This article is for HR professionals responsible for employee onboarding and adaptation.
Definition of Welcome Letter
- Welcome letter for new employees is a formal or informal letter sent to a new hire to welcome them to the organization.
- Its purpose is to make the new employee feel valued and to provide them with key information that helps them transition smoothly into their new role.
What should a welcome letter contain
- A warm welcome to the team
- Information about the place, date and time of recruitment
- Contact information of the first contact person
- Provision of a list of documents to be brought by the employee
- Information about the first day's programme
- Explanation of the expected dress code
- Other informational material about the company
How to prepare and send a welcome letter
Once the decision to hire a new employee has been made, you need to notify the new employee and welcome them to the new company. This is actually the first official message from the prospective employer. Such a message is important because it should build and support a positive impression from the interview