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Photos: Cool gifts for bosses to buy for employees

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Bubble wrap calendar

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Bubble wrap calendar

It’s a bubble wrap calendar. What’s not to love? $25

SEE: Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

Affiliate disclosure: CBS Interactive earns commissions from this product.

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Office Essentials gift box

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Office Essentials gift box

This Mason & Market box contains everyday office essentials. With a sleek collapsable water bottle, original spiced gourmet almonds, a tin of cinnamon mints, and an herb infused lip balm, this box is full of everything needed to stay focused and productive. $43

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Spotify subscription

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Spotify subscription

Any employee who likes to stream music while they work will appreciate a Spotify subscription. $10 a month.

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Fender PureSonic earbuds

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Fender PureSonic earbuds

Fender PureSonic Wireless Earbuds provides crisp, sonic-like concert sound with up to six hours of playback on one charge of the rechargeable battery. $79.99

SEE: Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

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Treats for the Team

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Treats for the Team

A team gift is always a crowd pleaser. This hand-curated selection has a mix of sweet, savory, and hearty. Prices range from $48 for a petite box of treats to $139 for a large box.

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KeySmart keychain

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KeySmart keychain

KeySmart Leather is an easily customizable gift that can turn into a cool multitool with the addition of accessories such as a USB drive, bottle opener, and pocket knife. $29.99 plus accessories ranging from $4.49 to $25 each.

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Grubhub gift cards

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Grubhub gift cards

A Grubhub gift certificate is an easy way to show employees that they’re appreciated.

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Spark wireless earphones

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Spark wireless earphones

Spark wireless earphones from Focal offer high-quality sounds. $99

SEE: Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

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Be inspired paperweight

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Be inspired paperweight

This motivational paperweight has an artistic vibe. $72

Affiliate disclosure: CBS Interactive earns commissions from this product.

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Chromecast Audio

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Chromecast Audio

Chromecast Audio plugs into your speakers, allowing music to stream from your device over Wi-FI. Compatible with an iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet, Mac and Windows laptops, or Chromebook. $35

SEE: Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

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MyCharge portable charger

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MyCharge portable charger

MyCharge’s GoBig 6000mAh portable charger for smartphones is a compact, slim design. It includes two built-in USB ports and 2.4A output so it is perfect for charging two devices simultaneously. $29.99

SEE: Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

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Kenu Airbase wireless charger

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Kenu Airbase wireless charger

The Kenu Airbase Wireless offers wireless charging for the dashboard and windshield. $59.99

SEE: Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

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Oxford gift box

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Oxford gift box

The Oxford gift box from Mason and Market has coffee, milk chocolate, a soy candle, and a linen notebook. $48

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Tumi lightning cable key fob

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Tumi lightning cable key fob

The TUMI Lightning Cable Key Fob is a cool tech tool that your employees will appreciate. It looks professional while providing a quick charge as needed. $55

SEE: Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

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What would you attempt paperweight

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What would you attempt paperweight

The modern day version of an inspiration poster. $38

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Pot of succulents

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Pot of succulents

Yes, it’s a plant. And for the right employee, it’s a great gift. This particular version from Windowbox is ideal because of the arctic blue ceramic container and the mix of succulents. $39.97

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Writers and Their Cats book

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Writers and Their Cats book

This gift is dependent on two things: Whether the employee is a cat lover, or if they’re a writer. Either way, you’re set with this book, Writers and Their Cats. $17

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On the Rocks Whisky Set

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On the Rocks Whisky Set

The spirits aficionado will appreciate the On the Rocks Whisky Set from Olive & Cocoa. The informative A Field Guide to Whisky shares insight into understanding this liquor’s nuances, along with snippets of history, culture, and even food pairings. $98

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Phiaton BT 150 headphones

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Phiaton BT 150 headphones

The BT 150 NC wireless headphones from Phiaton fits around your neck and provides noise cancelling features along with all the usual features such as music and calls. $99

SEE: Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

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Variety of the Month Club

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Variety of the Month Club

A gift certificate to Variety of the Month Club will allow the recipient to order one of 39 different gourmet clubs to be delivered once or monthly. Options include hot sauce, cheese, wine, beer, BBQ sauce or even peanut butter. Starts at $60 for a three-month gift.

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Desk Upgrade gift box

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Desk Upgrade gift box

tThis Mason & Market selection has an embossed notebook, artisan chocolate, and soy candle for an elevated desk gift. $49

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