{"id":8033,"date":"2020-02-01T08:18:42","date_gmt":"2020-02-01T08:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-mondaycomblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=8033"},"modified":"2026-08-18T21:23:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T02:23:07","slug":"welcome-new-team-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/welcome-new-team-member\/","title":{"rendered":"How to welcome a new team member: 10 strategies that build connection from day one"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-1\">\n<p>Starting a new job is exciting, but it&#8217;s also nerve-wracking. New hires walk in wondering where to sit, who to talk to, and whether they&#8217;ll measure up. For managers focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/team-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">managing their team effectively<\/a>, getting the welcome right isn&#8217;t just a nice gesture. It directly shapes whether that person stays, thrives, or quietly starts looking elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>The stakes are real. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/235121\/why-onboarding-experience-key-retention.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Only 12% of employees<\/a> strongly agree their organization does a great job with onboarding, according to Gallup. That means the vast majority of new hires feel underprepared, disconnected, or forgotten during their first weeks. This article walks you through 10 proven strategies to welcome a new team member, complete with ready-to-use welcome messages, <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/30-60-90-day-plan\/\">a 30-60-90-day roadmap<\/a>, and practical tips for remote and in-office teams.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re onboarding your first hire or your 50th, a structured welcome process makes the difference between a new employee who ramps up fast and one who never fully settles in. Tools like monday AI Workspace help teams organize every step of onboarding so nothing falls through the cracks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-2\">\n<h2 class=\"h2 text-block__title\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Start before day one:<\/strong> Pre-boarding activities like welcome messages, system access, and welcome kits reduce first-day anxiety and signal that the new hire matters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personalize your welcome messages:<\/strong> Generic greetings feel hollow, so reference something specific from the interview or mention the team&#8217;s excitement to make new hires feel seen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pair every new hire with a buddy:<\/strong> Onboarding buddies accelerate integration by giving new employees a safe person to ask &#8220;silly&#8221; questions without judgment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build a 30-60-90-day roadmap together:<\/strong> Structured milestone plans give new hires clear expectations and natural check-in points across their first three months<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use monday AI Workspace to automate onboarding workflows:<\/strong> Boards, automations, and dashboards keep every task on track so managers can focus on the human side of welcoming new team members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Get started with monday.com\" data-index=\"1\">Get started with monday.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-3\">\n<h2 class=\"h2 text-block__title\">Why a strong welcome matters for new team members<\/h2>\n<p>A poor welcome doesn&#8217;t just leave a bad impression. It costs you talent. New hires who feel unprepared or disconnected during their first weeks are far more likely to disengage or leave entirely. The gap between &#8220;great&#8221; and &#8220;forgettable&#8221; onboarding comes down to structure and intentionality.<\/p>\n<p>Companies that invest in structured onboarding consistently see stronger retention, faster ramp-up, and <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/templates\/employee-engagement\">higher engagement<\/a>. According to SHRM data cited by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/235121\/why-onboarding-experience-key-retention.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallup research<\/a>, employee turnover can reach as high as 50% in the first 18 months of employment. Many organizations still rely on scattered spreadsheets and good intentions instead of a repeatable process.<\/p>\n<p>When you welcome a new employee with intention, you&#8217;re doing more than being friendly. You&#8217;re building the foundation for faster ramp-up, stronger team relationships, and long-term retention. That&#8217;s why <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/service\/employee-onboarding-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">onboarding best practices<\/a> treat the welcome as a process, not a single event.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-4\">\n<h2 class=\"h2 text-block__title\">10 ways to welcome a new team member<\/h2>\n<p>Each of the strategies below builds on the last. Together, they create a welcome experience that turns anxious new hires into confident, connected team members.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Start the welcome before day one with pre-boarding<\/h3>\n<p>The best welcome doesn&#8217;t start when your new hire walks through the door. It starts the moment they accept the offer. Pre-boarding bridges the gap between &#8220;congratulations, you&#8217;re hired&#8221; and the first day, and it&#8217;s one of the most overlooked parts of <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/onboarding-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">structuring the onboarding process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to cover before day one:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Send a welcome email or message:<\/strong> A short note from the manager that says &#8220;we&#8217;re excited you&#8217;re joining us&#8221; goes a long way toward calming first-day nerves<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share the first-week schedule:<\/strong> New hires shouldn&#8217;t have to wonder what their first day looks like, so send an agenda that covers meetings, introductions, and training<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ship a welcome kit:<\/strong> Company swag, a handwritten note, and a team photo or org chart help new hires feel like insiders before they officially start<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grant system access early:<\/strong> Set up email, project tools, and communication channels ahead of time so they can hit the ground running<\/li>\n<li><strong>Introduce the team:<\/strong> A quick Slack message or email introducing the new hire to the team (with a fun fact from their interview) breaks the ice before anyone meets in person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are two pre-boarding messages you can adapt:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Hi [Name], we&#8217;re counting down the days until you join us on [start date]. Your team is excited to work with you, and we&#8217;ve already set up your workspace and tools. In the meantime, here&#8217;s your first-week schedule so you know what to expect. Welcome aboard!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Hey [Name], quick note to say we&#8217;re thrilled you&#8217;re joining the [team name] team. I loved hearing about your experience with [specific project from interview] and can&#8217;t wait to see what you bring. See you on [date]!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Send a welcome message that feels personal<\/h3>\n<p>A generic &#8220;welcome to the team&#8221; email gets skimmed and forgotten. A personal message that references something specific gets saved and remembered. The difference is small in effort but massive in impact.<\/p>\n<p>Great welcome to the team messages share a few qualities. They&#8217;re warm without being over the top, and they mention something specific about the new hire. They also offer a clear next step, whether that&#8217;s grabbing coffee or joining a meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Here are eight welcome message examples organized by who&#8217;s sending them:<\/p>\n<p><strong>From a manager:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;Welcome aboard, [Name]! I&#8217;m looking forward to working with you. Your background in [specific skill] is exactly what our team needs right now. Let&#8217;s grab coffee on your first day so I can walk you through our priorities and answer any questions.