When someone new joins your team you need to make them feel welcome. Even if you don’t know how they’ll do, it’s really valuable for them to see that you trust them. Here are some examples of what you might write when a new employee is getting started:
10 Ways to Say “Welcome to Our Team”
1. Thank you for joining us! We’re sure your talents will be a critical asset to our company. Welcome!
2. Welcome to our team! We’re really looking forward to the great things you can do for the company.
3. A warm welcome and plenty of encouragement on joining our growing team!
4. It’s great to have you on board! You’re going to be a valuable part of our continuing success.
5. We’re looking forward to working with you and we want you to know that you’ll be a valuable member of the team.
6. We appreciate your decision to join our team and we hope you’ll be able to extend your valuable skills in your new position.
7. We’re happy to have you as part of our team and want to wish you all the best with your new position.
8. We’re happy to have you as part of the family. Feel free to come to chat with any questions you might have.
9. Welcome to our awesome team! You’ll get to know all of us really fast, and you’ll find that this is an atmosphere where closeness is king.
10. We’re a pretty friendly team. I’m sure you’ll want to ask questions and get to know everyone, so feel free!
10 Short Greetings to New Employee
1. Welcome to the team, (NAME)! We can’t wait to build and grow together.
2. Welcome! You will be a valuable addition to our team.
3. Thank you for joining our team! We’re excited to work with you.
4. We are so happy to welcome you to our team!
5. We’re pleased to have you on board!
6. Welcome to our team! Wish you lots of luck and success.
7. Welcome to our fun team! We’re happy you’ve decided to join us.
8. Great to have you on board! If there’s anything you don’t understand, please feel free to ask us.
9. We are very happy to have you on the team and we wish you all the best in your new position.
10. Welcome onboard! We’re sure you’ll do great things for us!
10 Welcome Messages to New Team Members
1. I’m very glad to welcome you to our team. We believe that with your expertise, skills, and knowledge, we will achieve great results by providing high-quality services to our customers.
2. A warm welcome and lots of good wishes on becoming part of our growing team. You’re going to be a valuable asset to our company, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish.
3. Welcome to our amazing team. We’re pretty close-knit and we’re excited to have another addition. I know you’ll have a lot of questions in the beginning, so don’t hesitate to ask.
4. We are profoundly pleased that you decided to join our company. We assure you that you will not regret it.
5. We’re excited to have you join our team! We’re a close group, so don’t be afraid to reach out if there’s anything in the beginning that you want to be clarified.
6. Welcome on board! We have a friendly team here and would be happy to show you the ropes. In case you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask!
7. Welcome! We’re glad to have you. You bring years of expertise that will undoubtedly help us provide a better product with increased quality.
8. Welcome to our team! We’re a great bunch of friendly and kind personalities and we’re excited about you joining us. If by any chance you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
9. We’re thrilled to have you on board! Our team is growing quickly due to our innovative service, and we can’t wait for you to be a part of it. We know you’re going to bring in plenty of new clients with your expertise. Let’s get started!
10. I hope the welcome has been warm enough so far and that you are finding your way around. We are looking forward to your contributions here. Do not hesitate to get in contact if you have any questions!
What Should Your Email Include?
You should start with a greeting like Hello, Dear, etc. Above are listed 30 ideas for the body of the email to get you started – but feel free to add/subtract/edit as much as you want.
Then add a closing phrase like Kind regards, Sincerely, Best, etc. And don’t forget to have your signature at the bottom. Here are some sample emails:
EXAMPLE 1
Subject: Glad to have you with us
Dear Sarah,
It’s great to hear you’re joining our team! We’re sure this is going to be a wonderful experience for you. Give yourself some time and explore the company. Take your time – we’re all friendly and chatty, and we’ll take the time to answer any questions you have.
We’ll be sending a welcome kit your way soon, with information on company benefits, how-to guides, etc. In the meantime, feel free to introduce yourself in our chat room or email any questions you might have!
Best,
Sophia
EXAMPLE 2
Subject: Welcome to our family!
Hi Emilia,
Glad to have you as a member of our company! We’re a team of great, friendly, and kind personalities and we’re excited about you joining us. If by any chance you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Best,
Kevin
Apart From a Welcome Email, What Else Can We Offer to the New Team Member?
Businesses are striving to stay on top of trends and attract the best new talent. Part of their strategy includes providing certain perks to new employees. Here are a few:
1) Laptop, keyboard, mouse, headphones, charger, badge
2) Welcome kit -notebook, sweatshirt, t-shirt, cup, laptop bag
3) Office map
4) Program for the first week
5) Organization chart