A Fun Way to Onboard New Employees

On-boarding new employees is one of the most important things a company can do to ensure their success. Not only does it give new employees a chance to learn about the company and their role within it, but it also helps to engage them and get them excited about their new job.

There are many different ways to onboard a new hire. Some companies prefer to have a more formal onboarding process, while others take a more casual approach. The key is to find what supports the company culture you want to establish, as well tuning into a new employee’s expectations.

Each new staff learns in varying ways. Some people are visual learners, while others do well with simply taking notes. At the end of the orientation, a company can say that they’ve done it right when the new team members feel comfortable asking questions.

Onboarding with Swag

Welcome kits are a must-have these days. They can include anything from a welcome letter from the CEO to a full kit of company-branded items like notepads, reusable water bottles, computer bags, and even a desk plant!

One fun way to onboard new hires is by having them complete a scavenger hunt. This not only allows them to get to know their new workplace, but it can also be a fun bonding experience with their new team members.

Each station could have an item that completes a welcome kit.

Coffee Mug in the Office Pantry

Employees spend a good portion of their time in the office pantry. Get the new hires to hunt for their personal logo branded coffee mugs around the pantry so they can map it out for themselves.

Here are a few coffee mugs you can customize with a company logo:

More ceramic coffee mug options with imprinting options here >

Branded Dress Socks in their Cubicle Drawers

Another fun way to onboard new employees is to place a branded gift in their cubicle drawers on their first day. This can be something small, like a pair of fun dress socks. It’s useful and fashionable! Even a corporate business can show they can be fun with a pair of colorful dress socks.

Add something green into the mix

Lead the new hire a co-worker’s desk to get a plant. Desk plants make cute onboarding gifts. When new hires are presented with a small potted plant at their desk, it shows that you care about their well-being because a plant balances out their immediate space. Not to mention, plants are great for purifying the air and improving indoor air quality.

We wrote an entire blog for branded desk plants so you may want to check that out: Go Green with Your Brand’s Very Own Custom Desk Plants and Plant Kits

Don’t Forget the Essentials

Notepads, pens, and other office supplies don’t have to be boring onboarding kits. Spice them up with a fun theme it custom imprint that new employees can appreciate.

Have the new employees run to the stock room for their own office essentials.

• Check out this Pinterest Collection we made, just for branded notepad options.
• There are also thousands of branded pens you can customize. We curated a catalog to get you started. Check out our promotional branded pen catalog here.

There are plenty of fun ways to onboard new hires and help them feel comfortable and inspired on their first day. By taking the time to create a fun onboarding experience, you can set the tone for a productive.

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