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;Hi [Name], welcome to the team! I&#8217;ve set aside time on your first morning to walk through your role, meet the team, and make sure you have everything you need. Don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out before then if anything comes up.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;[Name], welcome to [company name]! I remember you mentioned [detail from interview] during our conversation, and I think you&#8217;ll find plenty of opportunities to bring that experience here. Your first week is all about getting comfortable, so no pressure to dive into anything major right away.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>From a teammate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;Hey [Name], I&#8217;m [Your Name] from the [department] team. Just wanted to say welcome! I&#8217;ll be sitting near you, so feel free to ask me anything, especially about the best lunch spots nearby.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;Welcome aboard, [Name]! I started here six months ago, so I know exactly what the first week feels like. Happy to be your unofficial guide. Let me know if you need anything!&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;Hi [Name]! So excited to have you join us. We have a team lunch tradition on Fridays. Hope you can make it this week. It&#8217;s a great way to meet everyone in a low-pressure setting.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>From the broader team or company:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;Team, please join me in welcoming [Name] to [department]! [Name] brings [X years] of experience in [field] and will be focusing on [key responsibility]. [Name], we&#8217;re glad you&#8217;re here. Don&#8217;t be surprised if people stop by to say hello today!&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;A warm welcome to [Name], who joins our [team name] team today! Fun fact: [Name] is a [hobby\/interest from interview], so you already have something in common with [teammate]. Welcome aboard, [Name]!&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>3. Set up their workspace and tools before they arrive<\/h3>\n<p>Nothing says &#8220;we weren&#8217;t ready for you&#8221; like a new hire standing in the lobby while someone scrambles to find them a desk. Physical and digital workspace setup should be complete before the new employee walks in, not on their first morning.<\/p>\n<p>Use this checklist to make sure nothing gets missed:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical workspace:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Desk, chair, and basic supplies (notebook, pens, sticky notes)<\/li>\n<li>Name plate or desk sign<\/li>\n<li>Welcome card or note from the manager<\/li>\n<li>Welcome kit (company swag, snacks, or branded items)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Digital workspace:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Email account and calendar access<\/li>\n<li>Project management and communication tools (Slack, Teams, monday AI Workspace)<\/li>\n<li>VPN access and security credentials<\/li>\n<li>Laptop or device configured and tested<\/li>\n<li>Shared drives and documentation access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For remote or hybrid hires:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ship equipment at least one week before the start date<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a virtual IT setup session to walk through tool access<\/li>\n<li>Confirm home office essentials (monitor, headset, webcam) are covered<\/li>\n<li>Test video conferencing and VPN connections before day one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When everything is ready on arrival, new hires spend their first day connecting with people instead of troubleshooting passwords.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Plan their first day for connection, not just compliance<\/h3>\n<p>Too many first days are dominated by paperwork, compliance videos, and awkward silences. The forms matter, but they don&#8217;t need to eat up the entire day. Handle as much compliance as possible during pre-boarding so the first day can focus on what actually makes people stay: human connection.<\/p>\n<p>A great first day includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A clear agenda:<\/strong> Share the day&#8217;s schedule in advance so the new hire isn&#8217;t guessing what happens next<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team introductions:<\/strong> In person or via video, make sure the new hire meets their immediate team and key collaborators<\/li>\n<li><strong>An office tour or virtual walkthrough:<\/strong> Show them where to find the break room, conference rooms, and restrooms, or walk them through your digital workspace if they&#8217;re remote<\/li>\n<li><strong>A team lunch or coffee chat:<\/strong> There&#8217;s a reason <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/productivity\/should-you-work-during-lunch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">team lunch culture<\/a> matters. Sharing a meal is one of the fastest ways to build rapport<\/li>\n<li><strong>A culture overview:<\/strong> Share your team&#8217;s working norms, communication preferences, and unwritten rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The goal is for your new team member to leave their first day thinking, &#8220;These people were expecting me, and they&#8217;re glad I&#8217;m here,&#8221; not, &#8220;I filled out 47 forms, and no one talked to me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>5. Create an onboarding resource hub they can reference anytime<\/h3>\n<p>New hires absorb a massive amount of information in their first weeks. Most of it doesn&#8217;t stick on the first pass. Instead of expecting them to remember everything from orientation, give them a single place to find answers on their own.<\/p>\n<p>An effective onboarding resource hub includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Team norms and working agreements:<\/strong> How does your team handle meetings, deadlines, and communication? Write it down<\/li>\n<li><strong>Org chart:<\/strong> Who reports to whom, and who are the key contacts across departments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glossary of internal terms:<\/strong> Every company has its own acronyms and jargon. A quick-reference glossary saves hours of confusion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tool guides:<\/strong> Step-by-step instructions for the platforms your team uses daily<\/li>\n<li><strong>Company culture docs:<\/strong> Mission, values, and traditions that help new hires understand &#8220;how things work here&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key links and resources:<\/strong> Benefits portal, IT help desk, HR contacts, and training materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best resource hubs are living documents, not static PDFs. A shared digital workspace like Workdocs on monday AI Workspace keeps everything in one searchable, editable location that the team can update as processes change.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Pair them with an onboarding buddy<\/h3>\n<p>Managers set expectations and assign work. Buddies handle everything else. An onboarding buddy is a peer who answers the questions new hires are too embarrassed to ask their boss.<\/p>\n<p>Think: &#8220;Is it okay to message people after 5 PM?&#8221; &#8220;What does that acronym mean?&#8221; &#8220;Where do people actually eat lunch?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth distinguishing between a buddy and a mentor. They serve different purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buddy:<\/strong> A peer on the same team or a nearby team. Focuses on day-to-day questions, social integration, and cultural navigation. The relationship is informal and time-limited (typically the first 90 days)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mentor:<\/strong> A senior colleague, often outside the direct team. Focuses on career guidance, skill development, and long-term growth. The relationship is more structured and can last for months or years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.physicianleaders.org\/articles\/onboarding-buddy\">Research<\/a> on buddy programs has consistently found that new hires paired with onboarding buddies report higher satisfaction and ramp up faster than those without one. The effect tends to be even stronger when buddies meet with new hires at least once a week during the first month.