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Gift programme

New Hire Welcome Gifts

80 products · minimums from 5 · 3–7 business days

The welcome gift has a narrow window: it should arrive before the first day, not after. That single logistical detail does more for the effect than anything you put in the box.

What holds up over time works better here than what looks good in the unboxing. A vacuum food jar or a bento container gets used every week for years; a snack box is gone by Friday. The best kits do both — something durable plus something to open on day one.

Practical constraints: you are shipping to a home address for someone who has not started yet, so shelf-stable is mandatory and you will not know dietary restrictions. Either keep the food component neutral and nut-free, or send the durable item alone and handle food once they are on the team.

For companies hiring continuously, set the kit up as a standing order with stock held and released against a monthly address list. That removes the scramble every time a start date is confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

When should a welcome gift arrive?
Before the first day, ideally two to three days ahead so it is waiting rather than chasing them. Shipping to a home address means you need the address confirmed at offer acceptance.
What goes in a good onboarding kit?
One durable branded item they will use weekly — an insulated food jar, bento box or lunch container — plus something to open on day one. Keep the food component shelf-stable and nut-free since you will not know their restrictions yet.
Can we set up recurring shipments for new hires?
Yes. Stock is held and released against your address list on a rolling basis, so there is no reorder cycle each time someone starts.