Creative & Unique Employee Welcome Kit Ideas to Impress New Hires

The first days of a new hire are some of the formative experiences with a brand and organization. It is essential for company success to make a strong positive impression with new talent. Successfully accomplishing that will increase retention rates, employee satisfaction, productivity, and company culture. One of the necessary things to be included within the first hours of a new job is an appreciation gift or employee welcome kit. A thoughtfully designed employee appreciation gift box filled with company merchandise and sustainable promotional products will demonstrate to your newest talent that your company cares about their wellbeing. This article will provide some suggestions on how to curate an effective new hire welcome kit.

Gifting is a powerful tool for your brand. To learn more about how effective gifting can be, see The Psychology Behind Corporate Gifts: Why They Matter to Your Staff

Fill Your Employee Welcome Kit With Sustainable Promotional Products!

1. Have A Variety Of Items In Your New Hire Welcome Kit

   In designing the perfect employee appreciation gift box, you should include several items so it feels “complete”. As a rule of thumb, no less than 3 items should be included. These can be of varying values and types. A great gift should have things that are large and small to fill out the vibe the gift is going for.

   Here are some suggested items to be included in a corporate branding gift kit.

   ●       Customized office supplies

   ●       Business logo merchandise

   ●       Apparel and wearable swag items

   ●       Desk and office organizational items

   ●       Well-being and health support items

   ●       Spa and relaxation tools

   ●       Edible treats

   ●       Drink wear

   ●       Picnic and lunch box items

   ●       And more!

2. Have A Theme To Tie Together All Of The Company Merchandise

   
   

   A well curated gift has a theme. This brings your collection of items together in a way that will feel more complete and thoughtful. The theme should be in collaboration with your company brand and vibe. If your organization is having a Total Worker Health push, add some physical health and well-being support times. If your brand is sporty, have some sport apparel and workout gear. If your brand is a new tech start-up, have some necessary computer accessories and work tools involved. Whatever theme you go with, it should be conscientious and well thought out.

3. Go With Custom And Sustainable Wrapping For Your Promotional Giveaways

   
   

   The very first glance that your recipient gets of your gift should be positive. That means taking the extra effort to make it look like something to get excited about. Going with custom wrapping that suits your theme is a tasteful choice.

   
   

   The best choice of wrapping for your swag items will be sustainable. That means going for materials that are recycled or sustainably sourced.

   
   

   Here are some types of custom wrapping that  your brand can select for corporate event gift bags and employee gifts:

   ●       Custom gift box with corporate branding

   ●       Branded tissue and wrapping paper

   ●       Custom stickers

   ●       Ribbons, threads, and bows

   ●       Braided gift bags

4. Have A Personalized Employee Welcome Kit

   
   

   Personalization for gifts can really go a long way for the effectiveness of meeting gifting objectives. Even just the smallest touch can bring a big smile to your new talent’s face. Adding that customized feel makes the gift feel less generic and more personal. You want your person to feel special and unique, not like just another number in your business. How you do that is by being thoughtful and genuine.

   
   

   Here are some ideas for personalized corporate gifts: 

   ●       Hand written and signed letter from top management or team

   ●       Put your recipients name on one or more of the items

   ●        Add a horoscope or birthday month theme to an item

   ●       Find out your recipients favorite food and include it

   ●       Include needed items for your recipient's favorite activities.

5. Always Go With Sustainable Promotional Products

Ethical business practices are a very effective form of advertising. This includes things like fair wages and benefits packages for employees and sustainability initiatives. Promotional giveaways that are eco-friendly are objectively better than conventional products when it comes to gaining brand loyalty. Opting for recycled items, sustainably sourced materials, or organic products will go a long way to turn heads and keep potential customers happy.

Check Out This Example Of A Stellar New Hire Welcome Kit

Every item in this kit filled with business logo merchandise is sustainable and eco-friendly. Also, be sure to package these items together in sustainably sourced custom gift wrapping.

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Remember, your new talent is testing out your new brand just as much as you are testing them. It’s vital for the success of your company to make a strong first impression. Talented employees need to feel excited and cared for from their first moments on the job. Nothing says that better than an excellent and thoughtful employee welcome kit. For help with personalized corporate gifts, reach out to bizdev@socialimprints.com and one of our product specialists will be in touch!