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a suggested check-in cadence for buddies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Week 1:<\/strong> Daily quick chats (15 minutes) to answer questions and check in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weeks 2 through 4:<\/strong> Weekly coffee or virtual catch-up<\/li>\n<li><strong>Months 2 through 3:<\/strong> Biweekly check-ins as the new hire gains independence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-5\">\n<img width=\"900\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcome-new-employees.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcome-new-employees.jpg 900w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcome-new-employees-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcome-new-employees-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-6\">\n<h3>7. Give them a quick win in their first week<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;re probably eager for your new hire to jump into a major project right away. But there&#8217;s a lot to learn before they can succeed on something big. Starting\u00a0with a small, completable task gives them a chance to contribute, connect with colleagues, and build the confidence that carries into larger work.<\/p>\n<p>Quick wins look different depending on the role:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Fix a small, well-documented bug or update a README file<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marketer:<\/strong> Draft a social media post or review an upcoming campaign brief<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sales rep:<\/strong> Shadow a discovery call and take notes for the team<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designer:<\/strong> Update a component in the design system or create a simple graphic<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operations:<\/strong> Audit a process document and flag anything outdated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The psychology behind quick wins is straightforward. Completing a task signals competence to the team and to the new hire themselves. It transforms them from &#8220;the new person who doesn&#8217;t know anything yet&#8221; to &#8220;the person who already shipped something.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Get started with monday.com\" data-index=\"2\">Get started with monday.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>8. Build a 30-60-90-day roadmap together<\/h3>\n<p>A 30-60-90-day plan replaces the guesswork of &#8220;figure it out as you go&#8221; with clear milestones, expectations, and check-in points. The most effective roadmaps are co-created with the new hire, not handed to them as a finished document.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a framework you can customize by role:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3724\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3724\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Phase<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Focus<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Key milestones<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Days 1 through 30: Learn<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Absorb culture, understand the role, complete training<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Finish onboarding checklist, meet all key stakeholders, complete required training, deliver first quick win<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Days 31 through 60: Contribute<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Take on projects, build cross-functional relationships, give first feedback<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Own a deliverable, participate actively in team meetings, identify one process improvement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Days 61 through 90: Own<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lead initiatives, set goals, deliver measurable results<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Run a project or workstream independently, complete 90-day review, set goals for the next quarter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-3724 from cache -->\n<p>The key word is &#8220;together.&#8221; When you build the roadmap with your new hire, they take ownership of their goals and have a clear picture of what success looks like. That shared understanding prevents the drift that happens when expectations live only in a manager&#8217;s head.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a ready-to-use framework, an <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/employee-onboarding-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employee onboarding template<\/a> can save you hours of setup while ensuring nothing gets missed.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Check in regularly and ask for feedback<\/h3>\n<p>The first week gets plenty of attention, but weeks two through 12 often don&#8217;t. Regular check-ins prevent new hires from silently struggling while everyone assumes they&#8217;re fine.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a check-in cadence that works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Week 1:<\/strong> Daily 10-minute check-ins (quick pulse, not a formal meeting)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weeks 2 through 4:<\/strong> Weekly one-on-ones focused on questions, blockers, and early wins<\/li>\n<li><strong>Months 2 through 3:<\/strong> Biweekly check-ins that shift from support to development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What you ask matters as much as how often you ask. Keep it simple:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;What&#8217;s going well so far?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;What&#8217;s been confusing or frustrating?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;What do you need from me or the team?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;How has the onboarding process felt? Anything we should change for the next new hire?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That last question is important. Asking new hires for feedback on the onboarding process itself turns them into contributors from day one and gives you real data to improve the experience for future hires.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Introduce them to the broader team and company culture<\/h3>\n<p>Welcoming a new team member to their immediate team is just the start. The faster they build connections across the organization, the more effective and engaged they&#8217;ll be.<\/p>\n<p>Ways to expand the introduction beyond the immediate team:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Company all-hands:<\/strong> A 30-second introduction at the next all-hands meeting puts a face to the name for the whole organization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-functional coffee chats:<\/strong> Schedule informal 15-minute virtual coffees with people from other departments they&#8217;ll collaborate with<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employee resource groups (ERGs):<\/strong> Share a list of ERGs and invite the new hire to join ones that resonate with them<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social channels:<\/strong> Add them to team channels for non-work chat (pet photos, book recommendations, local events)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team rituals:<\/strong> Include them in recurring traditions like Friday demos, monthly celebrations, or team retrospectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a sample new team member introduction message you can adapt for email or a team channel:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Everyone, please welcome [Name] to the [department] team! [Name] joins us from [previous company\/background] and will be working on [key responsibility]. Fun fact: [personal detail they&#8217;re comfortable sharing]. Drop by to say hello this week!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Excited to introduce [Name], our newest [role title]! [Name] brings experience in [relevant skill] and is already diving into [first project\/area]. Looking forward to seeing what we build together. Welcome, [Name]!