The Coolest Employee Swag Inspiration for Back to the Office

It’s time to celebrate! Offices are finally reopening and your team’s going to be working together under the same roof again. Something we’ve all been craving the past year. But how can you make the most of it to keep growing your company culture and team effectiveness?

Before we finally reopen our dormant offices, it’s important to get an idea of how this’ll affect the lives of your team and subsequently, your brand. Remember how you made the transition to remote-work last year? It’s time to do it all over again. Only now, you’re doing it the other way around; from remote work to in-office work. Before we go ahead and look at some phenomenal swag options, let’s explore a few steps you can take to smoothen the transition.

Step 1. Re-onboard new hires

You’ve probably hired a few new employees during the last year or so. Hopefully, you onboarded them with some phenomenal swag and they’ve loved being a part of the team so far. As they make the transition from home to office, set them up for success by giving them an introduction into having a more physical presence in the brand. And obviously, swag is a great way to do it!

Step 2. Hand out transition swag

Talking about how swag’s the way to do it, you really should hand out transition swag to your entire team. It’s a huge change after everyone’s gotten used to working remotely. So put together a swag pack that reflects all the positivity and excitement. Hand out new uniform swag, new office essentials and celebrate the new beginning!

Step 3. Throw an Office Happy Hour

While we’re at celebrating, throwing a traditional happy hour is an excellent way to assimilate everybody back into the office. Your team has been having their happy hours virtually for quite a while now and an in-person happy hour would be great to get team members comfortable in the office. It’s also a huge signifier of how things have changed for the better, while collectively hoping for a bright future.

Let’s dive into all the different swag items you can give out to your transitioning team.

SKIP AHEAD 🚀

Featured Swag Picks
1. Lightweight Sport Tee
2. Atoms Everyday Mask
3. The Sport Sock
4. Mini Wireless Charging Pad
5. Recycled Cotton and Cork Bound Notebook
6. Le Pen by Marvy
7. The Canteen Bottle
8. Straight Wall Glass Mug
9. Edgewater Tumbler
10. Candy Club - Confetti Crunch Bears
11. Banner Road 4 oz. Granola
12. Midtown Reusable Straw Set
13. The Urban
14. Greeting Cards by Moo
15. 1.9 Oz. Clear Sanitizer In Clear Bottle With Carabiner
16. The Hoboken Tote
17. Bamboo Fiber Lunch Box
18. Root 23 Classic Cocktail Set
Featured Swag Packs
1. The Re-Onboarding Pack
2. The Back to Office Pack
3. The Happy Hour Ritual Pack
Summary

Featured Swag Picks

1. Lightweight Sport Tee

THE CREW SAYS:

A swag classic. This t-shirt is light, soft (thanks to the tri-blend) and super good at wicking away moisture. The colors stay locked in thanks to the PosiCharge technology. It’s a basic kit of swag. And a very good one at that.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Welcome Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Apparel Swag, Swag Essentials, Day One Swag, Custom Branded, Inventory Swag, Dropshipping

2. Atoms Everyday Mask

THE CREW SAYS:

A superbly functional, well designed mask from the reputed shoe company Atoms. Switching back to the office doesn’t mean we’ve come out on the other side of this pandemic, yet. Ensure the safety of your team and your brand with this comfortable and breathable everyday face mask. Plus, it makes for splendid uniform swag.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Welcome Swag, Company Culture, Health and Wellness Swag, Swag Essentials, Day One Swag, Custom Branded, Inventory Swag, Dropshipping

3. The Sport Sock

THE CREW SAYS:

With these sports socks, the sky's the limit. You can choose from a variety of lengths and showcase your branding on them however you want. Not to mention, they’re so comfortable and cozy that you can literally use them every single day! This makes them fantastic transition swag.

Pro Tip: Gift a set of these in our custom sock box for an added oomph!

RECOMMENDED FOR: Welcome Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Apparel Swag, Swag Essentials, Underrated Swag, Cozy Swag, Everyday Swag

4. Mini Wireless Charging Pad

THE CREW SAYS:

Chances are, you probably shipped out some kind of a wireless charger on your WFH packs. Since your team has gotten used to having one on their desks, make sure they have one on their office desks too as charging devices is something all of us have to do. This mini pad is perfect as it gets the job done without taking too much space.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Functional Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Workstation Swag, Tech Swag, Swag Essentials, Transition Swag, Productivity Swag

5. Recycled Cotton and Cork Bound Notebook

THE CREW SAYS:

