted plant.
- A notebook and a pen set.
- A box of healthy snacks.
Standard
$17-$50
- A wellness hamper with tea and a candle.
- A book on career growth or leadership.
- A gift card of $35.
- A learning voucher.
Premium
$50-$80
- A premium wellness voucher.
- A career-coaching or mentorship session.
- A health check-up voucher.
- A leadership programme seat.
Gift suggestions and prices
Personalised thank-you card
$3-$11
Sincere and specific.
Potted plant
$6-$17
A tasteful, lasting gift.
Notebook and pen set
$11-$20
Professional and useful.
Book on leadership or career growth
$14-$30
Supports career growth.
Wellness hamper (tea, candle, snacks)
$25-$50
Relaxing and thoughtful.
Learning voucher
$35-$80
Invests in skills.
Mentorship or coaching session
$50-$80
Real career support.
Health check-up voucher
$50-$80
A caring gesture.
Benefits
- Makes every employee feel included and cared for.
- Strengthens loyalty and goodwill.
- Creates memorable moments through the year.
- Shows that the company respects diverse traditions.
Tips for choosing and giving
- Choose gifts that respect people as professionals and not stereotypes.
- Pair gifts with real support: mentoring, flexibility, and fair pay.
- Include a message of appreciation for specific contributions.
What to avoid
- Stereotyped gifts such as only kitchen items or cosmetics.
- A gift without any change in practice.
- Putting all the planning on women colleagues.
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.
Run HR smoothly with EvoqHR
Attendance, leave, payroll, and records in one place - so you have time for people.
Get startedYou may also like
More to read, picked for the topics on this page.
Gifts · $70-$825
Yearly achievement and annual awards gifts
Premium gifts and award trophies for the star performer, long-serving employees, and annual award winners.
Read moreGuide · 6 min read
Employee engagement: a playbook for HR
Engagement is not perks. These are the levers that actually keep people motivated - and how to measure whether they are working.
Read more