Welcome Kits for New Employees

We all know what it is like to be the new guy - you're not yet part of the team, not sure of your role, not clear about routines - it can be nerve-wracking, especially when you want to do a good job but you're not yet feeling too confident about things. It doesn't have to be that way - the new guy won't always be the new guy, but for now, they need to learn the ropes and the best way to welcome people is to make them feel relaxed. Giving an employee welcome kit to newcomers, whether they are in the office or working remotely, helps them to feel motivated and excited to start, rather than dreading their first day.

First impressions count, and you want to set the right tone for your new employees and create a positive workplace experience, A well-thought-out onboarding welcome kit can give exactly the right message about what to expect from your company, your mission and values.

A thoughtful and practical employee welcome kit says a lot about the company someone has chosen to work for; it is meant to prepare them and make them feel enthusiastic about starting their new job. The more personal you can make the pack the more positive an impact it will have. A personal or handwritten note to welcome them to the team or organization will help the employee feel confident about accepting their new position, and knowing you are there to support them in their role will be a huge encouragement to them.

Eco-friendly employee gifts are a great way to say you care not only for your employees but for the environment also. Include gifts like water bottles or tote bags in your onboarding welcome kits that can be reused at work and for other everyday uses. Other items that can be gifted to show you care for the well-being of your staff can include stress-reducing items like candles, yoga mats, stress balls, and eye masks. Items for the workplace such as a notepad, coffee mug, and stationery are not only practical but useful too, and add a personal touch with a photo frame or desk plant so your new employee can create a positive space around them.

Finally, no employee onboarding welcome kit is complete without a tasty treat! Don't just chuck in sugary sweets, select delicious snacks and healthy options of sweet and savory delights so there is something to suit everybody's taste.

We are gifting experts, and thanks to our AI and data-driven platform you can organize all your corporate gifting packages with just the click of a button. You put in the details and we'll do the rest - from handcrafting and selecting personal gifts to packaging and delivering them, we do the work and you get the credit.

Show your staff you care by ordering your employee welcome kit or an employee care package from us, and make them feel welcomed and appreciated from day one.

It would be nice to think all the people who work for you are pleased to be there and planning to stay for at least as long as you need them. But they will have their own agenda and perhaps a five-year plan or something of the sort, so it is important to establish a good relationship from day one.

Our business is all to do with relationships and demonstrating appreciation. Perhaps the least understood of all the stages of employment is the onboarding stage, and that is why we advocate the giving of new employee welcome gifts.

What is in a New Employee Welcome Package?

Our welcome kits for new employees can be tailored to the role and even the individual. Think of it like giving someone a gift for any other occasion. You want it to be appropriate in some way, something with a little class and style, and that can't be the same for every job and every personality.

Whoever is in charge of this, be it the overall boss, a director or someone in HR, can think about the individual they have just hired and make sure they receive something suitable. So, this is not just about a box of chocolates or some perfume. If those are appropriate, fine, but if you're looking for something that sends a message about, say, ecological concerns, or something more traditionally "masculine", we've got those covered too.

It will be an onboarding gesture that shows you have thought about it and that the company cares.

We've all been there: the new face, the unknown quantity, eager to learn the way their new employer works and to get to know their coworkers. So why, when we reach the stage of being the one doing the hiring, do we not do more to welcome people? Perhaps because it is not a part of our national culture and therefore it didn't happen to us. But if we think about how we felt in that situation, it was probably a combination of relief and bewilderment. The new staff member may have been desperate to get the job, but the 21st century way is not to slam the door behind them and expect them to knuckle down without further ado. Of course, we want them to hit the ground running if possible, but we can make that more likely by showing that this is a two-way street and we are glad to have them on board.

To facilitate this, you can offer a new employee welcome box or new employee welcome basket. We have a range of options for you to choose from, and we can supply them in bulk, so all you have to do is decide which would be most appropriate in a particular case and personalize it with a signature and a few words.

When they talk to family and friends soon after, one question is bound to come up: "How's the new job?" If they tell people they have been made welcome to the extent of being given a gift, that's free PR right there. It reflects well on the company. Not only do they feel this person is the right fit for the position, but they are grateful and not afraid to show it. Not many companies offer employee welcome gifts - yet. This is a chance to establish yours as a caring employer with a positive attitude.

What's more, it is probably true. You are glad to have this new character added to your pool of talent, and it is only right to let them know they are valued, giving them an immediate boost of confidence, so they can start proving their worth right off the bat.