A new hire welcome letter is a document that¹²³:

• Congratulates the employee for joining the team
• Expresses enthusiasm and appreciation for their skills and background
• Provides important information such as the start date, the office address, and the team leader
• May also include details about the orientation, the benefits, and the expectations

An example of a new hire welcome letter is¹²³:Dear [employee’s name]Welcome on board! We’re delighted that you are joining us as our new [insert position]. You were our final choice of [number of applicants for the position] applicants. We were impressed with your skills and background and we can’t wait to see you in action.Please come in on [insert date] at our offices [insert address/floor], where Human Resources will be there to welcome you. They will give you an orientation, introduce you to your benefits, and help you with the paperwork. I’ll be your team leader and I’ll be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have.We’re looking forward to working with you and achieving great things together. Congratulations, and welcome to our team.