32 Best New Employee Welcome Kit Ideas In 2023
You’ve probably heard the old adage that you only get one chance to make a first impression. Maybe your mom served it to you before your very first day of school or your grandfather spouted it before your first day of work.
Even if you’ve heard this nugget of wisdom one too many times, you’ve gotta admit it rings true and applies to practically any situation, including employee onboarding.
According to one Human Resources expert quoted by Thinkwise,
Just how effectively can onboarding make or break a new employee’s experience, retention potential, and happiness? We’ll let the statistics answer that question.
- Onboarding programs might boost performance ratings by as much as 11%
- Solid onboarding might produce a 20% increase in an employee’s discretionary effort
- Well-done onboarding could spur an 82% increase in retention
- Properly onboarded employees have a 58% higher likelihood of staying in their jobs for 3+ years
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Providing new employee welcome kits, chock full of glorious company swag, on your employees’ first day will help you capture some of these onboarding benefits.
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The benefits of employee welcome kits include:
- Setting the tone on day one for a positive workplace experience
- Reinforcing (and integrating new employees into) your company culture
- Inspiring employees to honor company values, like advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather’s famous induction box, which pulls inspiration from their founder, David Ogilvy’s, work, The Eternal Pursuit of Unhappiness.
- Bolstering employees’ feelings of excitement and engagement
- Showing appreciation for the amazing people who’ve chosen to be part of the team
Sounds pretty good right? Infuse your onboarding process with these positive vibes by treating your people to the employee welcome packages below. You can also save time and set up an automated trigger in Caroo to send your customized new hire kits whenever an employee joins your company:
New Hire Welcome Kit, Box, & Package Ideas
“For professionals making moves.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: This 7 piece swag kit features a tote bag, collapsible silicone water bottle, bento box, journal book, sanitizer, highlighter and pen. Match the kit to your brand colors, and imprint each item in the set.
Price: From $36.50
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Custom Mobile Office Kit
“Celebrate sweet success.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: This charming box comes in 3 sizes, with a Libretto journal and variety of premium snacks. Add your logo to the box’s metal centerpiece and include a custom greeting card to make this a fun and special “welcome” gift!
Price: From $45.00
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Custom Hello There Gift Box
“Onboarding done right.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: Nothing says “Welcome” like the Welcome To The Team Box, which was curated solely with new employees in mind. This company culture-building box comes with nutritious snacks and custom swag that lets them know how happy you are for them to be on the team!
Price: Contact to get personalized results
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Welcome To The Team Box
“Swag out their work-life balance.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: Cheers to the peak and weekend, this kit features a Tahoe backpack, Argonaut cord, Hive speaker and Tenfour 2.0 power bank for the great outdoors, urban adventures, or simply the morning commute.
Price: From $206.08
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Custom Weekend Bundle Gear Gift Set
“A reminder and resources to nurture yourself and others.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: They’ll love the experience of opening this box and mindfully unpacking each thoughtful item. Even better, they’ll love using the items put together by a company that employs individuals with special needs.
Notecards, journals, and other goodies give anyone a reason to smile. Pair this box with a thoughtful new employee announcement and you’ll have a team full of beaming new hires.
Price: Start building your kit to get customized pricing
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Team Welcome Box
“Swagtastic styling for your newest team members.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: As they pull on their branded t-shirt and decorate their new favorite water bottle with custom stickers, they’ll feel a sense of belonging. They’ll feel like part of your team, and that’s definitely a sentiment to love.
This kit can make anyone, including newly onboarded remote employees, feel united by your company logos and colors.
Price: $75.45
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: “Swagged Out” Sample Pack
“Tech that sets new hires up for success.”
Assemble this custom welcome kit with the following items:
- Skullcandy wireless charging pad
- Wireless earbuds
- Miir tech organizer
- Microfiber cloth
- Rechargeable power bank
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: This kit has a little bit of everything, including those little things people don’t even think about picking up, such as a microfiber cloth to keep all the screens fingerprint-free. Your recipients will love the way the power bank looks, they’ll love focusing with the help of their earbuds, and they’ll also love transporting their tech to and from work using their fancy new bag.
