New Hire Checklist: Onboarding Gifts to Make Them Feel Like Part of the Team
Starting a new job can be both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. People teams can create moments that help new hires feel welcome, instantly making them a part of the team by gifting them custom swag welcome kits and other tokens of appreciation.
Creating a formal process helps kick-start a new hire's onboarding experience. Despite an understanding of both the immediate and long-term benefits of a positive onboarding experience for new hires, only 2 in 3 India's (65.6%) report their company has a formal onboarding process, according to Unwrapped: chapman’s 2023 Workforce Study.
By sharing a gift, companies are creating a culture of appreciation and gratitude from day one, which will make new employees feel settled and comfortable, quickly.
Consider suiting your newest colleague up for success using custom gear with your company logo on it, or helping them deck out their deskspace with cutting-edge technology, greenery, or other desirable items to help them perform their best and get settled into their new role.
Explore custom swag kits and gift ideas, all available through Chapman for Business Gifting, and get ready to create a best-in-class onboarding experience and culture of employee engagement from the very first day:
Custom Swag Kits for New Hires
Comprehensive Ultimate New Hire Kit
Chapman business gifting clients are invited to create a custom welcome kit for their new hires using our swag services! The Chapman Comprehensive Ultimate New Hire welcome swag kit can be customized for your needs with your original logo or design. Each kit includes a customized box for delivery, a custom insert card, premium hoodie from Independent Trading Co., 22oz Thor Copper Vacuum Insulated Bottle, custom knit socks, and a large hardcover Moleskin® notebook.
Techie New Hire Kit
A great welcome gift for everyone, filled with everyday tech essentials such as a mophie® Power Boost 10,000 mAh Power Bank, Solekick™ Quick Charge True Wireless Earbuds, and Classic Dad Hat outfitted with your company logo or design! All of these goodies come delivered in a mailer box featuring a sticker with your logo on it, and a custom insert card welcoming your new hire to the team.
Eco Commuter New Hire Kit
The perfect kit featuring your company-branded gifts to welcome a new hire! Meet Snappy’s Eco-friendly Commuter New Hire Kit, featuring an array of premium swag including a Repreve® Ocean Commuter 15" Computer Backpack, CamelBak Eddy®+ 25oz Bottle Tritan™ Renew reusable waterbottle, 5.5" x 8.5" FSC Ambassador Hardcover Bound JournalBook®, custom insert card and mailer box with a custom sticker of your logo or design.
Custom Branded Gifts and Swag Kits
Looking for completely customized gifting solutions for your team members and new hires? The Swag team at chapman will provide you with thoughtful recommendations of premium products to brand based on your company culture and needs. You can create a fully custom-branded gifting kit with chapman. Add on a custom-print gift box and insert card so the moment your employee receives their kit they experience your brand essence.
New Hire Gifts for Tech Lovers
JBL Wireless On-Ear Headphones
A complete portable audio experience! Your team can use Bluetooth and seamlessly stream the audio from Zoom meetings during working sessions, or music and podcasts when their in deep-work mode, through 32mm dynamic drivers. These wireless headphones also feature integrated controls and a built-in microphone for easy communication with colleagues as well as voice commands for Siri or Google Assistant.
Body Glove Mako 3.2 Smart Watch
Gift your team great tech options to keep them active and well. The Body Glove Mako 3.2 is a wonderful everyday companion for health and activity reminders. Reminders for movement are helpful for desk jobs and working from home, and with its built-in anti-loss alert system, you’ll easily be able to pinpoint your device. This gift, and numerous other great tech gift options for your team member to choose from, are all available when you gift with Snappy.
Google Nest Hub
Keep an eye on what’s happening around the home with Google Nest. The Google Nest Hub provides help at a glance in any room in your home. With the Google Assistant built-in, you team can also see their events from Google Calendar, commute time from Google Maps, helpful videos from YouTube, and more.
Duo Bluetooth Speakers by House of Marley
Sustainably sourced, these beautiful home speakers look great with their signature bamboo design that will make anyone proud to display them. The right speaker allows for mobility, with 20 hours of playtime on every charge. The left speaker is wall-powered. And both provide deep sound and top-of-the-line technology.
WFH Essentials for the New Hire
Cuisinart Perfect Temp Coffee Maker
Empower your team to start their morning with the perfect cup of coffee, using a Cuisinart Perfect Temp Coffee Maker. This coffee maker can deliver up to 14 cups of perfectly brewed coffee and can be programmed to brew at any time up to 24 hours ahead, so their next cup is ready when they are. Users can choose regular or bold flavor profiles and Cuisinart’s temperature control always makes sure each cup is hot, without burning.
Lively Root Pet-Friendly Jungle Bundle
Turn any workspace into a green oasis! Low-maintenance, pet-friendly plants are delivered right to your employees doorstep and they can immediately create a sustainable paradise in their work environment. Having plants on and near your desk have been shown to boost mood and productivity. Their personal urban jungle awaits!
Speaker buds 2-in-1 Portable Speaker & Earbuds
Speaker buds is a revolutionary 2-in-1 device that combines a portable speaker with True Wireless earbuds. Packaged for easy storage in a compact leather case, this sleek and versatile sound system is great for working from home. The earbuds and portable speaker are both equipped with Hi-Fi microphones and deliver crisp, clear audio for calls and music, perfect for personal and professional use.
Smeg Electric Kettle
Sleek in its design, and flawless in its production of hot water, the Smeg Electric Kettle is a great work-from-home companion for artisan coffee and tea lovers, alike. This electric kettle combines iconic midcentury style with modern features, including auto-shutoff when water reaches a boil and when the kettle is lifted from base, easy-to-read water level indicator lines, and a soft-open lid preventing the sudden release of steam.
New Hire Gifts Perfect for Commuters
Paravel Fold-Up Backpack
This high-end product is sourced from an LGBTQ, Woman-Owned, Sustainable business, so you can feel good about the company you’re supporting! This backpack is ideal for daily use, easily folding flat and zipping into a barely-there pouch for space-saving storage and portability. It can be carried and stand up to wear and tear for a daily commute, kept in a carry-on as an extra travel bag, or offer itself as an upgraded after-work gym bag.
Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
These high-end earbuds combine an astonishing listening experience with effective in-ear noise-canceling technology. Microphones instead and outside the earphones sense noise and react instantaneously to cancel the signal, making them ideal for a bustling commute. Made using soft silicone, these wireless earbuds feel as good as they sound.
16oz Hydro Flask
Keep hydrated with water, or take your coffee on-the-go. The 16 oz Hydro Flask with Flex Sip Lid lets you enjoy your favorite drink leak-free in a beautifully designed bottle you’ll be proud to showcase on your commute, your desk, or wherever life takes you. This Hydro Flask is dishwasher, BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free.
Mini Computer Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Tune in and turn up with this powerful little speaker. Great for the work commute by bike, this speaker has a single battery life of 7+ hours on every charge and easily connects to smartphones, tablets, and computers via Bluetooth 5.0 technology. The sleek design features a travel-friendly lanyard and clip, and the entire device is IPX7 water-resistant rated for lasting durability.
