The Best Way to Welcome a New Employee
Its the first day of work for your newest employee. Their new desk is ready and the onboarding schedule is set. Today’s lunch is on the boss. How are you ensuring your new employees feel welcomed and excited about their new role? Whether the employee is in the office or working in a remote position, it is important for them to have a positive experience as they start their journey within the company.
Scheduling the First Week
An employee’s first week can be overwhelming, so it is important to have a set schedule that outlines their daily duties and expectations. The first week can include a mix of HR requirements, team introductions, software trainings and procedure overviews. Before the employee starts, it is important to outline the most important aspects of the role and fill the schedule accordingly to the most prioritized responsibilities. Mix in long winded trainings along with informal introductions with various teams he or she will interact with. Encourage your colleagues to take your new employee for coffee and get to know them on a personal level. Shop some of our favorite quality mugs and coffee items.
The New Employee Swag Box
A welcome box with important brand identity is an excellent way to foster company pride and to appreciate your new employee. The top categories for employee welcome boxes include:
Notebook, Journal or Planner
Backpack or Laptop Bag
Technology items: wireless mouse, Bluetooth headphones, charging pad
Branded Apparel
Snacks or Coffee
Example: Digital Shadows
One of our favorite projects was with our partner, Digital Shadows, who included a Welly Water Bottle, a neoprene laptop sleeve and a laptop backpack, all packaged in a custom full color box with a personalized note from the CEO. emblm partnered with Digital Shadows to deliver these to each new employee during their first week.
Example: public
Another emblm favorite is the public.com welcome box. This kit included: tote bag, Hydroflask water bottle, custom socks, embossed notebook, wooden wick candle, a baseball cap and a set of die cut stickers. The candle’s scent was : Smells like Compound Interest. Jjust swag, not investment advice, was a cheeky addition to this matte mailer.
Setting up the Remote Worker for Success
Due to the pandemic, there has been a 135% rise in remote job offerings. Hiring for a remote position opens your candidate possibilities and allows you to introduce a wider breadth of diversity into your team. Keeping your remote employees engaged is important for many reasons. There is a fine line between keeping an employee engaged and supported and micromanagement. One of the best ways to make an employee feel connected is by fostering some pride in your brand. Below are some of our favorite gifts for the remote employee.
Ensure your employees are set up for success in their home office environment. Send wireless headphones, a weekly deskpad or a virtual meeting gift set which includes a Lume Cube Mini Light and a Tangelo webcam mount. Contact emblm today to get a quote for your remote employees today.
Virtual Meeting Gift Set
Put your best face forward for your next Zoom conference or other online activity with the Virtual Meeting gift set.
Inside of this 13" x 10" x 4" gift box you'll discover a Lume Cube mini panel light to add depth and detail to your videos and a Tangelo TrueView 2.0HD 1080p webcam with mounting equipment. Made of durable ABS plastic and aluminum -- works with all kinds of computers and equipment.
