Just because your employees are remote, doesn't mean they don't deserve recognition and appreciation from you! They work hard and earn every dollar you pay them, but sometimes, you want to go above and beyond with a gift of some sort.

If this sounds like you, and you're looking for virtual employee recognition gifts, you're in the right place.

Today, we're going to help you discover the best options on the market for your remote employees and team members. These ideas transcend any niche or industry and make great gifts for any position in your company.

We'll start things off by explaining why routinely providing gifts as a form of your appreciation is such a great idea - and we'll explain when you should consider doing this. Then, we'll unveil our list of the top 6 gift ideas out there.

The Importance Of Regular Employee Recognition

Employee recognition is what keeps morale high at your company. High morale means higher productivity. It also means your employees feel appreciated and accepted for who they are - allowing you to get the most out of them.

With all this said, it should go without saying that regularly recognizing the hard work your employees do is important. You can do this in so many ways, too.

Simply reminding them verbally how fortunate you and your company are to have them as a team member is a great first step. Singing their praise when they close a big deal, earn your company a five-star review, or finalize a large project is a no-brainer. No matter what it is your remote employee does for your company, it's on you to make them feel appreciated.

But sometimes, words aren't enough - so how do you show appreciation for these remote employees?

Why Should You Reward Remote Employees With Gifts That Go Beyond Their Salary & Benefits?

You feel that you pay your remote works a fair salary and offer them an awesome benefits package - you even give them paid sick and vacation days. Do you really need to go above and beyond to show your appreciation for them beyond the basics?

The answer is yes - if you take your company culture seriously and want to keep retention and morale high.

Even the most highly paid workers around the globe admit that they feel unappreciated from time to time. You can prevent this from disrupting their productivity and effort with employee recognition days. These have become pretty standard across all industries.

However, in 2020 it became clear that things were going to change in the workplace for good. We saw a huge shift to remote work.

So how do you appreciate remote employees if you don't actually get to see them face to face?

Let's take a look at a few ways you can go about it.

How Do You Appreciate Employees Virtually Or Remotely?

The COVID pandemic showed us that we don't necessarily all need to be in the same building to accomplish our work and enjoy record-breaking years.

The same can be said about appreciating employees virtually - you don't have to be in the same building as them! You can easily send them gifts to wherever it is they work - their home, a shared office, you name it.

You can take this a number of ways. Your gift can be virtual - such as an online gift card. With this approach, they can cash in on their reward without having to leave their house or even their desk!

But, these lack personal touch in our opinion. If you're serious about providing your remote workers with a gift that shows your appreciation, branded swag is the way to go. And as you'll soon discover, our employee swag packs are a perfect choice.

The Top Remote Employee Appreciate Ideas Of 2021

With branded swag, you're able to keep things professional and on-theme while providing your remote employees with practical, branded products they truly need.

There are so many different ways you can take your swag. From simple clothing to office supplies, these essentials will never go out of style. But there are more options than you could ever have imagined - you might not have considered some of these to be swag-worthy gift ideas!

Make no mistake, though - these swag pack ideas we're about to share with you are an absolute hit, and always will be. We're going to share six of our favorite swag packs online.

The New Hire Swag Pack

If you've just brought on some new remote works and are looking to show the new employee appreciation, what better way than with a new hire swag pack?

On an in-house employee's first day in the office, they typically arrive at their desk greeted with all sorts of company swag - t-shirts, hoodies, pens and notebooks, water bottles, stickers - the works.

But what about remote workers? Are they to be left out just because they don't work in the office with you?

Not at all.

You can still do your part in terms of employee appreciation by checking out the new hire swag pack. Here, you can start your new virtual relationship on the right foot. You'll just need to take five minutes to build out your perfect pack for new employee recognition!

The last thing you want is to convey to your remote workers that they aren't as appreciated since they aren't in the office - don't drop the ball here!

No Thought Required Swag Pack

Unfortunately, you don't get to see your virtual employees on a daily basis, chat with them about their weekend plans, and get to know them on a personal basis. At least, not to the degree you would if they worked in the office.

This disconnect can make it pretty tough to determine the best employee recognition gift idea for them - what are their likes? What about their dislikes?

Fortunately, we've designed a great swag pack that you don't have to overthink - that's why we call it the No Thought Required Swag Pack! This is a great option for last-minute employee appreciation gifts - trust us, they're a crowd-pleaser too!

