New starter kits: your recruitment secret weapon

You’ve read a hundred CVs. Scoured through portfolios. Rolled your eyes at a few ‘wacky’ cover letters. And finally, after weeks of work, you’ve found your new hire. Now comes the most important part: you have to onboard them like a pro.

A fun, professional, effective welcome is vital for employee happiness. Your retention effort starts on day one, and there’s no better way to keep people in their roles than to keep them engaged.

Enter your secret weapon: new starter kits. These little bundles of branded joy will make new hires feel like part of the team right away, set them up for work and show how much your company values the details.

Let’s take a look inside…

From stationery essentials to branded bling, there’s no end to the goodies you can pack into your new starter kits. Here are just a few things you’ll find in MOO’s kit.

Brochures

Tell your company’s story, list important email addresses, or just show new hires where the nearest Starbucks is. With their unique bi-fold and tri-fold designs, Brochures give you the space to say pretty much anything.

They’re fully customizable too, so whatever design you choose, you’ll have complete control over every side, fold and corner.

Postcards 

Say a heartfelt hello with a beautifully thick, premium Postcard. With their 600gsm paper weight, our Luxe Postcards make for especially notable introductions. These heavyweight heroes are designed to last, so your new starters will have a lasting memory of their warm welcome.

Water Bottles

Double-walled, seriously stylish and made from BPA-free stainless steel, MOO Water Bottles are an essential deskmate. Not only will they keep drinks cold for 24 hours (or hot for 12), they’ll look good while doing it. And because they’re made from stainless steel, they’ll last for countless trips to the water fountain. 

Stickers

Stickers are fun. They were fun when we were three, and they’re fun now. A fresh sheet of beautifully branded stickers will give your new hire the chance to personalize their workspace, get organized, or just add a little colour. Encourage people to stick them on laptops, and they’ll even take your brand home with them.

Why new starter kits work

They make a great first impression

First impressions matter. When done right, they can set the tone for a healthy, positive, productive working relationship. And they’re not likely to be forgotten, either. So a little work in those first few weeks can go a long way to shaping long-term employee/employer relationships.

They let employees hit the ground running 

We’ve all been there. That first week, when IT hasn’t set up your laptop, and you haven’t found the stationery cupboard, so you sit at your desk not doing much of anything. New starter kits make great use of this valuable time. They can help people learn about your company, and kit them out with everything they need to get started.

They’re a window into your culture

New starter kits are your company’s entire culture in miniature. When you create one, you’re setting out your stall and saying ”this is us.” They’re the perfect introduction to how your company talks, looks and acts.

What’s going in YOUR new starter kit?

Recruitment and retention can be tough. But by paying attention to little details like new starter kits, you’ll find it much easier to keep your employees happy, engaged and motivated.
Discover our whole range of Branded Merchandise, from Water Bottles to MOO Twist Pens, and create your own new starter kit today.