Few things are as exciting as welcoming a new employee to the team. Not only does it mean that your company is growing, but it also brings new skills, perspectives, and energy to the workplace. Of course, with this excitement comes some challenges—namely, ensuring that the new hire feels comfortable and supported as they transition into their new role.
Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to make a new employee’s transition into the company seamless. From their very first day on the job, taking the time to welcome them warmly and orient them to the company culture will help them hit the ground running. Keep reading for our top tips on how to make a new employee’s transition into your company smooth and stress-free.
How to Welcome a New Employee
On their first day of work, introduce the new hire to their colleagues—including those in other departments whom they’ll be working with closely. If possible, arrange for someone to serve as their “buddy” for their first few weeks on the job, who can answer any questions they may have and help them get acclimated to company culture. It’s also a good idea to give them a tour of the office and company facilities so they know where everything is located. Finally, be sure to schedule regular check-in meetings with them so you can provide feedback and help them address any challenges they’re facing.
Orienting Them to Company Culture
In addition to getting acclimated to their surroundings, new employees must understand your company’s values and culture. One of the best ways to do this is by sharing your company’s history with them—how it got started, its mission, etc. You can also provide them with an overview of your company’s structure and hierarchy and introduce them to any relevant policies or procedures. Finally, it’s helpful to connect them with a mentor who can provide guidance and support as they navigate their new role within the company.
Providing ongoing support
Of course, orienting a new employee isn’t a one-time event—it’s an ongoing process that should continue throughout their tenure at your company. In addition to regular check-ins, be sure to provide feedback on their performance on an ongoing basis. And if they ever need assistance or have questions about anything, be sure you (or someone on your team) are always available to help.
Set them up with New Hire Kits
It takes a certain amount of time for new employees to feel like they are a part of the firm once they have started working there after they have joined the organization. It can contain many of the day-to-day necessities that an employee may require, such as a laptop computer, notebooks, a key to the building, and other items, such as t-shirts and caps with the company logo printed on them. Companies are responsible for coming up with their new hire kits. This doesn’t need to be difficult!
With BlinkSwag and our wide variety of new hire kits available online, not only do you get a curated, branded kit, but it’s all available to you at the click of a button. Here are just a few of our new employee packs:
The Comfortable Pack
The Tech Pack
The Responsible Pack
Find out more about our swag fulfilment process today.
Making a new employee feel welcome doesn’t have to be complicated—a few simple steps are all it takes. From their first day on the job until long after they’ve settled into their role, taking the time to orient them warmly will help ensure that their transition is smooth and seamless. What steps do you take to welcome new employees? Let us know!