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-7\">\n<h2 class=\"h2 text-block__title\">How monday AI Workspace simplifies new team member onboarding<\/h2>\n<p>The 10 strategies above work best when they&#8217;re connected, tracked, and repeatable. That&#8217;s where monday AI Workspace comes in. Instead of managing onboarding through scattered emails, spreadsheets, and sticky notes, you get a single workspace that coordinates every step from pre-boarding through the 90-day review.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how specific platform features map to the welcome strategies covered in this article:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boards for onboarding checklists:<\/strong> Create a dedicated board for each new hire that tracks every task from &#8220;send welcome email&#8221; to &#8220;complete 90-day review.&#8221; Assign owners, set due dates, and visualize progress so nothing falls through the cracks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automations that keep onboarding moving:<\/strong> Trigger a welcome message on the new hire&#8217;s start date, auto-assign onboarding tasks to their buddy, and send manager reminders for check-ins. No manual follow-up needed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dashboards for real-time visibility:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/marketing\/human-resource-management\/\">HR teams and managers can see onboarding progress<\/a> across multiple new hires at a glance. Spot bottlenecks before they become problems<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workdocs as the onboarding resource hub:<\/strong> Build the living resource hub from strategy 5 directly on the platform. Team norms, tool guides, org charts, and FAQs live in one searchable, editable space<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workforms for standardized intake:<\/strong> Collect new hire information, equipment requests, and feedback through forms that automatically populate your onboarding board<\/li>\n<li><strong>Templates to start fast:<\/strong> Use pre-built onboarding templates so you don&#8217;t have to build the process from scratch every time a new hire joins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-8\">\n<img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WM_Boards_6-2-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WM_Boards_6-2-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WM_Boards_6-2-scaled-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WM_Boards_6-2-scaled-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WM_Boards_6-2-scaled-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WM_Boards_6-2-scaled-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-9\">\n<p>The result is a scalable onboarding process. Whether you&#8217;re welcoming one new team member or fifty, every hire gets the same structured, thoughtful experience without adding hours to your managers&#8217; plates.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Get started with monday.com\" data-index=\"3\">Get started with monday.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-10\">\n<h2 class=\"h2 text-block__title\">How to build a welcome process that your new hires will remember<\/h2>\n<p>Welcoming a new team member isn&#8217;t a single event. It&#8217;s a process that starts before day one and extends through the first 90 days. The companies that get it right treat onboarding as a structured, repeatable system rather than a scramble of last-minute introductions and forgotten passwords.<\/p>\n<p>The strategies in this article give you a complete framework: pre-boarding that calms first-day nerves, welcome messages that feel personal, workspace setups that signal &#8220;we were expecting you,&#8221; buddy programs that accelerate integration, and 30-60-90-day roadmaps that replace guesswork with clear milestones.<\/p>\n<p>Every welcome a new employee receives shapes whether they stay for three months or three years. With monday AI Workspace, you can turn these strategies into automated workflows, tracked checklists, and shared resource hubs that make sure every new hire gets the experience they deserve. <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/employee-onboarding-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get started with an onboarding template<\/a> and build a welcome process your team will be proud of.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block\" id=\"text-block-11\">\n<div class=\"accordion faq\" id=\"faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n  <h2 class=\"accordion__heading section-title text-left\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\n    <a class=\"accordion__button d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\" href=\"#q-frequently-asked-questions-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__question\">What do you say to welcome a new team member?        \n          \n        \n      <\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <div id=\"q-frequently-asked-questions-1\" class=\"accordion__answer collapse collapse--md\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <p>A great welcome message is warm, specific, and offers a next step. For example: \"Welcome to the team, [Name]! We're excited to have you. Let's grab coffee on your first day so I can answer any questions.\"<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\n    <a class=\"accordion__button d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\" href=\"#q-frequently-asked-questions-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__question\">How do you write a welcome message for a new employee?        \n          \n        \n      <\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <div id=\"q-frequently-asked-questions-2\" class=\"accordion__answer collapse collapse--md\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <p>Start with a genuine greeting, express excitement about their arrival, reference something personal from the hiring process, and close with a clear offer of support. Keep it concise and avoid corporate jargon.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\n    <a class=\"accordion__button d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\" href=\"#q-frequently-asked-questions-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__question\">How do you introduce a new team member to the rest of the team?        \n          \n        \n      <\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <div id=\"q-frequently-asked-questions-3\" class=\"accordion__answer collapse collapse--md\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <p>Send an email or team channel message that includes the new hire's name, role, a brief background, and a fun personal detail. Follow up with an in-person or virtual introduction at the next team meeting.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\n    <a class=\"accordion__button d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\" href=\"#q-frequently-asked-questions-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__question\">What should you include in a new employee welcome kit?        \n          \n        \n      <\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <div id=\"q-frequently-asked-questions-4\" class=\"accordion__answer collapse collapse--md\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <p>A typical welcome kit includes company-branded items (t-shirt, water bottle, notebook), a handwritten note from the manager, an org chart, a first-week schedule, and digital access credentials. Remote hires should receive shipped equipment and a virtual onboarding guide.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\n    <a class=\"accordion__button d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\" href=\"#q-frequently-asked-questions-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__question\">How long should the onboarding process last?        \n          \n        \n      <\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <div id=\"q-frequently-asked-questions-5\" class=\"accordion__answer collapse collapse--md\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <p>Effective onboarding lasts at least 90 days, with structured milestones at 30, 60, and 90 days. 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New hires walk in wondering where to sit, who to talk to, and whether they&#8217;ll measure up. For managers focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/team-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">managing their team effectively<\/a>, getting the welcome right isn&#8217;t just a nice gesture. It directly shapes whether that person stays, thrives, or quietly starts looking elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>The stakes are real. