New Employee Welcome Packages: Tips and Tricks
Gaining and retaining new hires can be a challenge across a multitude of industries. New employee welcome packages that contain branded apparel, useable items, and corporate materials can make a world of difference for remote and in-house workers alike. Making a great impression can help your new hire enjoy a more seamless transition with your company while also helping to set the tone for your unique corporate culture. Fortunately, the printing pros at Pel Hughes can help. We make ordering branded apparel along with developing printed materials a breeze.
What should new employee welcome packages include?
When it comes to branded apparel and other promotional products, businesses can take quite a bit of creative liberty with the products they select for new employee welcome packages. What you include is up to you; however, we recommend some, if not all, of the following popular products:
- Branded pullovers, sweatshirts, and/or shirts
- Reusable metal tumblers—perfect for both hot and cold beverages
- Metal ballpoint pens—well-made pens are always appreciated
- Earth-friendly totes—ideal for grocery shopping trips and carrying other lightweight items
- Branded lanyards—these are especially important for in-house employees to easily secure ID badges and keycards
Like branded apparel, printed materials may vary for your businesses’ needs. Most companies include the following:
- Employee handbooks and directories/organizational charts
- An official code of conduct
- Pamphlets or leaflets showcasing the company’s achievements and milestones along with a message from its president or CEO
- A handbook discussing benefits like health insurance, PTO, and employee assistance programs
- Helpful maps of worksites such as warehouses and office spaces
- Direct deposit and tax forms
- FAQs
What are the benefits of new hire welcome packages?
According to a survey conducted by PromoLeaf, 91% of new employees felt welcomed upon receiving new employee packages that contained branded apparel. Today’s employers are facing a competitive labor market with well-educated, tech-savvy workers. Compensation alone isn’t enough to attract and retain workers. Companies need to develop productive and welcoming corporate cultures to inch ahead of their competitors.
For businesses operating with a remote workforce, new employee welcome packages are more important than ever. While your new hire may never set foot in an in-person meeting, he or she needs to still feel as though they’re part of a team. Sending a welcome package through the mail is an effective way to help new hires feel valued and included.
How can Pel Hughes help?
If it’s time to develop a new hire package or update an outdated approach, our experts are here to help. Not only can we print all your corporate materials like handbooks and pamphlets, we offer an array of promotional products and branded apparel. Pel Hughes makes online ordering easy, too with our Storefront client portal. Within Storefront, you can place orders for corporate-approved materials with just a few mouse clicks. If you’re brand new to new employee welcome packages, we offer in-house graphic design to ensure that your printed items and branded apparel reflect the spirit of your business.
Pel Hughes is your one-stop shop for graphic design, promotional/branded apparel, and online ordering. We utilize state-of-the-art printing technology along with advanced software to make our clients’ lives easier. If you have questions about new employee welcome packages, direct mail marketing, and more, give our friendly experts a call at (504) 486-8646.
