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Work Secret Santa Presents (That’ll Actually Get a Laugh)
If the work Secret Santa draw fills you with dread, but you take part every year so you don’t seem rude, let us help you out with our range of funny secret Santa gifts for colleagues!
Let us set the scene: You draw Cheryl from accounts, there’s a £10 limit, you don’t want to seem boring but all you know about her is that she never answers emails on a Friday afternoon and she has a picture of a cat on her desk. Work secret Santa is an HR minefield; our collection of office secret Santa gifts will make you the stuff of office legend without crossing into NSFW (not safe for work). Our full range of books & stationery is a great place to start, but if you're still struggling, this blog teaches you how to avoid the work secret Santa gift clichés and novelty tat, in favour of unique, funny and work-appropriate gifts sure to get a ‘where did you get that!?’ response.
What Makes a Good Work Secret Santa Gift?
A good office gift needs to hit that sweet spot. Not too rude (unless you had the good luck to pick your work bestie), light-hearted to keep your work relationship casual, budget-friendly because nobody wants to spend more than they have to and funny or useful (bonus points for both)! We’ve put together a list of gifts that tick all the boxes, plus you can show off about supporting a kick-ass independent UK business instead of adding to TEMU profits.
Cheap Secret Santa Gifts for Under £10
'Memory of a Goldfish' Notebook
A useful office gift with just a hint of fun and sass!
'Death Before Decaf' Unisex Socks
Those early winter mornings get to us all, sometimes the best Secret Santa gifts are those that celebrate the thing that unites you and your colleagues… coffee! Also a brilliant choice if you need a secret Santa gift for a male colleague.
'Trying Not to Cry, Please be Nice' Socks
Cheap, relatable and safe for work... these socks are a funny secret Santa gift for a colleague that'll go down a treat!
Need we say more? Whether you’re buying a little Christmas gift for your actual boss or just your colleague with boss babe energy, this sassy coaster will really speak to her!
I Got This Sticky Note Memo Pad
Useful, supportive and less than £5! The perfect Secret Santa gift for any colleague and any budget.
Funny Secret Santa Ideas (That Won’t Get HR Involved)
Whatever, I'm Still Fabulous Notebook
The perfect secret Santa gift for a classy colleague with style!
‘You Got This’ Funny Handmade Soy Scented Candle
At a glance it’s supportive, look closer and it’s sassy yet empathetic. Perfect for forging those workplace bonds that keep you going through the long days!
‘Women Slay Every Day’ Coaster and ‘Believe in Yourself’ Eco Ballpoint Pen
This is the perfect Secret Santa gift combo to brighten the desk of your colleague with the added bonus of a touch of female empowerment.
The perfect small work gift when all you know about somebody is their daily caffeine habits! Cute, funny and polite these socks are a definite crowd pleaser.
Secret Santa Gifts for Colleagues You Barely Know
Oh it's so awkward! You barely exchange a smile at work and suddenly you have to buy them a gift... aim for a secret Santa gift that's safe and funny, but aim for a light chuckle rather than a big belly laugh that might miss the mark! Our full range of work gifts is here to help. Try this list of light and useful gifts as a starting point rather than going for personal and meaningful on this occasion.
A brilliant secret Santa gift under £5. Inoffensive, useful and playful these sticky notes are the perfect small gift for a colleague you barely know.
Fuelled By Coffee Drinks Coaster
One thing you can observe from across the office is how often a colleague refills their coffee! This coaster is a lovely but cheap secret Santa gift for a coffee addict!
'I work hard so my dog can have a better life' Women's Bamboo Socks
If the only thing you know about a co-worker is that they have 10 pictures of their dog on their desk, these funny dog socks will really hit the spot!
'Everything is Under Control' A5 Notebook
This completely generic and appropriate work secret Santa gift, is perfect for any name that comes out of the dreaded secret Santa draw, while still having a hint of fun and sarcasm so you don't get a reputation for being boring!
Work Secret Santa Ideas by Colleague Type
You may only know a single thing about your office secret Santa pick - but that's all you need!
For the office rebel:
'Currently Unsupervised' Glitter Socks
For the organised one:
'Make a List, You'll Feel Better' Notepad
For the tea drinker:
'Tea Lover' Ladies Socks Gift Box
For the passive-aggressive colleague who always says 'as per my last email':
'Not Stubborn, Just Always Right' Socks
Best Secret Santa Picks for Work Besties
You’re the luckiest one of the bunch… you’ve been matched with your work-wife or office bestie so nothing’s off-limits! If you want to go super-rebellious with a sweary work secret Santa gift, browse our full unfiltered sass range. If you're struggling for ideas, why not try these cheap, cheerful and cheeky Christmas gift ideas?
What Fresh Hell is This? Notepad and Cannot Be Arsed Eco Ballpoint Pen 
Still Can’t Decide? 3 Tips for Picking Office Secret Santa Gifts
1. Pick something you secretly want yourself. If you think it would be useful, funny and would brighten your workday, chances are they’ll think so too!
2. Aim for handy and funny, chuckles that keep going with every use. Try to avoid anything overly personal, sweary or edgy in case the joke doesn’t land!
3. Add a hand-written card or note, it can make a big difference. It makes the gift come across as thoughtful and unique rather than just going through the motions. If you don’t want to put your name on it, you can just write a quick note highlighting their best quality!
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Lots of love,
Natalie & Steph
The Laughing Sisters
FAQ Section
What is a good Secret Santa gift for work?
The best secret Santa gift for work is one that is light, funny, useful and not overly personal! Plus you get bonus points for supporting a small UK business!
What’s a good Secret Santa gift under £10?
Socks and stationery are absolute secret Santa gold! They are useful, funny and easy-going gifts that won't break the bank!
How do I pick a Secret Santa gift for a colleague I don’t know?
Stick with the classics, the universal winners: candles, notebooks and stationery in general or a cheeky desk gift if they like a giggle!
What's a funny Secret Santa gift?
Aim for light chuckles rather than full belly laughs and you can't go wrong! Just make sure to know your audience, it has to be the right joke for the right person! Our gift picks are a balance of funny and functional!
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