New Hires? Try These Office Intros To Impress Them

Hiring new people for your business is always a risky process. You never quite know whether they are going to like the setup because you don’t know their past experiences. Fortunately, this post is here to help. It looks at some office intros you can use to impress them and make them feel right at home. Here’s what to do: 

Make The Welcome Experience More Personalized

The first thing to do is to find ways to make the new employee feel special. Go the extra mile: tailor the onboarding experience to your new hire’s preferences and role. If they are a foodie, include a guide to great local restaurants near the office. If they are joining a creative department, have a welcome packet ready that includes resources or inspiration relevant to their industry. It’s all about showing thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Whatever you do, base it on your prior knowledge of their preferences and likes. 

Celebrate Their Arrival

Another pro tip is to celebrate their arrival. Create some buzz by making the new hire onboarding a jovial but meaningful one. Organize a team lunch, a coffee break, or a virtual meet-and-greet for a remote team. Have everyone introduce themselves and get to know the new hire’s background and interests; this is an easy way to build camaraderie in the early going and helps everyone bond.

Most new employees will enjoy this treatment because it will help introduce them to other people. It’s a chance for them to get to know everyone and feel connected to their role in the company. 

Get Your Interiors Right

It’s also a good idea to focus on getting your interiors right as you welcome new hires. You don’t want fresh employees being put off by peeling paint on the walls or ceiling panels hanging down. 

The first step is to freshen up your interiors, perhaps getting a painter and decorator in to do the basics. Then, you want to think about additions you could make to improve colleagues’ well-being. 

One option could be to add low-maintenance greenery, like an artificial olive tree. These look hyper-realistic and give colleagues the sense of being in nature, not in a large city. 

Another option is to add the sound of flowing water. Again, this can be calming and encourages employees to work smarter. 

Prepare A Warm Welcome

Another idea is to prepare a warm welcome for your employees. Ensuring that they feel cared for, at least for the first couple of weeks, is essential for easing them naturally into their new role. 

Try starting with a handwritten note on their desk and even some company swag. Providing them with a gift upfront is an excellent way to build trust and a happier relationship. You could also personally introduce them to senior team members and those who will be assisting them in their work. 

Provide A Buddy

Lastly, it’s a good idea to provide a buddy or mentor. This person can help the new arrival settle in and get on with their work. 

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