This smart notebook from ecoSMART is a great way to showcase your push towards sustainability. Like the name suggests, it’s made from recycled cotton and is bound with cork. It’s 80 pages thick, has an elastic loop and a ribbon page marker. And you’ve now got an excellent journal for all the writer bugs on your team.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Writing Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Sustainable Swag, Swag Essentials, Day One Swag, Custom Branded, Inventory Swag, Stationary Swag

6. Le Pen by Marvy

THE CREW SAYS:

These pens are a fun piece of swag to get those thoughts flowing. The ink color matches the barrel color and you can choose from 20 different options. They’re smudge-free and feature a simple design. Le Pens are famous for their pin-point accuracy which make them a great option for bullet journaling and other quick-writing tasks. Ordering a bunch of these to keep around the office would be money well spent.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Writing Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Flexible Swag, Swag Essentials, Day One Swag, Custom Branded, Inventory Swag, Dropshipping

7. The Canteen Bottle

THE CREW SAYS:

A unique take on the classic water bottle! Part of our SpeedUp collection, the canteen bottle is double-walled, built from stainless steel and features copper insulation. It can keep your drink cold for 48 hours and hot for 12 hours. Versatile as much as it’s functional.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Welcome Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Drinkware Swag, Swag Essentials, Day One Swag, Custom Branded, Inventory Swag, Dropshipping

8. Straight Wall Glass Mug

THE CREW SAYS:

A classic glass mug that holds up to 13oz of your favourite drink. The best part of having a glass mug is that you don’t need to guess how much of your drink is left. Sure, it’s fragile. But what’s life without a few risks?

Besides, for a lot of us, glass is just the right material to drink out of.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Welcome Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Drinkware Swag, Swag Essentials, Day One Swag, Custom Branded, Inventory Swag, Dropshipping

9. Edgewater Tumbler

THE CREW SAYS:

This SpeedUp collection staple has got a lot going for it. It can hold upto 16.9oz of your drink, is double walled, has a stainless steel build and is copper vacuum insulated. The ultra-thin acrylic swivel lid is complemented by a neat stainless steel trim and the tumbler’s got a rubberized finish. We told you, it’s got a lot going for it.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Transition Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Happy Hour Swag, Drinkware Swag, Travel Swag, Custom Branded, Functional Swag

10. Candy Club - Confetti Crunch Bears

THE CREW SAYS:

Two things make the Earth go round - Gummy Bears and Confetti. Combine the two, and you get a 6oz jar of utter deliciousness. Yes, this is a jar of gummy bears covered in confetti. If that hasn’t got you excited enough, wait till you check out the rest of their candy. Warning: you’re about to go down a rabbit hole that’s truly endless.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Food Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Comfort Swag, Unique Swag, Day One Swag, Pantry Swag, Fun Swag

11. Banner Road 4 oz. Granola

THE CREW SAYS:

Our bodies can only sustain so much sweetness. And that’s where some good ol’ granola comes in. Banner Road makes these amazing clusters of granola mixed with a wide variety of nutritious stuff and packs them into 11oz cups. Customers say these things should come with a warning label. They’re that addictive.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Food Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Comfort Swag, Unique Swag, Wellness Swag, Pantry Swag, Nutritious Swag, Addictive Swag

12. Midtown Reusable Straw Set

THE CREW SAYS:

Another fantastic piece of kit to lead your sustainability initiatives. Get rid of those single-use straws in the office pantry and hand out a set of these to everyone in the office. You reduce waste, increase hygiene and promote social responsibility. That’s a win on all fronts, alongside saving you lots of money spent on straws in the long run.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Sustainable Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Unique Swag, Swag Essentials, Pantry Swag, Custom Branded, Inventory Swag, Cost-Cutting Swag

13. The Urban

THE CREW SAYS:

The Urban is a vintage-looking backpack with modern perks. It’s got a large main compartment with a dedicated laptop sleeve, padded shoulder straps, side water bottle pocket and faux leather trim on the outside to lend it that premium look. It’s one bag that’ll get the job done in style.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Transition Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Appreciation Swag, Travel Swag, Day One Swag, Custom Branded, Everyday Swag, Luggage Swag

14. Greeting Cards by Moo

THE CREW SAYS:

Personalizing your swag is something you should never skimp on. And these sustainably sourced, satin finished, fully customizable greetings cards from Moo help you do exactly that; not skimp. The inside is uncoated, so that you can easily write on them. Yes, the folks over at Moo think of everything, which is why we love them. Personalize away.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Sustainable Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Recycled Swag, Swag Essentials, Packaging Swag, Thoughtful Swag, Inventory Swag