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/235121\/why-onboarding-experience-key-retention.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Only 12% of employees<\/a> strongly agree their organization does a great job with onboarding, according to Gallup. That means the vast majority of new hires feel underprepared, disconnected, or forgotten during their first weeks. This article walks you through 10 proven strategies to welcome a new team member, complete with ready-to-use welcome messages, <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/30-60-90-day-plan\/\">a 30-60-90-day roadmap<\/a>, and practical tips for remote and in-office teams.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re onboarding your first hire or your 50th, a structured welcome process makes the difference between a new employee who ramps up fast and one who never fully settles in. Tools like monday AI Workspace help teams organize every step of onboarding so nothing falls through the cracks.<\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"Key takeaways","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Start before day one:<\/strong> Pre-boarding activities like welcome messages, system access, and welcome kits reduce first-day anxiety and signal that the new hire matters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personalize your welcome messages:<\/strong> Generic greetings feel hollow, so reference something specific from the interview or mention the team&#8217;s excitement to make new hires feel seen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pair every new hire with a buddy:<\/strong> Onboarding buddies accelerate integration by giving new employees a safe person to ask &#8220;silly&#8221; questions without judgment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build a 30-60-90-day roadmap together:<\/strong> Structured milestone plans give new hires clear expectations and natural check-in points across their first three months<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use monday AI Workspace to automate onboarding workflows:<\/strong> Boards, automations, and dashboards keep every task on track so managers can focus on the human side of welcoming new team members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Get started with monday.com\" data-index=\"1\">Get started with monday.com<\/a><\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"Why a strong welcome matters for new team members","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>A poor welcome doesn&#8217;t just leave a bad impression. It costs you talent. New hires who feel unprepared or disconnected during their first weeks are far more likely to disengage or leave entirely. The gap between &#8220;great&#8221; and &#8220;forgettable&#8221; onboarding comes down to structure and intentionality.<\/p>\n<p>Companies that invest in structured onboarding consistently see stronger retention, faster ramp-up, and <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/templates\/employee-engagement\">higher engagement<\/a>. According to SHRM data cited by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/235121\/why-onboarding-experience-key-retention.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallup research<\/a>, employee turnover can reach as high as 50% in the first 18 months of employment. Many organizations still rely on scattered spreadsheets and good intentions instead of a repeatable process.<\/p>\n<p>When you welcome a new employee with intention, you&#8217;re doing more than being friendly. You&#8217;re building the foundation for faster ramp-up, stronger team relationships, and long-term retention. That&#8217;s why <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/service\/employee-onboarding-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">onboarding best practices<\/a> treat the welcome as a process, not a single event.<\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"10 ways to welcome a new team member","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>Each of the strategies below builds on the last. Together, they create a welcome experience that turns anxious new hires into confident, connected team members.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Start the welcome before day one with pre-boarding<\/h3>\n<p>The best welcome doesn&#8217;t start when your new hire walks through the door. It starts the moment they accept the offer. Pre-boarding bridges the gap between &#8220;congratulations, you&#8217;re hired&#8221; and the first day, and it&#8217;s one of the most overlooked parts of <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/onboarding-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">structuring the onboarding process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to cover before day one:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Send a welcome email or message:<\/strong> A short note from the manager that says &#8220;we&#8217;re excited you&#8217;re joining us&#8221; goes a long way toward calming first-day nerves<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share the first-week schedule:<\/strong> New hires shouldn&#8217;t have to wonder what their first day looks like, so send an agenda that covers meetings, introductions, and training<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ship a welcome kit:<\/strong> Company swag, a handwritten note, and a team photo or org chart help new hires feel like insiders before they officially start<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grant system access early:<\/strong> Set up email, project tools, and communication channels ahead of time so they can hit the ground running<\/li>\n<li><strong>Introduce the team:<\/strong> A quick Slack message or email introducing the new hire to the team (with a fun fact from their interview) breaks the ice before anyone meets in person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are two pre-boarding messages you can adapt:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Hi [Name], we&#8217;re counting down the days until you join us on [start date]. Your team is excited to work with you, and we&#8217;ve already set up your workspace and tools. In the meantime, here&#8217;s your first-week schedule so you know what to expect. Welcome aboard!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Hey [Name], quick note to say we&#8217;re thrilled you&#8217;re joining the [team name] team. I loved hearing about your experience with [specific project from interview] and can&#8217;t wait to see what you bring. See you on [date]!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Send a welcome message that feels personal<\/h3>\n<p>A generic &#8220;welcome to the team&#8221; email gets skimmed and forgotten. A personal message that references something specific gets saved and remembered. The difference is small in effort but massive in impact.<\/p>\n<p>Great welcome to the team messages share a few qualities. They&#8217;re warm without being over the top, and they mention something specific about the new hire. They also offer a clear next step, whether that&#8217;s grabbing coffee or joining a meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Here are eight welcome message examples organized by who&#8217;s sending them:<\/p>\n<p><strong>From a manager:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;Welcome aboard, [Name]! I&#8217;m looking forward to working with you. Your background in [specific skill] is exactly what our team needs right now. Let&#8217;s grab coffee on your first day so I can walk you through our priorities and answer any questions.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;Hi [Name], welcome to the team! I&#8217;ve set aside time on your first morning to walk through your role, meet the team, and make sure you have everything you need. Don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out before then if anything comes up.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;[Name], welcome to [company name]! I remember you mentioned [detail from interview] during our conversation, and I think you&#8217;ll find plenty of opportunities to bring that experience here. Your first week is all about getting comfortable, so no pressure to dive into anything major right away.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>From a teammate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;Hey [Name], I&#8217;m [Your Name] from the [department] team. Just wanted to say welcome! I&#8217;ll be sitting near you, so feel free to ask me anything, especially about the best lunch spots nearby.