Starting a new job can be an exciting and daunting experience for anyone. Whether it’s a new role entirely, a transfer into a new team or a promotion, starting a new position can be scary.

Which is why it’s so important (from the new employer's perspective) to make any new employee feel welcome in their new role or team. Whether it be a quick message or email to say “hello!” or an invite to the weekly office lunch, small gestures like these are key to making someone feel welcomed!

So to help you out, the Givetastic team has penned a huge variety of the best welcome messages for new employees. Explore our messages below where you can find the best ways to say hello, good luck and welcome to the team!
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Why should you acknowledge a New Employee with a Welcome Message?

As we mentioned - and can all appreciate - starting a new job can be a daunting experience. It often comes with a plethora of emotions; excitement, nerves, dread, even neutrality all come to mind, and we can all empathize.

Which is why it is so important to make new employees and colleagues feel welcome within your team. A simple message can show that you notice their presence and appreciate what they may have to offer to your team and their new role.

In fact, studies have shown that 69% of new employees are more likely to stay in a new role longer if they have a positive experience during their onboarding. A positive initial impression can be pivotal to an employee's engagement with their new role, and a simple welcome message can be the key to that.
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How to Make a New Employee Feel Welcome

On top of welcome messages, here at Givetastic we wanted to provide you with some additional tips to help make new employees feel welcome, part of the team and a valued member of the company:
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1. Take some time to get to know them

This one is pretty simple and straightforward. A great way to make a new employee feel welcome is to take an interest in them and their personal lives. Ask what they used to do, what they like to get up to in their free time and if they have any pets or kids (don’t get too personal though, don’t want to cross any boundaries!)
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2. Tell them some insider knowledge

We’re not talking about gossip or insider trading secrets, we’re more meaning about the best place to get coffee, where to store your packed lunch and the best way to go about booking time off!

3. A little gift

If your work doesn’t already pre-arrange a welcome package with branded pens and notebooks, a little welcome gift can go a long way to making someone feel welcome and appreciated, even if it’s something as small as a pen.
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4. Invite them to lunch and other social events

If your team hosts a weekly lunch or there’s been mention of going for drinks after work, invite them along! This will make them feel included and will give everyone a chance to get to know each other.
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Welcome Messages for New Employee from Colleague

Our first batch of welcome messages are tailored to those who will be a direct colleague of the new employee. These messages may be slightly informal and more likely to be sent with a friendly tone of voice.

So if that’s you, send your new colleague one of our simple welcome messages to say hello:
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Welcome to the team! I can’t wait to have an extra pair of hands on board!

We are so happy to have you join our team! If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask!

Congratulations on landing a new role! We are so excited to have you join us!

A huge warm welcome to our team here at [company name], we know that you are going to fit in so well and gain so much from being here!

We are so glad to have you join our team, welcome to [company name]! I can’t wait to see what you bring!

Welcome and huge congratulations! I am so excited to have you join our team, and feel confident that you are going to fit right in!

It’s about time we got a fresh face around here, and we are so happy to have you join our team!

We are so glad that it was you who they chose to join our growing team! It’s going to be great having you here!

When we get the chance I’ll take you on the non-corporate tour of our office and show you the best place to grab lunch! Welcome to the team!

I am so excited to have another person join our team, welcome! P.S. We go out for drinks every Thursday!

You should be so proud of yourself for getting this role, we all know and appreciate the time and effort you put into getting here! Congratulations and welcome!

You have joined our team at such an exciting time and know that you’ll be bringing exactly what we need!

It is so exciting to have a new member of our team, and we all look forward to working alongside you and getting to know you more!

Our team was in need of a fresh face and we are so glad that it’s you! Welcome to our team!

Wishing you a huge warm welcome to our team, you’re going to love it here!
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Welcome Messages for New Employees from Boss

If you’re a boss or manager then you will be looking for your own way in which to welcome the new employee.

Perhaps you will take a more formal approach to welcoming them, or maybe you will have a casual tone-of-voice, either way your message will typically match your management style:
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The entire team here at [company name] are looking forward to meeting you and can’t wait to welcome you on board!

Welcome on board! We just know that with your skills and experience that you’ll bring something great to our team!

We love working with enthusiastic people who love to learn, and know that you are going to be a perfect fit for our team!

A hard working employee with skills like yours is an asset to any team, so we all feel very lucky to have you! Welcome!

Looking forward to having some fresh ideas and approaches on board with us. Welcome to our team!

I’m looking forward to having you on my team, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask me any questions that you may have, big or small!

Good luck to you on your first day with us! We feel very lucky to have you!

On behalf of my team, I would like to wish you a very warm welcome to [company name] on your first day. We are thrilled to have you on board.

We are so glad that you accepted our invitation to work with us and join our growing team. I look forward to seeing you contribute to our company and progress within your new role.

Welcome! I operate an open door policy to all my employees here at [company name] and want you to know that there are no silly questions, so ask away!

Thank you so much for joining our team here at [company name], we feel very lucky to have you join us and hope that you look forward to your new role here!

Please feel free to reach out to me or any of your other team members if you have any questions or concerns. Welcome to the team!

Welcome aboard! I just wanted to thank you for joining our team, and let you know that we are here to help.

We have plenty of resources available to help support you through your onboarding process, and can’t wait for you to get started!

Starting a new job can feel overwhelming at times, but rest assured that I and the rest of the team are here to help and support you every step of the way. Welcome!

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We hope that you have been able to pick a favourite from our 30 Welcome Messages for New Employees, whether you’re a colleague or a boss!

No matter what one of our messages you use, or if you just find some inspiration for your own message, your new employee is sure to appreciate their welcome message.

But don’t be surprised if your new employee gets there first and sends you over a polite message to introduce themselves! In which case you can still reply with one of ours!