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Custom Outdoor Gifts for Employees

In today’s post-lockdown world, health and wellness are a major priority for people from all walks of life. These days, employees are looking out for their well-being, and they expect the companies they work for to do the same. One way you can show your team that you care about their well-being is by encouraging them to spend more time in nature. 

Sixty-two percent of people in the U.S. are more focused on their health and lifestyles than before the pandemic. Employers can’t ignore that fact, and encouraging your employees to get outside more is one way to act. Whether you plan outdoor company events (see our seasonal event guide for ideas and inspiration!) or encourage them to spend more of their downtime in nature, you’ll be contributing to a greater sense of well-being for the whole team. 

Why Should Employers Encourage Employees to Get Outdoors?

If you’re curious about how to encourage employees to get outside more, here are a few reasons why it’s so important. 

One benefit of encouraging employees to get outdoors is reduced stress! This goes a long way toward improving morale and boosting creativity. If your team members are feeling great, productivity is more likely to get a boost. When your team is happy and well, everybody wins. 

How to Encourage Employees to Get Outdoors

Want to know how to encourage employees to get outdoors? Here are a few ideas for your team:

• Issue a company-wide walking challenge for people to get their steps in every week
• Plan outdoor volunteer activities for your team to get involved in
• Create an outdoor workspace where employees can take their laptops and get outside on sunny days 
• Take offsite outings together, during work hours when possible, that enable time outdoors 
• Consider an outdoor venue or nature-centric activities for your next team event 

Of course, giving great logo-branded employee appreciation gifts geared toward the outdoors can encourage your team, too. 

Branded Outdoor Gifts for Employees

Now that you know the benefits of employees in nature, let’s find them a few gifts to give them that extra push into the outdoors. A great corporate gift can help give them the encouragement they need. 

Custom Folding Chairs

Anyone who has attended an outdoor event knows just how important Custom Folding Chairs are! Getting your employees in nature more often means making it easier for them to do so. Add your corporate logo to the custom Koozie Royal Kamp Chair (complete with a cupholder and a compartment for snacks!) for a great event giveaway.

 

Logo-Embroidered Blankets

Even the most enthusiastic outdoor people know the value of a warm, cozy blanket on chilly nights by the bonfire. On the flip side, having a great blanket for a snooze in the hammock is also a plus! Logo-Embroidered Blankets such as the Zusa White with Charcoal Plush Siesta Blanket are a great way to show your team that you not only care about their time outside--you care about their rest and comfort, too.

Branded Beach Towels

Looking for an affordable, customizable team appreciation gift that will benefit employee well-being in 2024? Branded Beach Towels just might be the ticket! With a beach towel such as the branded Magnet Group White Coastal Beach Towel, you won’t have to wonder how to encourage employees to get outside more.

Company Logo Yoga Mat

Whether indoors or out, a thoughtful yoga practice can really enhance your day! Consider getting a Company Logo Yoga Mat for your team members, particularly those who enjoy hitting the mat after a long day of work. Logo-branded yoga mats such as the custom Leed's Black Align Premium Yoga Mat are great giveaway prizes--or personalized gifts--for your team members.

Custom Coolers

Custom Coolers are popular for outdoor and sports enthusiasts of all ages! When you add your corporate logo to a functional, durable cooler, that’s an employee appreciation gift your team won’t soon forget. You can always opt for a classic cooler, but we like to think outside the box. That’s why we love the Stormtech Oregon 24 Cooler Backpack, which makes it a cinch to carry cold drinks or picnic foods in style.

 

Logo-Branded Jackets

It’s never a bad idea to keep outerwear on hand, no matter what area of the country you live in. Logo-Branded Jackets are the perfect way to add an extra layer of protection from the elements, and your team is sure to love them. At Merchology, we offer a wide variety of jackets for many outdoor needs, such as the Duluth Men's Deep Evergreen Flannel-Lined Fire Hose Hooded Action Jacket.

 

Company Logo Hammocks

Company Logo Hammocks are a great option for the employees on your team who take outdoor R&R seriously. If you’ve been wondering how to encourage employees to get outside more, the secret is remembering that everyone spends their outdoor time differently. We love the company logo Gemline Black-Seattle Grey Sebago Packable Hammock for all things relaxation in the great outdoors, and we think your team will, too.

Custom Water Bottles

Custom Water Bottles are a great way for your employees to stay hydrated, whether they’re spending some much-needed time outdoors or in the middle of their work day. A sustainably made water bottle like the Zusa 3 Day Navy Sidekick Water Bottle 20 oz packs a one-two punch when it comes to protecting the environment, too--reduce plastic water bottle waste while using a product made from recycled bottles! It’s a great choice for employee well-being in 2023.

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One major benefit of encouraging employees to get outdoors is that they’ll remember you cared about their well-being outside work! Put some icing on that proverbial cake by giving them gifts that not only show your appreciation, but also encourage them to get out of the office and into nature.

Are you ready to thank your employees with more time outdoors? Contact us for help finding the right custom outdoor gifts.