Price: Contact to get your custom quote
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: “I Work At A Tech Company” Kit
“VIP? More like MVP!”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: The Peace + Pampering package is full of goodies that are sure to put a smile on your new hire’s face. After all, who doesn’t love receiving a huggable fuzzy throw blanket, snuggly socks, and luxuriously moisturizing goats milk hand cream and lip balm? Pair that with two select teas, the calming combination of a lavender-eucalyptus scented candle and more!
Price: $142
Branded: No
Where to start crafting your kit: Peace + Pampering
“Making magic happen from the conference room to the beach villa.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: They’ll love the ability to lock in and focus on their next project regardless of their location with this loaded welcome pack of high-quality swag. Whether they’re warming up in the cotton blend branded crew neck or snacking from their new bamboo fiber lunch box, your new hire will become the productivity guru they were brought on board to be.
Price: $104.81
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Work-From-Anywhere Welcome Kit
“To make their first day even sweeter.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: You don’t need a clunky machine to make ice cream, just this great ice cream float kit and a team to enjoy it together! Kits include everything they need to make ice cream in a bag – yes, in a bag – plus sodas, glassware and flavorings to turn their creations into proper ice cream floats. Kits include a guided virtual event to let your new employee bond with their team over a sweet treat!
Price: Talk to Unboxed Experiences for custom pricing
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Ice Cream Float Kit
“Home-office paradise in a box.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: They will love improving their home offices with the items in this box, including a succulent, matcha latte mix, and invigorating chocolate. They will feel instantly uplifted each time they water their adorable new desk plant, take a bite of the comforting pecan butter, or just admire their cool customized cards.
Price: $68.70
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Work from Home Survival Pack
Pro-Tip: Optimize your new hire experience with the perfect welcome kit and also expert guidance from one of our favorite HR outsourcing services, Bambee. One of Bambee’s HR experts can help you refine your orientation and streamline any other process you’ve been yearning to overhaul or refine.
“Unbox a seamless transition from work to play.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: Welcome your employees to their new role in an exciting, interesting way with the Recipient Choice Gift. Set a budget of any amount and rest assured that your new hire will be pleased with the perfect gift they choose. It’s the best way to start off a successful relationship and show that you truly value each new addition to your team.
Tip: Round out this kit by including a thoughtful welcome letter (bonus points for a handwritten letter) and your employee handbook.
Price: Starting at $25
Branded: No
Where to start crafting your kit: Recipient Choice Gift
“Treat employees to an earth-friendly welcome.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: They’ll probably use these eco-friendly and incredibly useful items every day. The stainless steel travel mug will help them tote their favorite hot and cold beverages wherever the wind blows them. You can choose from other items to promote a sustainable lifestyle such as reusable straws, utensils, and a grow-your-own herb kit.
Hey! Not only will your employee welcome kit support a more eco-friendly workspace — 5% of proceeds go to the nonprofit, American Forests, dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy forest ecosystems.
Price: Explore SwagUp to see pricing
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Sustainability First Onboarding Kit
“Pleasing to those with a sweet tooth and a warm heart.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: The finely crafted goodies in this pack will make new employees feel like royalty. They’ll love indulging in a welcome kit that offers delicious treats, sweet snacks, and a few key company swag items to let them know how “sweet” they really are.
And as if that isn’t sweet enough, they’ll also love learning this welcome gift supports Feeding America and additional charities of your choice!
Price: $39
Branded: No
Where to start crafting your kit: Sweetest First Day Welcome Kit
“Show new employees you have their backs.”
Assemble this curated kit for new employees with the following items:
- Computer backpack
- Junior portfolio
- Incase laptop sleeve
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: This incredibly stylish and incredibly functional collection of swag will help your new coworker get that extra swing in their step as they fill up their backpack and strut out the door.
The portfolio makes note-taking stylish, the sleeve will make any laptop look classic, and the work backpack will tie everything together by looking good and holding everything at once.
