New Hire Welcome Bag

To enhance the onboarding process and ensure new hires felt both appreciated and well-equipped from day one, I initiated the creation of a new hire welcome bag. Although the idea of a welcome package had been casually discussed at First Pres, it had never been formally requested by HR. Recognizing its potential impact, I took the initiative to design and present a welcome bag concept to the HR team. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and they began using them immediately. HR adds personalized elements like the new hire’s name badge and essential paperwork to these pre-built welcome bags, then presents them on the employee’s first day.

The new hire welcome bag includes some branded freebies as well as information to teach the new hire about the First Pres Compass, its seven values, and its staff culture. The Compass is a graphic culmination of First Pres’ mission statement, discipleship pathway, and seven values.

Also included in the welcome bags is helpful information about the First Pres written style guide, the Communication Department’s deadlines, and a comprehensive catalog of the on-site print shop’s many capabilities. These all help to equip and inspire new hires to use the Communication Department’s services.

Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop – 2024