Recognize your team with 5 bags every employee can use

By Melanie Vandenboogaard

There’s no doubt about it—loyal team members work harder and care more about your busines and its customers. Prioritizing staff recognition and showing appreciation for a job well done are two effective ways to increase employee loyalty opens in new window. What better way to do that than with a practical gift that comes in handy again and again.

No matter what industry you’re in or how diverse daily responsibilities are, certain gifts work well for every employee—and a promotional bag never disappoints. Not only are they a useful gift for your staff, promotional bags generate an average of 3,300 impressions of your brand throughout their lifetime (PDF) opens in new window. Talk about a win-win!

If you’re looking for the best promotional bags to thank your loyal, hardworking staff, we’ve got you covered.

1. Travel bags

When employees travel a lot, you can make their next trip even better with a convenient travel bag. The Kapston Jaxon Travel Pack has stylish faux-leather accents. Send it as a surprise for no particular reason—surprise gifts are another effective way to build team loyalty. The Montana Shoe Bag is another excellent choice to keep recipients’ luggage neat and organized while traveling.

The Apollo Bay Travel Pouch and Larsen Travel Bag are perfect for weekend trips. Give one of these travel pouches to your traveling team members who always represent your company in the best light. Not only does this useful gift say thank you, but it could motivate other team members to be exceptional.

2. Gym bags

With a D-ring for a sport bottle and a front slip pocket, the Wingman Duffel Bag is a fantastic employee contest prize. To win, associates can submit their favorite workout routine or healthy eating habit. The Palmyra Duffel Bag is also a perfect-fit prize for rewarding team members who participate in a company wellness program.

For employees who have children in sports or who play on a league of their own, the Team Player 18" Duffel Bag makes a smart appreciation gift. You can also gift it for the holidays or a birthday. The Embroidered Excel Sport Deluxe Duffel is a long-lasting company anniversary gift for long-term employees. And with a loop that makes hanging this bag easy, the Embroidered Rangeley Sport Duffel is an always-useful reward for hard work.

3. Laptop bags

When you’re trying to increase staff loyalty, look for a gift employees can use again and again. The Embroidered Montana Laptop Bag or the Slope Laptop Messenger Bag are perfect bags to tote their laptop and your brand to the office, meetings or their favorite coffee shop.

For a gift that’s sure to make a lasting impression—choose the Koozie^® Recreation Laptop Kooler Backpack. This bag is an excellent fit for traveling salespeople and outdoor enthusiasts alike. If you need another high-end option, the High Sierra^® Powerglide Wheeled Laptop Backpack is loaded with all the organizational bells and whistles. These high-quality gifts are sure to motivate associates to continue giving their best.

4. Lunch bags

From busy parents with young kids to busy young adults with packed schedules, lunch bags can be a lifesaver (or at least a time-saver). A Take and Go Lunch Bag is a gift recipients are sure to appreciate. Pack a healthy lunch and hand them out at your organization’s next employee lunch-n-learn. A Bolt Kooler Bag or Flip Your Lid Convertible Cooler Bag is great for staff who take their lunch on the road. Use these cooler bags as thank-you gifts or wellness challenge prizes.

The Kai 9-Can Lunch Cooler Tote is a modern-looking lunch bag that can hold plenty of cold drinks to help keep recipients hydrated throughout the day. Fill this tote with delicious tailgate goodies to reward hard-working employees. Or let long-time associates know you appreciate their loyalty with a Chic Up Front Lunch Cooler. It’s perfect for toting to a nearby park during a quick break away from the office.

5. Organizational totes

Help your team members keep things tidy with an organizational tote. And what better time to do it than during the busy holiday season. As a practical holiday gift that will long be remembered (and used), give employees an Organize-It!® Non-Woven Storage Tote or a Master Trunk Organizer with Cooler. Perfect for in the car or in the closet, it will help keep anything from shoes and clothes to drinks and groceries in place.

A Cooper Collapsible Utility Tote works well for keeping household supplies out of sight and out of the way. If you have a new employee who have recently relocated, this tote will surely come in handy as they shuffle things around. Even a simple folding Trunk Organizer can make a memorable thank-you gift or employee reward.

Leave long-lasting impressions

Your team is the backbone of your company. With practical gifts that range from travel bags to duffels to organizational totes, you’ll be sure to boost employee loyalty while they carry your brand (literally) all over town.

Melanie Vandenboogaard

Melanie VandenBoogaard is a senior merchandising category manager with nearly two decades of experience in the merchandising industry. She specializes in bags—including backpacks, totes, and more—staying on top of trends to ensure 4imprint offers a wide selection that meets customers’ needs in both style and price. Melanie also leads product development for 4imprint’s private-label brands, where she enjoys creating, building, and designing new products.

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