The First Few Weeks Matter More Than Most Companies Realize
Employee engagement and retention begin long before annual reviews and career development conversations.
In fact, some of the most important moments happen during an employee’s first few days and weeks.
A thoughtful onboarding experience can shape how connected, motivated, and valued a new hire feels from the beginning.
That is why more organizations are investing in new hire welcome kits.
Why Employee Retention Starts With Onboarding
Research consistently shows that employees who have positive onboarding experiences are more likely to:
• Feel connected to company culture
• Build relationships more quickly
• Become productive faster
• Remain with the organization longer
First impressions matter, and onboarding gifts can significantly influence those early perceptions.
Welcome Kits Create a Sense of Belonging
One of the biggest challenges for new employees is feeling like they belong.
A thoughtfully curated welcome kit sends a simple but powerful message:
We are excited you are here.
Employee welcome kits help:
• Build excitement before day one
• Create emotional connection
• Reduce first day anxiety
• Reinforce company values
• Strengthen company culture
These small moments often leave lasting impressions.
What Should Be Included in a New Hire Welcome Kit
Popular onboarding gifts include:
• Premium branded apparel
• Drinkware and desk accessories
• Technology accessories
• Wellness products
• Snacks and coffee gifts
• Personalized welcome notes
Bundled helps companies design onboarding kits that are both practical and memorable.
Explore our Employee Gifting Services page.
Why Companies Trust Bundled for Onboarding Programs
Bundled makes onboarding gifting easy through:
• Custom onboarding kit design
• Warehousing and inventory management
• Direct to employee shipping
• Human powered quality control
• Fully branded experiences
Learn more on our How It Works page.
Better Onboarding Creates Better Retention
Employee retention begins with employee experience.
A thoughtful welcome kit is one of the easiest ways to create connection, improve engagement, and make new hires feel like they belong.
Bundled helps organizations create onboarding experiences employees remember.
