The fourth quarter is the busiest time of the year for many companies, with employees working hard to hit goals and set their teams up for success in 2027. November is also National Gratitude Month, giving companies yet another reason to recognize their employees and thank them for their efforts.
If your organization still has health plan wellness funds to use before December 31, you can put them toward a high-quality thank you gift that supports well-being too. An extra boost that helps employees take care of themselves is exactly what teams need during this stressful season.
For company leaders, using wellness dollars is a win-win that supports healthy habits and doesn’t overburden HR. Check out SoHookd’s top 10 gift ideas to show employee appreciation this holiday season.
1. Arq Botanics Glow & Calm Facial Mist Duo
Give the gift of a spa moment at their desk. Two botanical facial mists — rose and lavender — arrive in a gift bag, ready to hydrate skin and calm the mind between meetings.
2. Aroma Scents scented candle
Help employees create a calm, restful space at home with a hand-poured scented candle made for unwinding at the end of a long day.
3. Blue Apron gift card
Cut down employees’ evening to-do lists by providing an option for delivery of easy, healthy recipes and pre-portioned ingredients that come straight to their doors.
4. Daily Harvest smoothie sampler
Help employees build a daily wellness ritual with antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory smoothies developed by dieticians.
5. Oura ring
Show your appreciation with a stylish fitness wearable that helps employees gain a complete picture of their health and make confident, informed decisions about their well-being.
6. Unplug Meditation: meditation & sleep app subscription
The gift of a good night’s sleep is priceless. Give employees access to 750+ guided mediation sessions for relaxation, sleep, and positive affirmations.
7. Nutribullet mixer
Make healthy choices easier with a fast, powerful mixer built for protein shakes, nut butters, and green smoothies.
8. 60-minute stretching class
Bring the team together with a dynamic stretching class to release tension, foster mind-body connection, and boost overall functional movement.
9. Wahl: Tissue Precision Massager
Help employees ease aches and pains, relieve stress, and enhance sleep with a handheld precision massager.
10. Let employees choose their own gift!
Give employees the freedom to choose the products and experiences that they feel best support their own health and well-being. SoHookd can create a custom gift catalog for your team that features approved products within your budget and allows employees to choose the perfect gift for their unique goals and needs.
At SoHookd, we’re experts in curating incentives that employees love and that also support their healthy lifestyles. Reach out to our team to learn how you can put your wellness dollars to work before the end of the year.
