Old National Bank has grown into a top-25 U.S. bank with roughly 4,900 employees spread across Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, and beyond. That is a lot of people who just lived through mergers, service center integrations, and a whole lot of change management. If you are shopping for one of them, you already know the vibe. They work hard, they are tired, and they would never buy themselves anything nice.
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A candle solves that. It is small, it feels personal, and it works whether they are in a corporate office, a home setup, or a branch break room. If you want something that actually holds up to daily use, our collection of pure beeswax candles burns clean with no paraffin soot and no heavy toxic fragrance, so it keeps a space feeling fresh instead of stuffy after a nine-hour shift.
Why a candle beats another desk mug
Here is the thing most gift guides skip. Most Old National workspaces do not allow open flames. Fire code bans them at desks and in most branch buildings.
So the real question is not "which candle," it is "where will they burn it." The answer is home. That is where the stress of a long financial integration period actually gets unwound.
Which is why the gift that lands is one they light after work, not one that sits unlit on a cubicle shelf. Beeswax matters here. It has the highest melting point of any candle wax, so it burns slow and long.
MBur candles are 100% beeswax, single ingredient, never a blend. They use wooden wicks that crackle softly, and phthalate-free fragrance with no chemical dyes. For someone sensitive to strong store candles, that difference is the whole gift.
"I love these candles. No headache or feeling nauseous like the Bath & Body candles with all the extra chemicals. In addition, I love the package and how carefully everything was wrapped." Jason H.
That review says the quiet part out loud. A lot of people react to cheap candles. A clean beeswax burn keeps the scent and drops the part that gives them a headache. Now let us get to the picks, sorted by budget.
Under $40: the safe, always-right pick
Sunday Reset, for the Monday-dreader
This one is built for the coworker who spends Sunday night bracing for the week. The scent opens cold and sharp with eucalyptus, then settles into clove, cedar, patchouli, and vanilla. It smells like a clean slate.
Picture them lighting the Sunday Reset candle while they clear the kitchen counter and reset for the week ahead. The wooden wick crackles, the room warms up, and the dread eases off. The 40-hour size is $32, which is a comfortable spend for a boss, a teammate, or a new hire welcome.
It is a strong choice for anyone who works from home most days. Clean starts and productivity are exactly its lane.
Wine Down, for the one who never stops
Some Old National employees clock out and immediately open the laptop again. This pick is for them. Lavender, chamomile, sage, and rosemary, with cedar and sandalwood underneath.
It is soft and green and clean rather than loud. One customer put it perfectly.
"Absolutely loved the Wine Down candle! The scent is so light and clean, not overpowering at all, which is exactly what I look for. A lot of other candles tend to give me headaches, but this one was a total game-changer." Nicole D.
The Wine Down candle is ideal for the person who needs a signal that the workday is over. The 40-hour size runs $32. Picture them in the bath, phone across the room, actually off the clock for once.
The $37 sweet spot: a little more without the splurge
If you want the gift to feel a step up, the 55-hour size at $37 is the move. Same clean burn, more hours, and it reads as more generous without crossing into a big spend. Both picks above come in this size.
This range works well for a manager thanking a team member, or for a group gift where a few people chip in. It also suits the hybrid worker who lights a candle for the whole workday at home and wants it to last.
$65: the top-shelf thank-you
The 80-hour size, for someone who earned it
For a retirement, a big promotion, or a long-tenured colleague after a rough integration year, go to the 80-hour size at $65. That is the longest burn any wax can give you, and it comes from beeswax having the highest melting point of the candle waxes.
Both Sunday Reset and Wine Down come in this size, so you can match the scent to the person. Eighty hours is months of evenings for most people. It signals the gift was not an afterthought.
How MBur stacks up against the usual gift candles
Corporate gifting tends to lean on a few familiar names, and each has a real strength worth knowing before you buy.
| Brand | Known for | Wax |
|---|---|---|
| MBur Candle Co. | 100% beeswax, wooden wick, 80-hour burn, phthalate-free fragrance, handmade in NYC | Pure beeswax |
| Jo Malone London | Minimalist packaging and fragrance-layering for premium gifting | Blended wax |
| Nest New York | Seasonal packaging and strong room-filling scent throw | Blended wax |
| Voluspa | Decorative embossed glass and a clean coconut wax blend | Coconut blend |
Those brands are good at what they do. The gap most buyers notice is soot and headaches from cheaper waxes, plus scent that fades after the first hour. A single-ingredient beeswax candle sidesteps both, which is why it works for a coworker whose sensitivities you do not know.
How to present it
The gift is half the presentation. Skip the plastic gift bag. MBur ships each candle wrapped with care, so you can hand it over as-is with a card tucked under the twine.
For a work gift, add one line that ties it to the moment. Something like "For surviving the merger year" lands warmer than a generic tag. If you are not sure of their scent taste, a gift card lets them pick, and it starts at $15.
"From the packaging to the burn of the candle, everything was top-notch! Candle burned slowly and was exactly the amount of hours the company said it would burn. Company included samples, instructions, and shipped fast. Well done, MBur Candle Co!" Portia Darby
FAQ
Can Old National Bank employees burn candles at their desks?
Generally no. Corporate and branch safety rules prohibit open flames at workstations under fire code, and the NFPA candle safety guidelines back that up. That is why a candle is best given as a home gift they light after work. For evening wind-down, the Wine Down candle is a natural fit.
How long do these candles actually burn?
The 40-hour size gives about 40 hours, the 55-hour size about 55, and the 80-hour size about 80. Beeswax has the highest melting point of any candle wax, so it burns slow. You can compare sizes across the full candle collection.
What if I do not know their scent preference?
Go with a crowd-pleaser or let them choose. Sunday Reset is fresh and clean and hard to dislike, and the Sunday Reset candle starts at $32 for the 40-hour size. A gift card removes the guessing entirely.
Are these good for someone who gets headaches from candles?
Many customers who react to store candles report no issue with pure beeswax and phthalate-free fragrance. If the recipient has a health condition, they should still follow their doctor's guidance. Browse gentler options in the candle collection.
The takeaway
The best gift for an Old National Bank employee is one they light at home to shake off a long day, and a clean beeswax candle does that without the soot or headache of cheaper picks. For most people, start with the Sunday Reset candle at $32 for the 40-hour size. MBur candles earn glowing reviews from buyers who say they will never go back to their old store candles.
Pick a scent, add a one-line card, and hand it over wrapped.
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