In this pack, you'll be able to gift your virtual workers branded gear they'll actually end up using, including the following products:

• T-shirt
• Socks
• Campfire Mug
• Notebook and Pens
• Insert Card (to give them a personalized note showing your appreciation)
• Stickers

Like all our swag packs, this one also comes with the custom printed mailer box and crinkle-cut fill to make their unboxing experience a memorable one - and one that has them feeling truly appreciated.

Office Zen Swag Pack

Just because your team isn't necessarily in the office, doesn't mean you can't help them create their own office zen at home! Take your employee recognition efforts to the next level with our Office Zen Swag Pack.

This is easily one of our most practical employee recognition gift options because it's packed full of office essentials your employees need - virtual or not! And the best part is that all these products are branded with your company colors, logo, and name. Here are some of the included products in each pack:

• Branded Pennant
• Planter
• Notebook and Pens
• Water Bottle
• Coasters
• Magnets
• Insert Card (again, to add that personal touch and ensure them that this employee recognition gift wasn't something you took lightly!)

Summertime Swag Pack

Summer may be coming to an end - but that doesn't mean the summer vibes have to! One of our most popular employee recognition gifts is our Summertime Swag Pack - and for good reason.

This gift box comes with all your remote employee's favorite outdoor essentials, so they can take you and your company to the beach, forest, or park with them! Here is a quick look at some of the products we offer in this pack:

• Beach Towel
• Tumbler
• Koozie
• Bottle Opener
• Speaker
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Insert Card

Grab this as your employee recognition gift now, and your workers will still get good use out of it this season before the cold weather starts to roll in!

Keep It Green Eco-Friendly Swag Pack

If your company focuses on sustainability and truly cares about the environment, there is no better way to appreciate your top employees than with a Keep It Green Eco-Friendly Swag Pack!

As you can probably surmise by the name alone, this swag pack is packed full of goodies that are all made from sustainable or recycled materials. That means this is an employee recognition idea you can feel good about gifting. Here are some of the products you'll find in each pack:

• Recycled T-shirt
• Recycled Wool Socks
• Silipint tumbler
• Wheat straw mug
• Bamboo pens
• Bamboo coasters
• Insert card

By choosing this swag pack for your employees, you'll be doing your part to keep our earth green - don't compromise on your company values while finding the right gift!

Create Your Own Swag Pack!

Maybe none of the swag packs we've listed above quite meet your preferences. That's ok - pre-chosen packs aren't for everyone! We make it super easy to create your own swag pack filled with goodies to show off just how much you appreciate your remote workers.

You can build out your pack with a specific budget in mind or take a look at the different types of products available - choosing your favorites from each category. Chances are, we have exactly what you're looking for just waiting to be built! Here are a few of our most popular collections you can choose products from:

• Clothing & Apparel - shirts, hoodies, socks, hats, etc.
• Food & Drinkware - mugs, tumblers, food containers, water bottles, etc.
• Writing & Pens - notebooks, pens, sticky notes, journals, pencils, etc.
• Tech - chargers and other phone accessories, blue light glasses, speakers, webcam covers, etc.
• Miscellaneous - hand sanitizer, playing cards, coasters, pennants, planters, blankets, sunglasses, and more!

The possibilities are truly endless - just head over to the site and start browsing! Your moments away from creating the perfect virtual employee recognition pack.

Find All Your Professional Swag Needs At SwagBar!

Our custom swag gifts are the best way to show virtual employee appreciation. They are as fun as they are practical, packed with goodies we all use on a daily basis.

And with so many choices available, you'll have no problem picking the perfect pack for your people. If you're ready to begin the process, let's get started!

How Does The Swag Building Process Work At Swag Bar?

The process for getting the swag to your remote employees will differ based on whether you purchase one of our pre-configured swag packs or decide to build out your own. Purchasing a pre-configured pack keeps things simple - we just ship the pack directly to your workers!

But if you want to really personalize your employee appreciation idea, you'll probably want to use our pack builder. Here, you get to choose from the different swag categories and pick and choose what you think your employees will appreciate most.

From there, you get to describe your swag vision - we'll pair you up with our dedicated design team and let you guys work out the details of your swag pack. You get to choose colors, add your logo, the works.

After that, we iterate and take feedback until you're beyond satisfied with the final product. Then, we ship it and get the swag to you or your employees within the specified lead time - usually within 15-30 days of starting the process.

So, don't waste any more time - let's show your virtual employees how much you appreciate all their efforts. Just because you don't see them every day, doesn't mean they don't deserve it!