3 Ways to Make a New Employee’s First Day Amazing

Do you remember your first day at your job? Starting a new job can be a scary and uncomfortable experience as you get to know your new work environment and colleagues. Oftentimes, a mentor or shadow program during a new employee’s onboarding process can help the incumbent feel comfortable in his or her new role. Here are some ways to make a new employee’s first day a memorable one. 

Have a Plan and Communicate It

Make sure that department heads are informed when new employees start. This information should also be shared with team members who will be working closely with the new employee. Try and plan meetings throughout the day for the employee to visit with and get to know the roles of each member of the team as well as the company culture as a whole. Office ice breakers are great tools to help engage a team atmosphere. A team lunch outing at a favorite location of the new employee is another idea to get the new hire to feel comfortable in their new role.

Unique Onboarding Activities

Exploratory onboarding activities can help new employees find their way around both the workplace and the surrounding area, helping them feel more comfortable and relaxed in a new space. If you have a number of new employees starting on the same day, you can organize scavenger hunts or other interactive tours of your building to help them find their way around and feel comfortable functioning in a new dynamic. You can also organize a quiz with prizes on any interesting historical information about your company. 

Engage in a Teambuilding Opportunity for a Good Cause

Help your new employees go home feeling great on their first day by concluding with a team-building project that benefits a good cause. Many companies incorporate community outreach or corporate social responsibility into their mission. Design an activity, such as care package assembly or letter writing, that your new employee’s department can participate in. Not only is it a nice thing to do for people in need of help in your community, but it’s a great way to reinforce a company’s culture and ideals. 

Ensuring a memorable first day for new employees is one way to keep your new staff engaged and productive. Finding fun ways for new employees to learn about your corporate history and culture helps employees build an emotional investment in your company. 

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