Unique “Welcome Back” gifts for a co-worker or employee from maternity leave

When you have been working in a company as a Lead or HR Manager for a long time, you know how it is very relieving to hear that one of your employees from maternity leave is coming back.

Mixed emotions suddenly come to you, and from that moment, you may probably think of only two things. First, is how alleviating it will be for your team to finally have an extra hand to contribute to daily work. At the same time, you may feel a bit excited to finally welcome back your employee or co-worker from maternity leave.

Welcome back parties may be held to show your support and concern to them. While they will appreciate your efforts in trying to make it light and heartwarming, some mothers might secretly wish for other kinds of welcome back gift.

Below is a list of unique gifts to give to your employees from maternity leave. This might help you find inspirations to sprinkle gold dust on your corporate relationship in your workspace, especially to new mothers. Adding a little fun to promote a harmonious environment always gives positive energy that is often much needed at work.

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Personalised 'Occupied' sign

Personalised ‘Occupied’ signs are a unique gift idea to give to moms – where they can place on doors at work. Hardworking moms that choose to pump breastmilk at work will need some privacy without the fear of intrusion and awkwardness caused by workmates that might pop up. This allows them to feel comfortable and at ease at work, that’s just how nice and useful this gift can be!

Custom birthstone necklace

An accessory can never go wrong, especially when it symbolizes their newly born baby. Being a working mom is not easy, we all know that. They always worry and missing their newborn baby every time. This gift would be a great worry reliever.

Being able to touch them through their sentimental side is a great show of recognition that you see in their significant role as a mother.

Essential Oils

While we may see them fully functioning as an individual at work, we do not know how they feel when at home. We can only do so much supporting them while at work.

When mothers come back home from work, their responsibilities do not stop. They still have to do house chores, nurse their babies, and even attend to part-time jobs. What better than essential oils! There are many different kinds out there that promote different feelings of relaxations, from aromatherapy to stress relief, there is one for everyone.

Subscription boxes

You probably have heard a lot about gift boxes or subscription boxes. It is a gift that is sure to deliver a twist and surprise to the recipient. And that is what a receiver wants to feel when being handed a gift, right?

There are lots of different gift boxes already available online. You just have to pick the niche that may be closely related to what mother’s need. For instance, you can give them gift boxes for health & fitness or gift boxes for moms and babies.

There are many subscription boxes that you can get online, and in Malaysia, you may have heard of Wiggle Boks. A gift box service that caters to moms and babies. You will get to surprise yourself every month will items that are fun and practical for you and your little one!

Gift Roulette

If you haven't heard of this, a gift roulette is a fun corporate gimmick that you can host as a gifting idea. Write down what your employees love (physical items that you can shop for at the mall) and place them in a roulette.

Every time an employee comes back to work from maternity leave, all you have to do is to simply roll the roulette and let it choose the lucky gift for your co-worker when she comes back from maternity leave.

I hope this has given you some ideas on what you can do for your lovely co-workers. While you know that giving gifts to your employees is a wonderful gesture, showing them your support and recognizing their motherly efforts are still the best gifts that you can offer.

Keep in mind that there are many ways to maintain a harmonious working relationship in a company. Giving gifts is just one of the many ways, but it will definitely bring a lot of positivity to you, your work mates, and to the company.

Written by Ellaine Go Rodriguez

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