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;Welcome aboard, [Name]! I started here six months ago, so I know exactly what the first week feels like. Happy to be your unofficial guide. Let me know if you need anything!&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;Hi [Name]! So excited to have you join us. We have a team lunch tradition on Fridays. Hope you can make it this week. It&#8217;s a great way to meet everyone in a low-pressure setting.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>From the broader team or company:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;Team, please join me in welcoming [Name] to [department]! [Name] brings [X years] of experience in [field] and will be focusing on [key responsibility]. [Name], we&#8217;re glad you&#8217;re here. Don&#8217;t be surprised if people stop by to say hello today!&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;A warm welcome to [Name], who joins our [team name] team today! Fun fact: [Name] is a [hobby\/interest from interview], so you already have something in common with [teammate]. Welcome aboard, [Name]!&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<h3>3. Set up their workspace and tools before they arrive<\/h3>\n<p>Nothing says &#8220;we weren&#8217;t ready for you&#8221; like a new hire standing in the lobby while someone scrambles to find them a desk. Physical and digital workspace setup should be complete before the new employee walks in, not on their first morning.<\/p>\n<p>Use this checklist to make sure nothing gets missed:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical workspace:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Desk, chair, and basic supplies (notebook, pens, sticky notes)<\/li>\n<li>Name plate or desk sign<\/li>\n<li>Welcome card or note from the manager<\/li>\n<li>Welcome kit (company swag, snacks, or branded items)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Digital workspace:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Email account and calendar access<\/li>\n<li>Project management and communication tools (Slack, Teams, monday AI Workspace)<\/li>\n<li>VPN access and security credentials<\/li>\n<li>Laptop or device configured and tested<\/li>\n<li>Shared drives and documentation access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For remote or hybrid hires:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ship equipment at least one week before the start date<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a virtual IT setup session to walk through tool access<\/li>\n<li>Confirm home office essentials (monitor, headset, webcam) are covered<\/li>\n<li>Test video conferencing and VPN connections before day one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When everything is ready on arrival, new hires spend their first day connecting with people instead of troubleshooting passwords.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Plan their first day for connection, not just compliance<\/h3>\n<p>Too many first days are dominated by paperwork, compliance videos, and awkward silences. The forms matter, but they don&#8217;t need to eat up the entire day. Handle as much compliance as possible during pre-boarding so the first day can focus on what actually makes people stay: human connection.<\/p>\n<p>A great first day includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A clear agenda:<\/strong> Share the day&#8217;s schedule in advance so the new hire isn&#8217;t guessing what happens next<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team introductions:<\/strong> In person or via video, make sure the new hire meets their immediate team and key collaborators<\/li>\n<li><strong>An office tour or virtual walkthrough:<\/strong> Show them where to find the break room, conference rooms, and restrooms, or walk them through your digital workspace if they&#8217;re remote<\/li>\n<li><strong>A team lunch or coffee chat:<\/strong> There&#8217;s a reason <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/productivity\/should-you-work-during-lunch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">team lunch culture<\/a> matters. Sharing a meal is one of the fastest ways to build rapport<\/li>\n<li><strong>A culture overview:<\/strong> Share your team&#8217;s working norms, communication preferences, and unwritten rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The goal is for your new team member to leave their first day thinking, &#8220;These people were expecting me, and they&#8217;re glad I&#8217;m here,&#8221; not, &#8220;I filled out 47 forms, and no one talked to me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>5. Create an onboarding resource hub they can reference anytime<\/h3>\n<p>New hires absorb a massive amount of information in their first weeks. Most of it doesn&#8217;t stick on the first pass. Instead of expecting them to remember everything from orientation, give them a single place to find answers on their own.<\/p>\n<p>An effective onboarding resource hub includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Team norms and working agreements:<\/strong> How does your team handle meetings, deadlines, and communication? Write it down<\/li>\n<li><strong>Org chart:<\/strong> Who reports to whom, and who are the key contacts across departments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glossary of internal terms:<\/strong> Every company has its own acronyms and jargon. A quick-reference glossary saves hours of confusion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tool guides:<\/strong> Step-by-step instructions for the platforms your team uses daily<\/li>\n<li><strong>Company culture docs:<\/strong> Mission, values, and traditions that help new hires understand &#8220;how things work here&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key links and resources:<\/strong> Benefits portal, IT help desk, HR contacts, and training materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best resource hubs are living documents, not static PDFs. A shared digital workspace like Workdocs on monday AI Workspace keeps everything in one searchable, editable location that the team can update as processes change.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Pair them with an onboarding buddy<\/h3>\n<p>Managers set expectations and assign work. Buddies handle everything else. An onboarding buddy is a peer who answers the questions new hires are too embarrassed to ask their boss.<\/p>\n<p>Think: &#8220;Is it okay to message people after 5 PM?&#8221; &#8220;What does that acronym mean?&#8221; &#8220;Where do people actually eat lunch?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth distinguishing between a buddy and a mentor. They serve different purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buddy:<\/strong> A peer on the same team or a nearby team. Focuses on day-to-day questions, social integration, and cultural navigation. The relationship is informal and time-limited (typically the first 90 days)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mentor:<\/strong> A senior colleague, often outside the direct team. Focuses on career guidance, skill development, and long-term growth. The relationship is more structured and can last for months or years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.physicianleaders.org\/articles\/onboarding-buddy\">Research<\/a> on buddy programs has consistently found that new hires paired with onboarding buddies report higher satisfaction and ramp up faster than those without one. The effect tends to be even stronger when buddies meet with new hires at least once a week during the first month.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a suggested check-in cadence for buddies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Week 1:<\/strong> Daily quick chats (15 minutes) to answer questions and check in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weeks 2 through 4:<\/strong> Weekly coffee or virtual catch-up<\/li>\n<li><strong>Months 2 through 3:<\/strong> Biweekly check-ins as the new hire gains independence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image_type":"normal","image":356782,"image_link":""}]},{"main_heading":"","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<h3>7. Give them a quick win in their first week<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;re probably eager for your new hire to jump into a major project right away. But there&#8217;s a lot to learn before they can succeed on something big. Starting\u00a0with a small, completable task gives them a chance to contribute, connect with colleagues, and build the confidence that carries into larger work.