If your company is filled with happy employees, your business is probably doing well. Happy workers are more productive (opens in a new tab), which naturally leads to happier clients. Happy workers also feel more connected to their job and their team, the raw material of a positive company culture. If you’ve ever wondered how some companies always seem a step ahead of the competition, their internal culture may be the answer.

Companies that show real appreciation for their employees see less turnover. But if your team works hybrid or fully remote, expressing that gratitude is harder. You don’t get the daily face-to-face moments. That’s exactly when a tangible gesture matters most.

There are many ways to build culture, and we encourage you to explore them. Our specialty at Prodigy Promos is material appreciation: swag. Think of it as the business love language of gift giving. Here are eight ideas, organized as themed kits you can build and send.

Employee appreciation care swag

Gifts centered on personal comfort. A branded mug for the employees who start or end the day with coffee or tea. A planted pot with your logo to spruce up a desk at the office or at home. A reusable water bottle for hydration through the day.

Game night swag

Everyone loves a game night, and these items work at home or at a company-wide happy hour. You can’t go wrong with branded pub glasses, a few coasters, and some good snacks.

Fitness swag

Physical activity is a real part of mental health, and everyone has their own version of it, so play this kit safe. A company-branded tank top, baseball cap, fitness towel, and water bottle work for almost any activity, from yoga to hiking to marathon running.

Cooking night swag

Virtual cooking classes took off as a company event (opens in a new tab) and never really left. If you’re considering one, send the gear along with the invitation: wine tumblers, aprons, cutting boards, kitchen towels. After the event, employees keep using all of it.

Swag for the family

Companies don’t just sustain individuals. They sustain families, and your employees’ spouses and kids are part of your corporate family too. Include items anyone can use, like a branded tote for toys or a lunch box for work, school, or a picnic. For child-friendly kits, match the age: a coloring book covers a wide range, while a new parent would love branded teethers, bibs, and rattles.

Pet swag

If your employees have pets, this kit is a guaranteed hit. A bandana with your company’s logo (matching the team t-shirts, if you like), a frisbee, or branded leashes, bowls, and chew toys.

Work-from-home swag

For remote teams, a package in the mail is a genuine connection point. A journal for notes during virtual meetings, a laptop case for the commute between rooms, a good old-fashioned mouse pad, plus a mug or tumbler, because nearly everyone keeps a drink going through the workday.

Relaxing swag

Your employees work hard; give them something for the wind-down. Comfy branded socks or a soft sweatshirt says you recognize the effort and want them to actually rest. It’s a small gesture that lands.

Feeling inspired to put a kit together for your team? We build, kit, and ship employee packages from our Lindon facility. See how we approach a new-employee welcome kit, or tell us about your team and we’ll help you design, produce, and distribute custom products that make an impact.