Drafting a letter to your employees can seem daunting, but once you get started, writing a few sentences in your natural voice is effective. Here are a few things to touch on:
- Welcome the new team member
- A word about the company
- Why the company is successful (hint: because of the great team)
- What the purpose of the company is
- Why the new hire should be excited about joining the company
- The company’s future
- A light-hearted closing remark to introduce the rest of the handbook.
And here are some examples:
University of Missouri
Welcome to the University of Missouri System. We are pleased that you have chosen to become a part of the state’s premier network for academic, scientific and economic progress. You join thousands of others across our four campus system to advance the quality and mission of Missouri’s signature public research university.
The university is more than just a place to work. It is a place where you can build a career. It is a place where you can make a difference. The university offers a wealth of benefits, programs and learning opportunities to help you make the most of your time here. This Staff Handbook is a good place to start. This handbook is designed to help you feel comfortable in your position by acquainting you with important information about human resources policies and procedures.
The real strength of a great university lies in its people, and we appreciate your commitment and dedication to making our great university even better.
Boston College
Dear Fellow Employee:
The strength and vitality that Boston College today enjoys is due in no small part to the many important contributions made by each of its members. The University benefits greatly from the dedication and professionalism that each of you brings to your work.
As a Jesuit institution, Boston College takes special interest in the well-being of everyone in its community. The policies, benefits, and services described in this handbook reflect that concern. I encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities and resources available to you for your personal growth and professional development.
I hope you will derive much satisfaction and personal fulfillment in knowing the vital contribution that you make to the success of our University.
Boston College (2)
Dear Colleague:
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Boston College!
As a member of our staff, you are a part of an institution that is proud of its Jesuit heritage and the accomplishments that have made it an outstanding national university. Boston College, as an employer, is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to carrying out the College’s mission. For our valued employees, we strive to administer our policies, as well as our benefit and compensation programs, in a manner that is competitive, fair, and understandable. This Handbook intends to communicate terms and conditions of employment that apply to each of us as we carry out our important responsibilities at Boston College. The policies, benefits, and services detailed herein reflect a concern not only for the well-being but also for the personal growth and development of all members of the Boston College Community.
While the Handbook provides important information relative to all aspects of your employment at Boston College, it cannot be used as the basis for all decisions. To that end, I encourage you to consult your supervisors and the members of our Human Resources staff. The Human Resources Department is structured to provide a full range of services, including benefits administration, recruiting and placement, classification and compensation, and employee relations. We also focus great attention to institutional diversity, employee development, faculty/staff assistance, and child care.
We invite your comments on the contents of this Handbook, as well as any other observations that may be helpful in the delivery of services to the Boston College Community. On behalf of the entire Human Resources staff, I give you our very best wishes for fulfillment and success at Boston College.
Go Eagles!!!!
AirMason Example
I’d like to personally welcome you to the team. It’s an exciting time for AirMason as we continue to grow,we strive to remain as adaptable, motivated and responsive to our new employees as we are to our customers. We pride ourselves on being customer-focused, relevant, and open to new ideas. We’re glad to have you on board!
Our organization is confronting a time of many changes and we’re meeting these changes during a time of larger nation-wide and global change. The world of SAAS offerings is an exciting area in which to work, and we’ll continue working to ensure our organization remains on the cutting edge.
We’re continuously transforming the way we operate to continuously improve our ability to innovate, expand, and make our customers’ lives better. Our employees and partners have continued to meet the challenges of our field and to excel despite setbacks. We are very proud of where we are today and excited about where we are headed.
Before I finish, I’d just like you to know that you, as part of our team, are our most important and greatest asset. We could not accomplish what we do every day without our employees. I’m very pleased to welcome you to AirMason and look forward to working with you!
AirMason Example
Welcome to AirMason!
We are excited to have you as part of our team. You were hired because we believe you can contribute to the success of our business, and share our commitment to achieving our goals as stated in our mission statement.
AirMason is committed to quality and unparalleled customer service in all aspects of our business. As part of the team, we hope you will discover that the pursuit of excellence is a rewarding aspect of your career here.
This employee handbook contains the key policies, goals, benefits, and expectations of AirMason, and other information you will need.
Intellitrex
Dear Employee,
Welcome to Intellitrex!
We are excited to have you as part of our team. You were hired because we believe you can contribute to the achievement of our goals and to the bottom line of success, and share our commitment to our vision and mission statement.
Intellitrex is committed to distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service in all aspects of our business. As part of the team, you will discover that the pursuit of excellence is truly a rewarding aspect of your career with INTELLITREX. As a team member, you must “own” the results of your
productivity.This employee handbook contains the key policies, goals, benefits, and expectations of INTELLITREX; and other information you will need as part of our team.
Our mission statement:
At INTELLITREX, we pledge to provide the highest level of quality customer service and products. It is our endeavor to strive and gain the respect and trust of our customers, suppliers and partner vendors, therefore provoking them to look to us for all their IT needs.
The success of INTELLITREX is determined by our success in operating as a united team. We have to strive for excellence with all our customers every day in order that the customers make the decision to choose our services every time.
Our success is guaranteed by inventive, fruitful employees who are empowered to make suggestions while thinking “outside the box.” Every job is essential to fulfilling our mission to “provide the highest level of quality customer service” everyday to more people who “trust and respect” us. We achieve this through dedicated hard work and commitment from every employee. It is the desire of INTELLITREX’s management, from top to bottom, to have every employee succeed in their job, and assist in achieving our goals.
You should use this handbook as a ready reference as you pursue your career with INTELLITREX.
Additionally, the handbook should assure good management and fair treatment of all employees. At INTELLITREX, we strive to recognize the contributions of all employees.
Welcome aboard. We look forward to your contribution.
Farmington Lanes
Welcome new employee!
On behalf of your fellow employees, I welcome you to Farmington Lanes and wish you every success here.
We believe that each employee contributes directly to Farmington Lanes’ growth and success, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team.
This handbook was developed to describe some of the expectations of our employees and to outline the policies, programs, and benefits available to eligible employees. Employees should familiarize themselves with the contents of the employee handbook as soon as possible, for it will answer many questions about employment at Farmington Lanes.
We hope that your experience here will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding.