Price: Click here for custom pricing
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: “All in a Backpack” Kit
“Team building fun and happy hour in one.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: Welcome your new employees with a classy and interesting way to stay hydrated. This eye-catching bottle is perfect for anyone on the go, whether they’re commuting to work, heading to the gym, or just need a constant source of hydration throughout the day. It comes in a sleek matte finish making it not just incredibly functional but also stylish.
Price: $22
Branded: No
Where to start crafting your kit: Matte Waterbottle
“They’ll be so hoppy with it!”
This Beer & Cheese Pairing kit comes loaded with items for an unforgettable first week on the job. Part swag pack, part tasting experience, your team can toast to their new coworker’s first week with a fun and lively happy hour on Friday.
Each box includes a guided, virtual pairing experience where guests will learn about matching beer styles with different cheeses, chocolates, and other goodies. The best thing about these kits? You can customize them with extra snacks, personal notes, branded swag and more!
Price: Talk to Unboxed Experiences for custom pricing
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Beer & Cheese Tasting Box
“Cozy up at home.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: This season, be sure to keep your employees in mind and highlight their hard work with the Warm Wishes Box. This onboarding kit is a very-much needed care package for the holiday season that includes fine wine, a wireless speaker that’s perfect to blast some Christmas music, and a gradient puzzle.
Other goodies include camping mugs filled with warm cocoa mix and fragrant candles that are perfect for setting an inviting atmosphere this winter.
Price: Contact to get personalized results
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Warm Wishes Box
“Swag out new employees in your signature company style.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: They’ll love draping on that super-soft hoodie, popping on the dad hat, and wearing the snuggly soft t-shirt pretty much every day. Decked out in your company style, new employees will feel the sense of belonging and confidence they need to shine in their first days.
Price: $109.27
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: WFH Employee Pack
“Unbox a healthy dose of resilience and mental clarity.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: For one, employees will love receiving the items themselves, which include things like books, engaging activities, and soothingly fragranced shower steamers. For another, they’ll love actually using the items to feel better, sharper, stronger, and of course, supported and appreciated by you.
Price: $44.95+
Branded: No
Where to start crafting your kit: Mental Wealth Box
“Power up good with this pack of tech goodies.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: This new hire welcome kit includes plenty of new tech anyone would love having on hand as they start a new job. They can use the power-buds as your HR representative from Bambee answers all their burning questions.
They’ll use the power bank to keep all their new company-issued devices juiced. And when the time comes to bust out the Bluetooth tracker to find one of their very important items, they’ll be relieved and thrilled you gave them the handy device.
Price: Contact to get personalized results
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: The Tech Lovers Pack
“Help new employees show their freshman pride.”
Assemble this SwagUp company onboarding pack with the following items:
- Insert “Welcome” cards
- Reusable water bottle
- Athletic socks
- Branded t-shirt
- Custom stickers
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: New team members will love decorating their workspace with the items found in their first day welcome kit. This employee gift will even help your new co-workers take pride in them when they leave the office.
Price: $86.98
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Rep The Brand Apparel Kit
“The best way to say welcome.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: As employees slowly savor the items in this onboarding kit, they’ll immerse themselves in exciting flavor experiences as they nibble on good-for-you snacks and energizing treats.
Taken together, the items in this box give employees an unforgettably warm welcome message they’ll be keen to enjoy as they virtually socialize with new coworkers, relax, or maybe even participate in the new hire orientation activities the pros at Bambee have helped you design.
Price: $55
Branded: No
Where to start crafting your kit: 30 Snacks
“Give employees a swag-powered start at your company.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: This pack offers more than just all the swag any new employees could ever want; it offers that just-right personal touch new employees crave when they’re just starting out at your company.
They’ll love carrying all their office supplies in their new customized tote bag, cozying up in the super-soft t-shirt, and staying hydrated with their stylish new water bottle.
Price: $27.58
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Starter Pack
“Give employees the perfect start at your company.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: This box will heighten any employee’s feelings of starting an exciting, positive, and rewarding adventure. Nourishing snacks will energize their first meetings and the fresh vibes will help make their new workspace a place of inspiration.