<\/p>\n<p>Quick wins look different depending on the role:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Fix a small, well-documented bug or update a README file<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marketer:<\/strong> Draft a social media post or review an upcoming campaign brief<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sales rep:<\/strong> Shadow a discovery call and take notes for the team<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designer:<\/strong> Update a component in the design system or create a simple graphic<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operations:<\/strong> Audit a process document and flag anything outdated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The psychology behind quick wins is straightforward. Completing a task signals competence to the team and to the new hire themselves. It transforms them from &#8220;the new person who doesn&#8217;t know anything yet&#8221; to &#8220;the person who already shipped something.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Get started with monday.com\" data-index=\"2\">Get started with monday.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>8. Build a 30-60-90-day roadmap together<\/h3>\n<p>A 30-60-90-day plan replaces the guesswork of &#8220;figure it out as you go&#8221; with clear milestones, expectations, and check-in points. The most effective roadmaps are co-created with the new hire, not handed to them as a finished document.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a framework you can customize by role:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3724\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3724\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Phase<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Focus<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Key milestones<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Days 1 through 30: Learn<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Absorb culture, understand the role, complete training<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Finish onboarding checklist, meet all key stakeholders, complete required training, deliver first quick win<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Days 31 through 60: Contribute<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Take on projects, build cross-functional relationships, give first feedback<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Own a deliverable, participate actively in team meetings, identify one process improvement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Days 61 through 90: Own<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lead initiatives, set goals, deliver measurable results<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Run a project or workstream independently, complete 90-day review, set goals for the next quarter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-3724 from cache -->\n<p>The key word is &#8220;together.&#8221; When you build the roadmap with your new hire, they take ownership of their goals and have a clear picture of what success looks like. That shared understanding prevents the drift that happens when expectations live only in a manager&#8217;s head.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a ready-to-use framework, an <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/employee-onboarding-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employee onboarding template<\/a> can save you hours of setup while ensuring nothing gets missed.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Check in regularly and ask for feedback<\/h3>\n<p>The first week gets plenty of attention, but weeks two through 12 often don&#8217;t. Regular check-ins prevent new hires from silently struggling while everyone assumes they&#8217;re fine.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a check-in cadence that works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Week 1:<\/strong> Daily 10-minute check-ins (quick pulse, not a formal meeting)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weeks 2 through 4:<\/strong> Weekly one-on-ones focused on questions, blockers, and early wins<\/li>\n<li><strong>Months 2 through 3:<\/strong> Biweekly check-ins that shift from support to development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What you ask matters as much as how often you ask. Keep it simple:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;What&#8217;s going well so far?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;What&#8217;s been confusing or frustrating?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;What do you need from me or the team?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;How has the onboarding process felt? Anything we should change for the next new hire?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That last question is important. Asking new hires for feedback on the onboarding process itself turns them into contributors from day one and gives you real data to improve the experience for future hires.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Introduce them to the broader team and company culture<\/h3>\n<p>Welcoming a new team member to their immediate team is just the start. The faster they build connections across the organization, the more effective and engaged they&#8217;ll be.<\/p>\n<p>Ways to expand the introduction beyond the immediate team:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Company all-hands:<\/strong> A 30-second introduction at the next all-hands meeting puts a face to the name for the whole organization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-functional coffee chats:<\/strong> Schedule informal 15-minute virtual coffees with people from other departments they&#8217;ll collaborate with<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employee resource groups (ERGs):<\/strong> Share a list of ERGs and invite the new hire to join ones that resonate with them<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social channels:<\/strong> Add them to team channels for non-work chat (pet photos, book recommendations, local events)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team rituals:<\/strong> Include them in recurring traditions like Friday demos, monthly celebrations, or team retrospectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a sample new team member introduction message you can adapt for email or a team channel:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Everyone, please welcome [Name] to the [department] team! [Name] joins us from [previous company\/background] and will be working on [key responsibility]. Fun fact: [personal detail they&#8217;re comfortable sharing]. Drop by to say hello this week!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Excited to introduce [Name], our newest [role title]! [Name] brings experience in [relevant skill] and is already diving into [first project\/area]. Looking forward to seeing what we build together. Welcome, [Name]!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"How monday AI Workspace simplifies new team member onboarding","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>The 10 strategies above work best when they&#8217;re connected, tracked, and repeatable. That&#8217;s where monday AI Workspace comes in. Instead of managing onboarding through scattered emails, spreadsheets, and sticky notes, you get a single workspace that coordinates every step from pre-boarding through the 90-day review.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how specific platform features map to the welcome strategies covered in this article:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boards for onboarding checklists:<\/strong> Create a dedicated board for each new hire that tracks every task from &#8220;send welcome email&#8221; to &#8220;complete 90-day review.