Should you buy a useful gift that your homeworking loved one will appreciate for years to come? Or something silly that will make them smile?
I reckon one or two of each is perfect.
To be really comfortable while you work from home is a wonderful feeling. So here are ten great ideas for useful gifts that feel GOOD for your homeworker. So many people truly love a gadget – so an ergonomic gadget for the office will be a hit. Your gift could prompt a smile on every day of their working week…
1: A super cool headset
For both work and play, a high-tech and comfy headset is a great gift. The JPL 502S USB Noise-Cancelling Headset is perfect for working from home and features excellent noise cancellation technology. Maybe the noise they’ll want to cancel is Slade’s ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ being played at top volume by your neighbour?
Your homeworker will impress their colleagues with their crisp audio in remote meetings, and have ever such comfortable ears at the end of the working day.
2: A premium ergonomic headset
If your WFH gift-buying budget can stretch a little further, the Jabra Evolve2 65 Bluetooth MS Stereo Headset will be a joyful surprise for your remote worker. Sean wrote in his review; “Comfortable headphones which have a quality feel to them. Very happy.”
Check the Headset Buying Guide for help to choose.
3: The clever little laptop stand
There are thousands of super-fans of the ingenious Slim Cool Laptop Stand, as featured in the Financial Times’ ‘Six ways to improve your posture’. Using a laptop stand prevents you hunching and looking down at your screen, which might cause back or neck pain.
“Having used the stand for a few weeks I’m amazed at the difference it has made” wrote Kirsty in her review.
Your homeworker will have their comfort transformed by your affordable ergonomic gift.
4: The no-more-Tech-Neck tablet stand
On the same theme of avoiding ‘Tech Neck’, an adjustable tablet stand will be very popular with every member of the family. The StarTech Adjustable Tablet Stand with Arm can be used with phones too, and is ideal for more comfortable work and leisure time viewing.
5: A daylight-simulating lamp
Help a homeworker to illuminate their workspace with the powerful Lumi Task Lamp. It looks good on the desk at home, and daylight white LED light helps them focus on fine details and true colours. Adjust it vertically, horizontally and laterally to any position they like. It’s no ordinary desk lamp!
6: The eye-friendly blue-light-reducing desk lamp
Another brilliant option for a work-from-home gear gift is the Oculamp Gold Reading Lamp. Its elegant design will add style to your gift recipient’s home – but its true value is in its health benefits. The Oculamp is designed to minimise blue light exposure, protecting your eye health and promoting better sleep.
Easily move it from room to room because it provides up to 20 hours of light on a single charge.
7: A pure white ergonomic mouse
“'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse” wrote Clement Clarke Moore. Well, this is a mouse which might stir some homeworker happiness as a gift. The Humanscale x Razer™ Pro Click Mouse is a beautiful design for a home office and works a treat.
With a 30-degree tilt, this stylish ergonomic mouse allows your wrist to sit in a comfortable, neutral position that alleviates strain for all-day comfort.
8: The help for a bad back
Show you’ve listened with sympathy to your homeworker’s woes about a bad back – and send in an angel. This one is a Back Angel™ Back Support: “This has been a game changer for not just my posture but relief from back pain” was Andrea’s review.
Finally, an office chair and desk would actually make a very welcome gift! The time for making do with substandard home office furniture is over:
9: The happy homeworker chair
You want the homeworker you live with to be comfy, but you don’t want an ugly piece of furniture cluttering up your home! Enter the Homeworker Mesh Back Black Ergonomic Chair. It will look good in the living room or bedroom and most importantly is supportive and incredibly comfortable. Its double curved waterfall seat will be a winner.
10: A small but perfectly-formed home office desk
“I don't know why we didn't invest sooner! This is a hugely popular item” wrote Catrina about the unusually small and clever Portable Height Adjustable Desk v2. You can stand as well as sit at this super-adjustable little white desk which fits a treat into a small space at home. A thoughtful and helpful gift therefore.
Should your gift of ergonomic kit be a surprise?
Up to you whether you consult your homeworker about which ergonomic desk accessories or furniture they’d most like. If you decide to discuss gift choices with them before the special occasion and it won’t be a surprise, it will STILL be a surprise for them how good it feels long-term.
Either way, you’ll be reassured by Posturite’s Returns and Refunds policy – and ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot score – so you can buy with confidence.
The homeworker in your life…
They’re a bit scruffy, but you love them. Your favourite homeworkers crank up the heating when you’d rather they didn’t, and charge through your supplies of tea bags. But they are there to take in that new washing machine delivery when you need them to - and notice when you left your hair straighteners on - so all’s good.
Nothing wrong with novelty socks or gloves, but I think these Top 10 ergonomic accessories as gifts will be a far bigger success with your homeworker when it’s time to unwrap their parcel.
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