Price: $26.95
Branded: No
Where to start crafting your kit: Snack Care Package
“Nothing shows caring like the gift of wellness.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: Self-care and wellness will likely remain top priorities long after the COVID-19 pandemic fades into memory. When employees receive this pack of feel-good items as part of their employee onboarding kit, they’ll feel your warm sense of caring—something absolutely anyone will appreciate.
With hope, their new wellness essentials—including a neck wrap and a fitness band—will help them feel well, get well, or stay well.
Price: $70.29
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Workday Wellness Kit
“A new employee welcome kit that’s also a mental pick-me-up.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: Show the new hire you care by providing something special, from miniature scented candles that fill the room with soothing fragrance, to delectable treats, toffee-flavored coffee and crunchy, tasty granola. Delicious cookies are included for any sweet cravings, creating a relaxing atmosphere in their office.
Price: $155
Branded: No
Where to start crafting your kit: Office Essentials
“Exactly what every eco-conscious employee needs.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: They can put their bottle and reusable utensils in their professional backpack along with their favorite healthy foods to make every day a day for earth-friendly eating.
Price: $167.82
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: Eco-Friendly Company Kit
“Relax, rejuvenate, recover!”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: This great employee welcome gift box is full of wonderful surprises that will make anyone feel appreciated. Inside, there’s a Skullcandy wireless charger for easy charging when on-the-go, plus candles to light the way to a relaxing break, notebooks and stress balls to turn those moments into productive ones, and even a tumbler to enjoy some tea.
Price: $78
Branded: No
Where to start crafting your kit: Take a Break
“The perfect welcome box for note-takers, planners, and dreamers.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: This carefully curated gift box is a must for creating the perfect first impression for your new hire. The craft instant coffee will provide the perfect pick-me-up in those early morning meetings, while the vanilla shortbread cookies are a great snack to keep their energy levels up throughout the day. With a tobacco and vanilla soy candle, the atmosphere is instantly elevated from drab to fab!
Price: $68
Branded: No
Where to start crafting your kit: Coffee, Cookies + Candles
“Welcome aboard, we’re on a rocket ship going one way — up.”
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: They’ll love taking each one of these onboarding essentials out of their welcome package and feel part of the team whether they are in the office or working remotely. The company hoodie and Tuscany Soft Touch Journal will probably be used by day one as they get ramped up for their new role within your team.
Price: $90.01
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: New Hire Pack
“All the premium essentials to start a new hire off right.”
Assemble this new hire kit with the following items:
- Custom tumbler
- Noise-cancelling headphones
- Eco-friendly notebook and pencils
- Branded stickers
Why your new employee will love this welcome kit: Filled with premium items designed specifically for new hires that want to hit the ground running. They’ll forever associate their first days working for you with some of the most professional and eco-friendly work essentials they’ve ever tried.
Price: Starting at $25 + Free Shipping
Branded: Yes
Where to start crafting your kit: The Premium Onboarding Pack
People Also Ask These Questions About New Employee Welcome Kits
Q: What is a welcome kit?
- A: A welcome kit is an assortment of gifts, often branded with company logos and colors, that make new employees feel like valued members of their new teams.
Q: How do you welcome a new employee on the first day?
- A: You can welcome a new employee on the first day of work by treating them to a welcome kit with carefully curated and customized items such as t-shirts, water bottles, and delicious goodies.
Q: What is the best new hire welcome kit?
- A: The best new hire welcome kits we’ve come across include a package with snacks and mindful essentials from Caroo and a box filled with customized socks, stickers, and patches from Swag.com. Find tons of other cool welcome kit ideas in this guide.
Q: How much should I expect to spend on a new employee welcome kit?
- A: You can expect to spend anywhere from $20 to $100+ on a new employee welcome kit.
Q: Can a new employee welcome kit be branded with your company name and logo?
- A: Yes, a new employee welcome kit can be branded with your company name and logo. You can find a complete list of vendors with this capability in this welcome kit roundup, including Swag.com, Caroo, and SwagUp.
Q: What should be in a new hire welcome kit?
- A: You should put a selection of feel-good, wellness-boosting, inspirational, and preferably branded items in a new hire welcome kit.