&#8221; Assign owners, set due dates, and visualize progress so nothing falls through the cracks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automations that keep onboarding moving:<\/strong> Trigger a welcome message on the new hire&#8217;s start date, auto-assign onboarding tasks to their buddy, and send manager reminders for check-ins. No manual follow-up needed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dashboards for real-time visibility:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/marketing\/human-resource-management\/\">HR teams and managers can see onboarding progress<\/a> across multiple new hires at a glance. Spot bottlenecks before they become problems<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workdocs as the onboarding resource hub:<\/strong> Build the living resource hub from strategy 5 directly on the platform. Team norms, tool guides, org charts, and FAQs live in one searchable, editable space<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workforms for standardized intake:<\/strong> Collect new hire information, equipment requests, and feedback through forms that automatically populate your onboarding board<\/li>\n<li><strong>Templates to start fast:<\/strong> Use pre-built onboarding templates so you don&#8217;t have to build the process from scratch every time a new hire joins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image_type":"normal","image":356790,"image_link":""}]},{"main_heading":"","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>The result is a scalable onboarding process. Whether you&#8217;re welcoming one new team member or fifty, every hire gets the same structured, thoughtful experience without adding hours to your managers&#8217; plates.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Get started with monday.com\" data-index=\"3\">Get started with monday.com<\/a><\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"How to build a welcome process that your new hires will remember","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>Welcoming a new team member isn&#8217;t a single event. It&#8217;s a process that starts before day one and extends through the first 90 days. The companies that get it right treat onboarding as a structured, repeatable system rather than a scramble of last-minute introductions and forgotten passwords.<\/p>\n<p>The strategies in this article give you a complete framework: pre-boarding that calms first-day nerves, welcome messages that feel personal, workspace setups that signal &#8220;we were expecting you,&#8221; buddy programs that accelerate integration, and 30-60-90-day roadmaps that replace guesswork with clear milestones.<\/p>\n<p>Every welcome a new employee receives shapes whether they stay for three months or three years. With monday AI Workspace, you can turn these strategies into automated workflows, tracked checklists, and shared resource hubs that make sure every new hire gets the experience they deserve. <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/employee-onboarding-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get started with an onboarding template<\/a> and build a welcome process your team will be proud of.<\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<div class=\"accordion faq\" id=\"faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n  <h2 class=\"accordion__heading section-title text-left\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\n    <a class=\"accordion__button d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\" href=\"#q-frequently-asked-questions-1\"\n      aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__question\">What do you say to welcome a new team member?        <svg class=\"angle-arrow angle-arrow--down\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M16.5303 20.8839C16.2374 21.1768 15.7626 21.1768 15.4697 20.8839L7.82318 13.2374C7.53029 12.9445 7.53029 12.4697 7.82318 12.1768L8.17674 11.8232C8.46963 11.5303 8.9445 11.5303 9.2374 11.8232L16 18.5858L22.7626 11.8232C23.0555 11.5303 23.5303 11.5303 23.8232 11.8232L24.1768 12.1768C24.4697 12.4697 24.4697 12.9445 24.1768 13.2374L16.5303 20.8839Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <div id=\"q-frequently-asked-questions-1\" class=\"accordion__answer collapse collapse--md\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <p>A great welcome message is warm, specific, and offers a next step. For example: \"Welcome to the team, [Name]! We're excited to have you. Let's grab coffee on your first day so I can answer any questions.\"<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\n    <a class=\"accordion__button d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\" href=\"#q-frequently-asked-questions-2\"\n      aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__question\">How do you write a welcome message for a new employee?        <svg class=\"angle-arrow angle-arrow--down\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M16.5303 20.8839C16.2374 21.1768 15.7626 21.1768 15.4697 20.8839L7.82318 13.2374C7.53029 12.9445 7.53029 12.4697 7.82318 12.1768L8.17674 11.8232C8.46963 11.5303 8.9445 11.5303 9.2374 11.8232L16 18.5858L22.7626 11.8232C23.0555 11.5303 23.5303 11.5303 23.8232 11.8232L24.1768 12.1768C24.4697 12.4697 24.4697 12.9445 24.1768 13.2374L16.5303 20.8839Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <div id=\"q-frequently-asked-questions-2\" class=\"accordion__answer collapse collapse--md\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <p>Start with a genuine greeting, express excitement about their arrival, reference something personal from the hiring process, and close with a clear offer of support. Keep it concise and avoid corporate jargon.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\n    <a class=\"accordion__button d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\" href=\"#q-frequently-asked-questions-3\"\n      aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__question\">How do you introduce a new team member to the rest of the team?        <svg class=\"angle-arrow angle-arrow--down\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M16.5303 20.8839C16.2374 21.1768 15.7626 21.1768 15.4697 20.8839L7.82318 13.2374C7.53029 12.9445 7.53029 12.4697 7.82318 12.1768L8.17674 11.8232C8.46963 11.5303 8.9445 11.5303 9.2374 11.8232L16 18.5858L22.7626 11.8232C23.0555 11.5303 23.5303 11.5303 23.8232 11.8232L24.1768 12.1768C24.4697 12.4697 24.4697 12.9445 24.1768 13.2374L16.5303 20.8839Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <div id=\"q-frequently-asked-questions-3\" class=\"accordion__answer collapse collapse--md\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <p>Send an email or team channel message that includes the new hire's name, role, a brief background, and a fun personal detail. Follow up with an in-person or virtual introduction at the next team meeting.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\n    <a class=\"accordion__button d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\" href=\"#q-frequently-asked-questions-4\"\n      aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__question\">What should you include in a new employee welcome kit?        <svg class=\"angle-arrow angle-arrow--down\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M16.5303 20.8839C16.2374 21.1768 15.7626 21.1768 15.4697 20.8839L7.82318 13.2374C7.53029 12.9445 7.53029 12.4697 7.82318 12.1768L8.17674 11.8232C8.46963 11.5303 8.9445 11.5303 9.2374 11.8232L16 18.5858L22.7626 11.8232C23.0555 11.5303 23.5303 11.5303 23.8232 11.8232L24.1768 12.1768C24.4697 12.4697 24.4697 12.9445 24.1768 13.2374L16.5303 20.8839Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <div id=\"q-frequently-asked-questions-4\" class=\"accordion__answer collapse collapse--md\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <p>A typical welcome kit includes company-branded items (t-shirt, water bottle, notebook), a handwritten note from the manager, an org chart, a first-week schedule, and digital access credentials. Remote hires should receive shipped equipment and a virtual onboarding guide.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\n    <a class=\"accordion__button d-block\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\" href=\"#q-frequently-asked-questions-5\"\n      aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__question\">How long should the onboarding process last?        <svg class=\"angle-arrow angle-arrow--down\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M16.5303 20.8839C16.2374 21.1768 15.7626 21.1768 15.4697 20.8839L7.82318 13.2374C7.53029 12.9445 7.53029 12.4697 7.82318 12.1768L8.17674 11.8232C8.46963 11.5303 8.9445 11.5303 9.2374 11.8232L16 18.5858L22.7626 11.8232C23.0555 11.5303 23.5303 11.5303 23.8232 11.8232L24.1768 12.1768C24.4697 12.4697 24.4697 12.9445 24.1768 13.2374L16.5303 20.8839Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/h3>\n    <\/a>\n    <div id=\"q-frequently-asked-questions-5\" class=\"accordion__answer collapse collapse--md\" data-parent=\"#faq-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <p>Effective onboarding lasts at least 90 days, with structured milestones at 30, 60, and 90 days. 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