FreelanXLetter & emailOnboardingFor companies
Welcome email for a new hire
A friendly, complete welcome: equipment, day one, accounts, contract and payroll, and who to ask.
Welcome email
Subject: Welcome to [Company], [Name]: your first week
Hello [Name],
We are very happy you are joining us on [start date]. Here is what to expect.
- Your equipment: [laptop and accessories] will arrive by [date] at [address]. Tell us if it has not arrived by [date].
- Day one: we meet at [time, your time zone] on [link]. [Manager] and [Buddy] will welcome you.
- Your first week: [short agenda].
- Accounts: you will receive an invitation to [email and tools] on [date]. Turn on two-factor authentication when you first log in.
- Pay and contract: [For hires through FreelanX EOR: FreelanX EOR, your legal employer, will contact you about your employment contract and payroll.]
- Questions: [Buddy] is your first contact, at [email or chat].
See you on [start date]!
[Name], [Title]
How to use it
Step by step
- 1Send it one or two weeks before the start date.
- 2Name a buddy and give a real contact.
- 3Follow up the day before the start.
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