New employee welcome package

You only get one chance to make a good first impression, even with new staff. That is why a welcome package should not be missing.

What is a welcome package?

A welcome package is a package that a new employee receives on his or her first day of work. It helps to make someone feel welcome quickly and to provide practical information.

Another name for such a welcome package is a onboarding box.

What is usually in it?

A good package is practical and fun. The contents usually fall into one of these three categories:

  1. Practical necessities: Things the new team member needs to do his or her work, such as a laptop, headset, login credentials, notebook…
  2. Merchandise: Items that make the employee feel like an immediate part of the team, such as a piece of clothing with the company logo, a reusable water bottle, or a backpack.
  3. Personal extras: These nice-to-haves make the welcome package for the new employee truly memorable. Think of a handwritten card from the manager and snacks for the first break.

The benefits for the recipient (and your company)

There are several reasons to give a welcome box:

  • The new employee feels welcome immediately.
  • Practical information, logins, or an employee handbook help to to understand how everything works faster.
  • If all the information is ready, the employee needs to ask fewer questions. That reduces the stress of a new job.
  • Company merchandise (such as a T-shirt or mug) can do it strengthen the sense of belonging to the team.
  • With a welcome package, you as a company immediately provide a strong first impression, what is important in the context of employer branding.
  • Staff members who feel welcome are often more quickly motivated and involved in the work.
  • A good start increases the chance that employees will stay a long time, for a better retention.
Welcome new employee

Checklist for the perfect welcome package for new employees

Here is a practical checklist for a welcome package for new employees:

Administration

  • Employee Handbook
  • Contact list of colleagues
  • Company rules and procedures
  • Info about salary, leave, benefits…

Practical tools

  • Laptop or computer
  • Telephone (if necessary)
  • Access badge
  • Software logins
  • Explanation of internal tools

Onboarding information

  • Schedule for the first week
  • Overview of the team
  • Corporate structure
  • Short training documents

Work material

  • Notebook
  • Pen
  • Desk accessories

Corporate merchandise

  • T-shirt or hoodie with logo
  • Mug or water bottle
  • Stickers or small gadgets

Personal touch

  • Handwritten welcome card
  • Small token: chocolate, snack, gift card

Welcome box with a personal touch from Betty & Albert

At Betty & Albert, you will find lovely gift boxes for new employees, packed with snacks, sweets, chocolate, and other treats. Everything is personalized according to your branding. This is how you make the new team member's first workday truly memorable.