Navigating the treacherous waters of the corporate holiday party is stressful enough without the added pressure of buying a present for someone you only know as "the guy who microwaved fish last Tuesday." We all dread the moment someone unwraps a generic candle that smells like a dusty attic so we found items that actually deserve a spot on a cubicle desk.

Prepare to witness a polite yet ruthless battle unfold in the conference room as your colleagues abandon all professional decorum to steal these upgrades from each other while the HR rep looks on in horror.

Discover more in 24 White Elephant Gifts Your Coworkers Will Actually Risk HR Violations To Steal

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Colorful gel pens with cute cat toppers, a fun white elephant gift idea coworkers will enjoy stealing.

Review: "These pens are awesome! Not only are they cute, they write so nice without smearing." - Denise

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    Convincing The Boss You Are A Spreadsheet Wizard Is Surprisingly Easy When The Excel Shortcut Sticker Guides Your Fingers To The Right Keys So You Don't Have To Google Basic Commands

    Color-coded keyboard shortcut guide sticker for Word and Excel placed on a laptop, a perfect white elephant gift idea for coworkers.

    Review: "Very helpful. When my mind is overwhelmed with work and I can't remember simple computer functions, this comes in so handy!!!" - Candice M Eaker

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    Mini digital now serving sign with please take a number dispenser, a popular white elephant gift for coworkers.

    Review: "This was a Great gift for boss that always has a line waiting to talk to them! Working digital now serving sign and small paper tickets in the dispenser!" - M. Miller

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    Pretending You Are In Bali Instead Of A Windowless Basement Is Much Easier When You Swing Your Loafers In The Under Desk Foot Hammock While Ignoring Urgent Emails

    Person with legs stretched under a desk decorated with ropes, next to a keyboard and soda, representing white elephant gifts prank.

    Review: "I absolutely recommend this! It's easy to install and super convenient." - Kat Cing

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    Developing A Repetitive Strain Injury From Aggressively Clicking "Delete" On Company-Wide Emails Is Less Likely When The Ergonomic Mouse Pad Cradles Your Overworked Wrist

    Ergonomic mouse pad and office desk setup with water bottle, candle, and decorative plant, ideal white elephant gifts.

    Review: "The design is gorgeous and so comfy that I even take it when I travel for business. This has relieved wrist pain from working on the computer every day." - Bianka P Gonzalez G

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    Donating Half Your Paycheck To The Local Cafe Will Seem Ridiculous Once The Cold Brew Coffee Maker Starts Churning Out High-Voltage Bean Water Right At Your Desk

    Cold brew coffee maker and glass of iced coffee with straw on kitchen countertop, best white elephant gifts for coworkers.

    Review: "You will NOT regret purchasing this! I ordered the quart size and it gets me through 3-4 days. It comes with easy to follow instructions, and it’s very simple to use! I just ordered a second one as a house warming gift for a friend!" - Lexi Sponseller

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    The Sad Truth Is, While Everyone Is On Holiday In Their Campers, They Just Have This Vintage Camper Pencil Holder To Look At

    Retro camper-shaped desk organizer holding blue scissors and colorful pens, a creative white elephant gift idea.

    Review: "This was a huge hit at the office holiday party gift exchange. I decided to leave it in the packaging and let the winner put it together. It was a fun little activity and it’s still on their desk!" - Devin

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    Round mousepads with cute cartoon dumpsters on fire and the phrase it’s fine everything is fine, white elephant gifts.

    Review: "This mouse pad is so fun and quirky. I love having it at my office desk to give some personality to my space. It’s got great coloring and the design printed really well." - Annaka King

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    If you haven't yet found the specific item that will turn your mild-mannered desk neighbor into a ruthless gift thief, don't worry. The psychological warfare of the holiday exchange is just getting started and we have plenty more options that are worth ruining a work friendship over.

    Hand holding a white computer mouse with a cute fox and tree design, perfect white elephant gifts for coworkers.

    Review: "I am in love with this mouse. It is so cute 🥰 it fits in my hand nicely and scrolls smoothly." - Coco Terry

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    The Local Fire Marshal Will Sleep Much Better At Night Knowing You Are Using The 6-Port Surge Protector Plug Extender Instead Of Sketchily Daisy-Chaining Three Different Power Strips Together

    White elephant gift idea showing a multi-outlet power adapter with various plugs connected on a wall socket.

    Review: "I purchased this for our office area which, as you can see from the picture, has a lot of devices to plug in. The thing I enjoy the moat is the ease of installation. You plug it in, screw in the middle screw & that’s it. The night light is hand as well because the area isn’t lit very well since it’s under our desk. I would definitely recommend this inexpensive charger." - Ryan

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    There Is No Time For Bad Vibes At The Office With This Friendly Flower Vase Keeping Things Cheerful

    Unique white elephant gifts featuring a playful flower vase with yellow daffodils on a windowsill in natural light.

