Great Prize Ideas for Remote Employees
Here are some ideas under $10 for prizes and benefits you can offer to your remote workforce:
Customized Digital Stickers or Emojis: Create a set of customized digital stickers or emojis featuring the company logo or inside jokes.
E-book or Audiobook Gift Card: Provide a gift card for popular e-book platforms or audiobook services.
Virtual Desktop Wallpaper Pack: Offer a pack of professionally designed virtual desktop wallpapers.
Virtual Team Trivia Game: Organize a virtual team trivia game and offer small prizes for winners.
Customized Digital Thank You Cards: Design digital thank you cards with personalized messages for each employee.
Online Recipe Collection: Share a collection of employee-submitted recipes in a digital cookbook format.
Online Movie or TV Show Rental: Give gift cards for online movie or TV show rental services.
Digital Puzzle or Sudoku Subscription: Provide access to digital puzzle or Sudoku subscriptions.
Virtual Team Recognition: Recognize outstanding employees during team meetings with a virtual shout-out.
Online Fitness Class Pass: Offer a discounted pass for online fitness classes or workout videos.
Personalized Digital Wallpapers: Create personalized digital wallpapers for employees with their names or favorite quotes.
Customized Digital Calendar: Design a digital calendar featuring company events and important dates.
Virtual Networking Event: Host virtual networking events where employees can connect and socialize.
Online Meditation or Mindfulness App Subscription: Provide subscriptions to meditation or mindfulness apps.
Digital Coloring Book: Share downloadable digital coloring books with various themes.
Virtual Recipe Exchange: Organize a virtual recipe exchange where employees can share their favorite recipes.
Online Puzzle or Game App Subscription: Offer subscriptions to popular online puzzle or game apps.
Virtual Book Club: Organize a virtual book club and provide employees with a recommended book.
Digital Music Playlist: Curate and share digital music playlists based on different themes or moods.
Virtual Desktop Screensaver Pack: Offer a collection of visually appealing virtual desktop screensavers.
Virtual Company Trivia Quiz: Create a company-themed trivia quiz and award small prizes to winners.
Online Language Learning App Subscription: Provide access to language learning apps or platforms.
Digital Badges or Certificates: Award digital badges or certificates to recognize achievements or milestones.
Online Recipe or Cooking Tips Subscription: Provide subscriptions to online recipe databases or cooking tip platforms.
Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Organize a virtual scavenger hunt with small prizes for participants.
And here are a few pricier ones, for bigger-ticket items:
Virtual Wellness Package ($50-200): A subscription to a wellness app or service that offers virtual fitness classes, meditation sessions, or yoga sessions.
Online Learning Courses ($100-500): Allow employees to choose an online course or certification program of their choice to enhance their professional skills.
Home Office Upgrade ($50-500): Offer gift cards for office supply stores or online retailers that specialize in home office equipment and accessories.
Meal Delivery Service ($50-200): Provide gift cards or subscriptions to meal delivery services so employees can enjoy a convenient and delicious meal.
Book or E-book Bundle ($10-100): Allow employees to select a set of books or e-books from a recommended reading list.
Virtual Coffee or Tea Tastings ($30-100): Send employees a selection of gourmet coffees or teas to enjoy during virtual tastings.
Virtual Team Building Activities ($100-500): Arrange and sponsor virtual team-building events like online escape rooms, virtual cooking classes, or wine tasting sessions.
Online Language Courses ($100-300): Offer employees the opportunity to learn a new language through online language learning platforms.
Home Spa Kit ($30-100): Send employees a package with bath bombs, face masks, scented candles, and other items to create a relaxing spa experience at home.
Personalized Online Fitness Programs ($50-200): Provide employees with access to personalized workout plans created by fitness professionals.
Virtual Music Streaming Subscription ($50-150): Offer a subscription to a music streaming service like Spotify or Apple Music.
Ergonomic Equipment ($50-500): Give employees the option to select ergonomic equipment such as an ergonomic chair, keyboard, or mouse.
Digital Magazine Subscriptions ($20-100): Provide employees with subscriptions to digital magazines or online publications of their choice.
Virtual Art Classes ($50-200): Sponsor online art classes or workshops where employees can learn new artistic skills or techniques.
Online Game Subscriptions ($50-150): Offer subscriptions to popular online gaming platforms or multiplayer games.
Home Décor and Interior Design ($50-200): Provide gift cards for online home décor stores to help employees spruce up their home office spaces.
Online Skill-Sharing Workshops ($50-200): Arrange virtual workshops where employees can share their unique skills and expertise with their colleagues.
Online Music Lessons ($50-200): Allow employees to choose online music lessons for instruments they are interested in learning.
Virtual Escape Room Experiences ($50-200): Provide employees with opportunities to participate in virtual escape room adventures.
Subscription Boxes ($30-100): Gift employees with curated subscription boxes tailored to their interests, such as beauty, fitness, or gourmet snacks.
Virtual Concert or Theater Tickets ($50-200): Offer tickets or access to virtual live performances by renowned artists or theater companies.
Personalized Digital Artwork ($100-500): Commission digital artwork or illustrations based on employees' preferences or interests.
Online Cooking Classes ($50-200): Sponsor online cooking classes or meal prep courses led by professional chefs.
Virtual Home Organization Consultations ($50-200): Offer virtual consultations with professional organizers to help employees declutter and organize their living spaces.
Donation in Employee's Name (Varies): Allow employees to choose a charity or cause, and make a donation on their behalf.