Buying a gift for a co-worker is an inevitable task that everyone experiences - probably more often than one would really like! However, when you find gifts for co-workers that are affordable and functional, you feel great about spending your hard earned money. Luckily, this is really easy to do.

The people that you work with may be close friends, or they may be people you know only on a professional level. There still exists the opportunity to brighten their day when you remember a special occasion or put thought into a gift beyond a gift card to the local Starbucks. And since it makes you feel good to put a smile on someone's face, it pays off to put a little extra effort into a gift for a coworker.

Most employees today wear an ID clip to secure an employee badge to their clothing. It is a necessary part of the job for a lot of people; and something that typically gets brushed off. Why think about something you can't change, right? Well, when it comes to the ID clip, there are options that make any ID badge wearer feel better about their overall appearance.

Working in a professional setting, you want to look the part. An ID clip, while necessary, can get in the way of reflecting the kind of professional image you really want to project. To look better, sometimes it takes only small changes. Changes to the standard issue ID clip make an enormous impact on the overall look of work attire. Even if your daily uniform consists of scrubs or a lab coat, dressing up the ID clip is a small way to make a big difference.

When you wear an identification badge, you may be able to keep in secured on a lanyard instead of a clip. This is one way to add more pizzazz to your work outfit. To add some fun to your fashion or the fashion of a co-worker, holiday lanyards may be the answer. Holiday lanyards allow an individual to keep their ID badge in a secure location while displaying their fondness for a particular holiday.

Holiday lanyards can feature Easter bunnies or snowflakes; they can feature beading or ribbons. The variety that is available fits anyone who loves to show off their holiday spirit. If you have a co-worker, doctor, teacher or other acquaintance that wears an ID badge and loves holidays, holiday lanyards are your ticket to bringing a big smile to their face!

Gifts for co-workers don't need to be difficult to find and should fit neatly within the average budget of $10 - $20. When you find yourself in the position of giving, think outside the box. Instead of reaching for the gift card or coffee gift basket, think of something functional like a decorative ID badge holder or decorative lanyard. Since this is a gift that necessary, functional and fashionable, it works on all fronts. You will feel good giving it and your recipient will feel great receiving it.