    Review: "This is a cute and whimsical vase. Seems well constructed." - Campfire Connections

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    Let Them Rest Their Wrists In Style With These Adorable Soft Baguette And Croissant Wrist Pillows

    Mechanical keyboard with beige and brown keycaps next to a baguette-shaped novelty item in a white elephant gift setting

    Review: "My goodness the bread is so freaking cute! They came NOT shrunken down so there’s no issues to structure like some other bread wrist rests listings I’ve seen. They’re soft yet well structured enough and support the wrist very nicely. My coworkers all love it haha!" - Annie

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    Looking Like A Genius While Sneezing Is The Only Reason To Keep The Rubik's Cube Tissue Box On Your Desk Since It Solves The Problem Of A Runny Nose Without Any Math

    Colorful Rubik's Cube tissue box on wooden table, a fun white elephant gift your coworkers will want to steal.

    Review: "Looks great. Bigger than I thought it would be." - Elsie

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    Clean Up Your Act With This Adorable Ladybug Desktop Vacuum

    Red and black ladybug-themed novelty item featured as a fun white elephant gift idea for coworkers to steal.

    Review: "It works pretty well. Ideal for table and counter top. Easy to disassemble and clean the storage case." - Marcella

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    Cute frog-shaped pen holders filled with colorful pens and markers, ideal white elephant gifts for coworkers.

    Review: "Looks super cute on my desk at work product arrived intact and matches the rest of my frog decor on my desk." - jason

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    We are legally required to remind you that fighting over these items should probably be kept verbal to avoid a meeting with the safety committee. However, if the previous gadgets didn't convince you to trade your number for a better present, the upcoming finds might just be worth a little polite aggression near the punch bowl.

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    Turning Your Workstation Into A Low-Budget Version Of A Detective's Evidence Board Is Totally Acceptable When You Stick Your Reminders To The Transparent Sticky Note Panel So They Don't Block Your View Of The Actual Work

    Modern workspace with monitor, keyboard, decorative flowers, and sticky notes highlighting white elephant gifts for coworkers.

    Review: "Absolute necessity for the office!!! Especially if you love post it notes." - Emily jelinek

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    Take Out Your Office Frustrations On The Desktop Punching Bag . It's A Stress Ball On Steroids

    Red desktop punching bag with spring base on a white desk near computer and smart speaker as white elephant gift idea.

    Review: "Works well great fit for my workspace. Tested it out the other day." - Charleen Allen

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    Auditioning For The Role Of Quasimodo Is Best Left To The Professionals So Keep Your Spine Straight With The Sturdy Laptop Stand Elevating Your Screen

    Minimalist workspace with laptop, wireless keyboard, trackpad, and potted plant, perfect for white elephant gift ideas.

    Review: "Who knew something like this could be so life changing! The color - the fit (Macbook pro 14" M4) use it and the time! Sturdy - it's solid & made very well - very comfortable for typing - my wrists no longer hurt." - Mindful Maverick

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    White elephant gift mug with a cat pun, placed on a beverage warmer on a desk with office supplies.

    Review: "I LOVE it! And love how it's not a USB connect one either. So far it's been keeping my coffee hot. Great product at a great price!" - KP

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    Two desk calendars with humorous cat images displayed as white elephant gift ideas for coworkers, perfect for office fun.

    Review: "Purchased these for a Boss’s Day gift to a good friend that loves cats. She loves it and changes the picture every day she works in the office and it gives us a good laugh every time. They are pretty thick and sturdy pages, definitely worth the purchase!" - Katie D.

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    They Can Stop Wiggling Around Like A Restless Toddler During Conference Calls Thanks To The Memory Foam Back And Bottom Pillow Making That Concrete Slab Of A Chair Bearable

    Office chair with ComfiLife lumbar and seat cushions, a popular white elephant gift coworkers will risk stealing.

    Review: "I have several issues with my back, two herniated disks, scoliosis and a twisted hip, it's a mess in there. On top of everything I injured my tailbone last summer. Comfilife coccyx cushion has been a life saver to alleviate sitting pain after the injury and I am pretty happy with the quality of their products & customer service so I jumped on it when I saw they also make a lumbar pillow. Best decision ever." - Mario

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    Convincing Your Manager You Are Totally On Top Of Things Is Effortless When You Fill The Daily Planner Notepad With Tasks You Finished Three Hours Ago Just For The Satisfaction Of Checking Them Off

    Daily planner with colorful handwritten notes, organized tasks, and a grocery list, perfect for white elephant gifts.

    Review: "I like the design. It really helps me in planning my day." - Janet W

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