Congratulations – you have successfully found someone who is the right fit for your company and wants to join you. You have offered them the job, and now it is on to the next step in welcoming them into their new role. What better way to do this than with a welcome pack? What could technically be classed as an adult goodie bag, a welcome pack should make a new employee feel like they have made the right choice being there, that they are excited for what the future with the company holds, and at least get a free pen out of it.
If you want this for your new employees but are not sure where to start, then read this piece to find out how you can create the ultimate welcome pack!
Let’s Get Personal
While you are not required to know all of your new employees’ children’s names off by heart the moment they step into the office, offering a personal touch can go a long way with setting the tone. One of the best ways to do this is to include a personal message in their welcome pack. All welcome packs are going to come with obligatory rules and regulations and information that needs to be copied and pasted to everyone, but taking the time to put in something that will feel less like routine will go a long way. People do not like feeling like a number, and this is a great way to separate a generic welcome pack that all new employees get.
Include FAQ’s
Another time-saver and something that new employees will appreciate is including an FAQ sheet – and make sure it is up to date. This way, they can have some of their initial questions answered immediately.
Perks and Treats
Make sure the perks of working with your company are clear, and don’t forget to throw in some goodies either, such as branded stationery or wearables. See what cool merch you can produce over at anthembranding.com.
Productivity from the Get-Go
The first day at work can always be a little difficult, if not for the fact your new employee is in an entirely different environment and might not know anyone. They might even be new to the particular role. They will most likely want to get stuck in and feel useful straight away, which is why a section that can set them off on their first task in a welcome pack will help them get started without having to ask for direction. Include simple tasks or whatever you think would be suitable for them on their first day in line with their experience and the role.
A How-To Guide
Management loses a lot of time showing employees where to find something or how to do something. Of course, this is naturally part of the job, and some things will need clarifying, especially when text can be open to interpretation. That being said, simple and clear guidelines on how to use something or how to access something can help new employees take the initiative. And if they just need a memory refresher, then they can simply check the guide and carry on.
Sylvia Browder is CEO of Specialty Home Services LLC, a Home Improvement Company; a Small Business Consultant at Browder Consulting Group, a startup consultancy firm to help women with startup assistance, marketing, website and graphic design work and other support services. In addition, she has co-authored several published books; publisher of ‘Sylvia Browder’s Blog for Women Entrepreneurs’ a lifestyle blog; and publisher of ShopSpendBlack.com Business Directory & Blog platform created to help consumers find black owned businesses in a searchable format. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 30 years; 5 adult children and 5 grandchildren; church; friends and motorcycle riding.
