Holiday Gift Guide for Clients, VIPs and Employees

Gifts that enhance hard-working employees' and valued clients' home-based lives are the hottest rewards for 2020, according to industry experts. Following are Incentive’s picks for the best offerings of the season.

Timepiece for the Ages

Swarovski crystals elevate this elegant watch from Seiko. The timepiece is crafted of stainless steel with a two-tone finish, and includes a classic cabochon crown. Cost: List price, $340.

Gifts for the New Pet

New fur-baby parents will appreciate this welcome gift from BurstBox. The package is filled with pup-pleasing goodies and toys, including a tennis ball, tug rope and organic “bone” biscuit. Cost: $37; customization is available.

Slope-Ready Shades

Zeal Optics’ sporty, polarized Portal XL lenses are designed to keep skiers’ and snowboarders’ views free from fog.
Cost: $180.

Take an In-Home Bike for a Spin

Give top performers the gift of 24/7 fitness: Pelaton bikes, paired with the company’s livestreamed classes, deliver an immersive, in-home cycling experience. Cost: $1,895, includes delivery and assembly.

For the Seafood Lover

Seafood lovers will savor a bucket of succulent stone crab claws, flown in straight from Florida by Goldbelly. Cost: From $209 for three pounds.

New Luggage at the Ready

Travel might be on hold for now, but you can make sure road warriors and top performers are well-prepared for their next trip with these stylish bags from Briggs & Reilly’s Sympatico collection. Cost: List price, $579-$649.

New Pans for the Baker

Bakers can create gorgeous, Great British Bake Off-worthy cakes with this unique set of bundt pans by Nordic Ware. Cost: List price, $64.

Expert Coffeemaker for the Home

With its built-in grinder, the Barista Pro from Breville crafts the perfect cup of espresso in seconds. Cost: $1,299.

New Bed for Easy Rest

A good night’s rest is the perfect antidote for stressful days. The Mlily Fusion luxe mattress, with its unique combo of foam and springs, promotes cool and comfy sleep. Cost: List price, $1,799-$3,299.

Teeny Headphone Beans

The Galaxy Buds Live from Samsung are bean-shaped wireless earbuds that come in three colors: mystic white, black and bronze. Cost: $170.

Dutch Oven for the Chef

Home chefs can concoct hearty stews, casseroles and one-pot meals with this cast iron, 3.5-quart Le Creuset Essential Oven. Cost: List price, $290. bit.ly/31UWw8S