15. 1.9 Oz. Clear Sanitizer In Clear Bottle With Carabiner

THE CREW SAYS:

Sanitizers have evolved to become our most public weapon. And with reopened offices, it’s best that you make known your commitment to keeping everyone safe. There’s no better way to do that today than handing out sanitizers. They are THE swag item to give out in 2021. Give your brand a ‘clean’ break with these sanitizers that can be hung on anything, anywhere.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Pandemic Swag, Company Culture, Marketing Swag, Seasonal Swag, Swag Essentials, Day One Swag, Custom Branded, Inventory Swag, Dropshipping

16. The Hoboken Tote

THE CREW SAYS:

Often, less is more. And when you’re in a jiffy, stuffing your stuff into a tote is the best way to get moving. This Cotton Canvas Tote features an open main compartment, a front pocket with snap closure, and 12 inch dropped vinyl handles. Now, your team can get moving in a jiffy and look good while they’re at it.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Transition Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Appreciation Swag, Travel Swag, Day One Swag, Custom Branded, Everyday Swag, Luggage Swag

17. Bamboo Fiber Lunch Box

THE CREW SAYS:

Lunch boxes as swag aren’t as popular as they used to be. But this one’s a great candidate to restart the trend. The bamboo lid on this baby doubles as a cutting board, which means you don’t have to cut your fruits/veggies beforehand. Made from 55% bamboo fiber and 45% resin, this lunchbox is a definite eco-friendly option.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Eco-friendly Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Food Swag, Unique Swag, Versatile Swag, Everyday Swag, Marketing Swag

18. Root 23 Classic Cocktail Set

THE CREW SAYS:

This gift set contains four 4oz bottles of Vanilla Ginger, Cherry Almond, Grapefruit Basil & Maple Cinnamon. It’s the best gift for anyone looking for a quick cocktail fix. And also a fantastic way to throw impromptu happy hours in the office. Just make sure you’ve got some of the hard stuff lying around. 😉

RECOMMENDED FOR: Celebration Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Appreciation Swag, Portable Swag, Happy Hour Swag, Reward Swag, Team-building Swag

Featured Swag Packs

That’s 18 phenomenal swag items you can take advantage of to make the transition to office easier for your brand and its teams. But this showcase wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t feature some fabulous swag packs we curated to do the job for you. So keep scrolling!

🌟 FEATURED SWAG PACK

1. The Re-Onboarding Pack

THE CREW SAYS:

Use this pack to introduce your virtual hires to life in the office! This pack is designed to make settling in easier and set expectations regarding office culture. Employees who’ve only worked with your brand virtually will understandably be a bit nervous transitioning to the office. This pack is a great way to say, “We don’t bite.”

SWAG HIGHLIGHTS: Atom Mask, Sport Sock, Urban Backpack, Candy Club Confetti Crunch Bears, Holographic Stickers

RECOMMENDED FOR: Welcome Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, Day One Swag, Custom Branded, Office Swag

🌟 FEATURED SWAG PACK

2. The Back to Office Pack

THE CREW SAYS:

The pack to help your entire team easily make the transition. This pack is designed to build excitement and hope towards a positive, bright future. Working virtually has taken its toll on everyone and this pack is a great way to give a breath of fresh air.

SWAG HIGHLIGHTS: Lightweight Sport Tee, BAGGU Duck Bag, Straight Wall Glass Mug, Recycled Cotton and Cork Bound Notebook, Le Pen by Marvy

RECOMMENDED FOR: Welcome Swag, Company Culture, Team Culture, New Start Swag Essentials, Custom Branded, Inventory Swag, Employee Swag

🌟 FEATURED SWAG PACK

3. The Happy Hour Ritual Pack

THE CREW SAYS:

We’ve all missed celebrating in the office and it’s time to get back to it! This pack combines all the elements you’ll need for an impromptu office party, replete with the munchies. Celebrating doesn’t need to wait. And with this pack, it’s also super easy.

SWAG HIGHLIGHTS: Edgewater Tumbler, Midtown Reusable Straw Set, Classic Cocktail Set, Eliqs Custom Mineral Water, Sugarfina Champagne Bears

RECOMMENDED FOR: Team Bonding, Company Culture, Team Culture, Custom Branded, Happy Hour Swag, Employee Culture, Fun Swag

Summary

And that’s a wrap! With all the swag we’ve showcased here, getting your team back into the office on a high note should be a cakewalk. Go out and make the best of your opportunity. Your office will be bustling with productivity in no time.

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