New Hire - Welcome Package

A new employee welcome pack lets your new hires know how excited you are to have them on the team, and it’s a great way to get them going on their first day. You can send this out ahead of time, or leave it on their desk.

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This package should include helpful information about your company, and anything that lets your new hires understand and buy into your company culture.

Here’s a new employee welcome package checklist to help you onboard new hires:

Paperwork and guides

Start with the basics. Provide information that will help new employees acclimate in their new workspace. Here’s what to include:

Employee handbook

HR forms, like:

Employment contract
Benefits forms
Emergency contact form
Confidentiality agreements
Company policies acknowledgment
Agendas for new hire’s first day and the first week at work

Organizational chart

Office map

An employee directory:

Phone number
Email
Username on company messaging app

A guide with local hotspots, including nearby:

Cafes
Restaurants
Gyms
Walking trails

Helpful tools and material

These are the daily essentials, which may include:

IT hardware, including:

Laptop
Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
Phone
External hard drive

Security items to allow access to the building:

Entrance token
Keys and locks
Employee ID
Parking card

Stationery:

Pens
Pencils
Post-it notes
Notebook
Planner

Manuals:

Computer setup
Proper use of office equipment
Company software

Personalized items and swag

This is your chance to shine and show your new hire how much you appreciate them. Offer thoughtful, customized items to give new employees a warm welcome. Here’s what to offer: