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    The 101 Best Welcome Messages for New Employees

    December 10, 2021

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    Avi Jain
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    Avi Jain

    Imagine you have joined an organization known for its vibrant culture and friendly work environment, but your manager forgets to wish you a hearty welcome on your first day. Just like that, all your expectations come crashing down, and you think to yourself, did I make the right decision after all?  

    It is no myth that the first welcome is what sets the tone for the rest of the journey to work. The first few talks with the new employees can heavily impact the way they will perceive their work.

    In fact, according to a study conducted by 
    Glassdoor, great employee onboarding can improve employee retention by 82%. 

    Welcome messages for new employees come in all shapes, sizes, and forms. They can be sent electronically via email or can be said in person. Any new hire will be nervous on their first workday, but a simple act of saying, “Hey! It is nice to have you join our team” can make them feel more welcomed and comfortable.  
     

    Thoughtful welcome messages for new employees will be the starting point of a long-lasting and firm relationship between them and the organization. Now, you might ask, what can all be said in a welcome message? Honestly, it is a cinch of a task. Just imagine yourselves in their shoes and say things that will make them feel at home. 

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    To make your job as a manager or as a team member easy, listed below are exquisitely crafted 101 welcome messages for new employees that can be used as-is or can even be personalized:  

      1. “Welcome aboard, it is a pleasure to have you join our team. Let us create magic.”
         
         
      2. “We’re elated to have you join our team. On behalf of the entire organization, we would like to heartily congratulate you!” 
         
      3. “Sometimes, challenges and struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. It is great you are experimenting with this new role. May you welcome every effort, every struggle, and every challenge. May you open your wings and fly!” 
         
      4. “Welcome, the team is going to be stronger than ever since we’ve got you now!”
         
         
      5. “Lots of good wishes on becoming a part of this vibrant organization. Looking forward to collaborating with you.”
         
         
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    1. “I am sure with all the years of experience you bring to the table; the organization has hit a jackpot. Welcome to the team.”  

    2. “Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Likewise, you have taken the first step by joining our incredible organization. Rest assured; everything is going to be top-notch. Welcome to the team.”
       
       
    3. “We’re sure you’ll be an asset for the team, please make yourself feel at home!”
       
       
    4. “I heard someone dynamic was joining us, and that’s you. We’re delighted!”
       
       
    5. “Hearty Congratulations, can’t wait to use all the expertise you have to grow out of bounds.”
       
       
    6. “Congratulations, you are one of us now. Our team follows only one principle and that is to have as much fun as you can while working. I am expecting the same from you. Please feel comfortable and ask any questions you might have.”
       
    7. “The whole company welcomes you, and we look forward to a successful journey with you! Welcome aboard!”
       
       
    8. “Welcome aboard, I can already see us progressing better than ever. Your skills are a major value addition to the team.”
       
       
    9. “First jobs are always very intimidating but can be a less daunting experience with the right team. I promise you that our team is going to support you throughout should you face any trouble. Please feel free to reach out to anyone. Congratulations! And Welcome.”
       
       
    10. “Let us have a great time working together! Cannot wait to start this journey with you.”
       
       
    11. “Many-many congratulations, you are among the very few people who made it to the firm. The entire team is looking forward to meeting you.”
       
       
    12. “A very warm welcome [employee’s name], we are pleased to have you join us on the marketing front. I can see the growth is now going to sky-rocket.”
       
       
    13. “Your skills are going to be a tremendous asset for us as a company, welcome!”
       
       
    14. “We are more than thrilled to have a young talent such as you join our team. It is time we brought in a fresh perspective. Congratulations!” 
       
    15. “Warmest welcome! Together, let us innovate and take this company to new heights.”
       
       
    16. “We hope you had a smooth onboarding experience. The entire team awaits to meet you!”
       
       
    17. “Welcome [employee’s name], Hope you have a wonderful time here!” 
       
    18. “Congratulations, you are joining a team of mavericks. Wishing you a successful journey with our team!”
       
       
    19. “We look forward to fostering a lasting relationship with you and the team, welcome!”
       
       
    20. “Welcome aboard, I hope you had a great start, here’s wishing you lots of luck!”
       
       
    21. “It is great to have you as a part of the team that is known for its agility. We are confident that you are going to make our work better and we’re delighted that you have chosen to join us.”
       
       
    22. “Warm welcome, we are happy to have someone who shares the same core values as the rest of the team. We look forward to utilizing your skill-set and experience of the years to achieve greater and better results.”
       
       
    23. “Welcome to the [organization’s name], we are here to help you get started and please feel free to ask questions at any time.”
       
       
    24. “Welcome on board, we aren’t a team but a family. It is great to have another family member join us to create more magic!”
       
       
    25. "Congrats on making it! The whole team is looking forward to bringing your creative insights on board."
       
       
    26. “The recruitment team has done a great job at getting you to join us! Congratulations on making it to our organization.”
       
       
    27. “A big congratulations on your new role! I promise it is going to be exciting for you to work with us.”
       
       
    28. “Thank you for joining our team. We believe that you will do remarkable things with us. We hope you’ll always feel free to share your knowledge and ideas with the team.”
       
       
    29. “We are honored to have you join our organization. Only onwards and upwards from here!”
       
       
    30. “Welcome aboard! Whatever may come our way, any ups, or downs, we are in this together as a team.”
       
       
    31. “Congratulations on joining one of the best organizations in the world. You are among the brightest minds we have here, and it will be our honor if we can add any value to your skills.”
       
       
    32. “It’s great to have an employee with such high energy levels amongst us. We are certain that it is going to be only the best experience for you from now on. Welcome!”
       
       
    33. “Welcome to the team. For us, our employees are our greatest assets, and we hope to ensure that you are being valued here. We have lots of things in store for you.”
       
       
    34. “This is only the beginning. Congratulations on being the only person selected for this challenging opportunity from hundreds who were interviewed.”
       
       
    35. “Congratulations and welcome aboard, you have joined the right place that will not only value your work but also help you develop your skills better.”
       
       
    36. “We are pleased to have you on board with us. I welcome all experiences. You never know which one is going to surprise you.”
       
       
    37. “Another gem added to our team! It is time we started innovating and building for the future. Together we can all set new standards and reach higher goals. It is extremely gratifying to have you on the team.”
       
       
    38. Happy first day! Thanks for joining us. We cannot wait to get to know you and see what you can do! The team is overjoyed.”
       
       
    39. “Welcome. I am thrilled you decided to join our team on the path to success. Your talent and outlook will be invaluable to our team dynamic as well as the goals we share.”
       
       
    40. “Congratulations on joining our team. We value hard work and dedication in our team, and I know that you are already ready to put that in!”
       
    41.  “Cue the confetti! We have [employee’s name] bringing with them innovative ideas and talents to lead us to the path of success. Welcome aboard!”
       
       
    42. “Dynamic, hardworking, passionate, and skilled are the kind of people we look forward to working with. And we cannot be happier to have found all of this in you. Congratulations and welcome!”

    43. “Happy day of joining! Please tell me the HR gave you a good welcome. Because we have something even better planned. I am really happy you decided to join us.”
       
    44. “Welcome! I hope you resonate with what Hellen Keller says, "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."
       
       
    45. “Thank you so much for accepting the job offer with us. Never feel shy about sharing your thoughts and ideas, as they are always welcomed, and we value them.”
       
       
    46. “Congratulations on becoming the newest member of this team! I hope you find your time with us rewarding.”
       
       
    47. “Happy first day! I understand it can be overwhelming to get to know everyone and all the work but please feel free to reach out to anyone on the team. We are always there!”  

    48. “Pat on your back and feel proud. This is one of the best organizations to work with and you have accomplished it. Welcome!”
       
       
    49. “Welcome aboard [employee’s name], the team shall be your new home. We hope to make this an enriching experience for you.”
       
       
    50. “Welcome to the most creative team of the organization, we look forward to using your creative intellect to progress better than ever.”
       
       
    51. “Congratulations and welcome! I hope you are settling in okay. Should you face any issues, I am just a call away.”
       
       
    52. “Kudos on making it to the organization. We’re the best in what we do and with you, we would like to only head onwards and upwards.”
       
       
    53. “Bravo! You have made it to the most dynamic team of the organization. With you onboard, we want to achieve only success!”
       
       
    54. “Welcome aboard, this is only the beginning. We hope together we can reach greater heights and create value both for ourselves and the organization.”
       
       
    55. “It brings me immense pleasure to welcome you to our team. I have gone through your past achievements, and you have done commendable so far. I hope this is going to keep continuing.”
       
       
    56. “I understand how difficult it can get to adjust to new working environments. I have been through the same, but I hope my team and I will do our best to help you in any way we can. Welcome to the team.”
       
       
    57. “It is with great pleasure that I wish you a warm welcome on board. I am fully confident that you are going to have a seamless transition into your new role. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to anyone from the team.”
       
       
    58. “We like to think of ourselves as a family more than a work team and I know that I’m speaking for everybody here when I send you my warm wishes of welcome.”
       
       
    59. “First day at work can be nerve-wracking, but not with a helpful team by your side. Again, I’d like to congratulate you on joining our amazing team.”
       
       
    60. “I heartily welcome you to our esteemed organization. I hope that you are getting comfortable here. With all the experience that you have, I am excited that we will be working together.”
       
       
    61. “You are a terrific addition to our team, and the entire team is looking forward to getting to know you more in the coming days. Please reach out to anyone with any queries that you might have. Congratulations and welcome!”
       
       
    62. “It is our pleasure to have you on board on this roller coaster journey that we all have accepted to join. I hope we can make it fun, educational, and worthwhile for you!”
       
    63. “You are being added to a team of leaders! Initially, it can be daunting but soon you will find your way through it all. Welcome!”
       
       
    64. “Congratulations on your acceptance to our team. I hope you will be able to navigate through. It might get a little too hectic here but be assured that there is always support available.”
       
    65. “I am happy that you have chosen to work with our organization, and I know we will do great things together. It is going to be a thrilling experience I can promise. So, get ready for it!”
       
       
    66. “Welcome [employee’s name], I would welcome the opportunity to show you around and introduce you to your new coworkers. Please feel at home!”
       
    67. “Congratulations on taking the plunge to join us. Let us have some icebreakers to get to know the entire team and yourself. I believe that will ease it out for you. Anyways, I am always here should you feel lost at any moment.”
       
       
    68. “New jobs come packaged with excitement as well as nervousness, it is okay to feel scared initially. But things will fall into place very soon. I wanted to let you know that the entire team is eager to meet you and has activities planned for you. So welcome aboard!”
       
       
    69. “Feeling happy is an understatement. We, as a team, always look forward to new minds joining us. Congratulations and welcome to the best team you’ll ever be a part of.”
       
       
    70. “New people always bring new perspectives and that is helpful in our growth. It is great to have you onboard and we are looking forward to your contribution in the future. Congratulations, you deserve this!”
       
    71. “The team is pleased to have you join us. We know that you are going to fit right in here. So, make yourself comfortable and gear up for some amazing work. Congratulations, [employee’s name]”
       
       
    72. “Congratulations! We are honored to have you with us. Let us begin our journey as a wonderful team, and your journey as our amazing employee”
       
       
    73. “We feel lucky to have a skilled and qualified person like you join us. Let us begin our exciting journey from here. Congratulations and welcome.”
       
       
    74. “As you join the company, we wish you all the best for your future here. We will try our best to make you feel valued and supported. Welcome.”
       
       
    75. “Congratulations! We feel lucky as a team to have you join us. Here we assure you growth, knowledge, and most importantly comfort. Welcome.”
       
    76. “Congratulations on your achievement. We look forward to getting to know you and your amazing skills. Here we believe that if we stand united, anything is possible. Welcome to the team!”
       
       
    77. “We are thrilled to have you joining us in this journey. With extraordinary work like yours, we are sure that the future’s going to be great. Welcome!”
       
       
    78. “Welcome! We as a team are excited and look forward to seeing your contribution to the company. Here the employees are our most prized possession(s). So, get ready to be treated like a gem! Congratulations!”
       
       
    79. “Our aim here is to give you the most comfortable and friendly environment, so you would love what you do. Congratulations! We hope to make deliver the best work with you.”
       
       
    80. “Our recruitment process is extremely challenging, so firstly, congratulations on cracking that. It is a testimony to your amazing skills and talent. We hope we will be able to add value to your experience. Congratulations again!”
       
       
    81. “It is a fact that only the toughest and the smartest make it to the top, and we’d like to believe we are curating a team such as that. We are thrilled to have you onboard to pursue our vision of success! Hearty Welcome.”
       
    82. “If anything, the most vital step to success in any career is deciding which organization to join, which firm will value our talent, and which company and the team will help us grow! You have made the right decision and we hope to see you on the path to success! Welcome.”
       
    83. “Congratulations on starting a new chapter of your life, of considering us worthy of partnering with. I hope you will learn a lot from your time here at our organization.”
       
    84. “Every end is a new beginning, and I am proud of you for taking the next step of joining our esteemed organization. Going forward in your work, I will give you only one piece of advice. Stay curious.”
       
       
    85. “Welcome [employee’s name]. We appreciate the ‘can-do’ attitude from all our team members, and we hope to see the same from you. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions you might have at any time. We are a family after all.”
       
       
    86. “It is important in today’s rapidly changing work environment to keep up with the trends and constantly improve ourselves. I appreciate that you are challenging yourself by taking up this new role. I would like to assure you that we are always there with you every step of this journey. Congratulations and welcome to the team!”
       
       
    87. “A warm welcome to the office! I hope everything went well till now. And I can promise everything will go great henceforth as well. The team is very warm and welcoming, so you wouldn’t face any problems.”
       
       
    88. “On behalf of the team, I would like to heartily welcome and congratulate you. We always look forward to the infusion of new ideas and fresh thoughts. Hence we are delighted to have you onboard.”
       
    89. “Congratulations! You made it. It is not easy to beat so many candidates, but you were exceptional and hence you are here. I hope you will display the same enthusiasm and curiosity going forward. Settle in well.”
       
       
    90. “Welcome aboard! We are proud that you chose us to start your career with. You are at the right place and in the right hands. We promise that it is going to be a very fruitful experience.”
       
       
    91. “I am the happiest of all when any new person joins us. It is our opportunity to learn from their experience and thereby better our work. We are thus extremely excited to have you join us, we look forward to working together.”
       
       
    92. “It is cliché but true that teamwork makes the dream work. We had to put in lots of thoughts when hiring someone for this position. And we are delighted that it is you. A warm welcome on being a part of our organization.”
       
       
    93. “It is often said that to reach the stars, you need to start somewhere. And it is incredible that you chose our organization to start your career with. We hope we will meet your expectations. Welcome aboard!”
        
       
    94. “Welcome to our team. Give in your best and rest should be fine. Also, remember to have fun while you work. Work can get tiring sometimes and you must keep reminding yourself to take breaks.”
       
       
    1. “Congratulations on joining us! The first piece of advice I give anyone who joins my team is that they ensure a healthy work-life balance. After all, you can work only if you are fit! I hope you are settling in okay.”
       
    2. “Huge congratulations on joining our company. Our people are our greatest asset, and we take utmost pride that we have the happiest employees. However, we are open to suggestions and criticisms. Keep them coming. Have a wonderful first week ahead!” 

     

    Conclusion  

    A tiny, good deed goes a long way, and these welcome messages can be your ‘go-to’ starter pack for wishing and welcoming your new employees. These well-curated welcome messages for new employees are friendly and will help your new hires settle in and feel comfortable in their new workspace. Please feel free to use them when greeting and do the best you can to make them feel at home.  

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