It’s no secret that starting a new job can be a daunting experience. Adjusting to a completely new environment, culture and process is no picnic.
Likewise, from the perspective of the employer, the time and energy to train and integrate a new employee into their company can be equally draining.
This is where welcome packs come in, and why they can make such a difference.
There’s no better way to create a positive first impression than with a thoughtful personalized gift.
Creating an employee welcome kit is the perfect way to help ease the strain of onboarding and ensure your new hire feels comfortable and appreciated.
In fact, 69% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for at least three years if they’ve experienced great onboarding from the get-go.
The benefits don’t stop there though. Here’s a few more reasons why welcome packs should be an essential part of your onboarding procedure
Fast and Smooth Integration
As mentioned before, starting a new job can be daunting and it can take time to settle in.
Present an onboarding welcome pack that gives the employee valuable resources and a detailed outline of what to expect from the company. This can include your core brand values, operating procedures and a breakdown of any other important information.
Armed with these useful resources and information will make it much easier for your new team member to acclimate to the organisation and become a valued asset to the team.
A helpful tip is to also include any FAQ’s that have been asked in past onboarding processes to save you and your employee time.
Establish Company Culture
Of course, a few well-thought-out welcome packs are also a fantastic method to make your company values clear from day one.
Not to mention it reinforces a positive workplace experience.
Happier employees that can resonate with a clearly identifiable company culture will work better as part of an organisation that values them. Giving new employees welcome packs helps to establish this culture and shows them that this is a valued part of the way you do things as a company.
A healthy company culture creates a positive team.
Reduce Employee Turnover
Employee turnover can also be reduced quite heavily if welcome packs are an established part of the onboarding process.
It’s well known that people are more likely to leave a company if they don’t feel valued as a member of the business, so a good way to keep the right people on board is to make them feel welcome straight away.
As they say, there’s nothing more important than a good first impression.
Lead Generation and Promotion
Promotion and lead generation are two fantastic benefits that can emerge from presenting your employees with a unique, branded welcome pack from your company (personalized is even better).
For example, let’s say that your employee takes out their new shirt, bag, or keychain to the gym for a workout, that’s more exposure for the company and could even generate potential leads down the line as more people see it.
This isn’t only limited to the gym of course. There are limitless opportunities for your employee to show off their fantastic new company merchandise in many different scenarios of their daily life.
Furthermore, there’s always the likelihood that your new employee could share the fruits of their welcome pack on social media, reaching even more people.
Consider how you can garner results like this when you’re brainstorming your welcome pack ideas for your new hire welcome kit.
If there’s anything that people like to see, it’s a company that takes care of its employees.
It’s a Nice Surprise
Imagine you’ve just started at a new company and you sit down at your desk the first day and there’s a welcome pack sitting there with a bunch of fantastic things.
It would be quite a welcome surprise!
The reality is that welcome packs for new employees are not as common across workplaces as we’d like them to be. It’s likely that your new employee will be pleasantly surprised and delighted to receive a welcome pack, making their initial experience with the company a positive one.
If the welcome packs have a personal welcome message, this can further improve the onboarding process for your new team member.
When you onboard an employee with a welcome pack with their name, for example, it can resonate with them and show that as a company you value them as an employee, and more importantly, as an individual.
Make employee welcome kits that your new hires will be proud to show off from the first week.
Ideas for New Employee Welcome Packs
Industries vary, so new employee welcome kits will also follow suit.
Thinking about exactly what to include in welcome packs as part of your employee onboarding kit is as important as the welcome pack itself.
Here are some tips to help you create the perfect Welcome Pack.
1. Ensure the products you chose present your company values.
For example, if your company supports sustainability, include a reusable drink bottle or a bag made from recycled materials.
2. Personalize your Welcome Pack to enhance your brand.
It’s important to ensure your welcome packs match your brand colours, logo and style. If staff in your industry dress more casually, then opt for the T-shirt instead of a business shirt. If you have a wellness program, you may want to include a candle.
Work in publishing? Include a tote bag. Fitness? Include a sports bag.
3. Offer a unique Brand Connection
Here are some suggestions to inspire your welcome pack ideas.
- Premium Stainless Steel Water Bottle
- Vacuum Stainless Steel Cup
- Reusable Keep Cup
- Notebook
- Quality Pen
- Wireless Headphones
- Premium Bluetooth Speaker
- Wireless Chargers
- Printed T-shirt
- Branded Hoody
- Umbrella
- Cap
- Tote Bag
- Gym Bag
- Backpack
- Candle
- Coffee Mug
- Lunchbox
- Stationery Set
- Stickers
At Scotland and Harrisson, we understand the importance of taking care of your employees with customised, high-quality gifts.
Branded Merchandise
Branded stickers, branded swag, t-shirts, a coffee mug, office supplies, and other goodies have recently become more common in the world of welcome packs for new employees.
Take your onboarding packs to the next level with your company name to make new hires feel like part of the team.
Handwritten Letter
There’s nothing like inspiring employees with a welcome pack that includes a letter from the CEO.
Make sure your new employees feel welcome and an essential part of the business on their first day. It’s a great idea to provide a personal onboarding experience to make those first impressions that build a great workplace.
Welcome Pack Healthy Snacks
Keep your new employees healthy and satisfied.
If your new employees receive some nutritious snacks (or even vouchers for coffee shops), chances are they’ll be better equipped to become valued new members of the team.
Get Your New Employee Welcome Kits today!
At Scotland and Harrisson, we provide customised, high-quality welcome kits and solutions.Now’s your chance to take your employee welcome packages that one step further. Get in touch today and find something that will really make that new employee feel special this year