9 Other Ways to Say “Welcome to the Team” to New Employees

Have you recently taken on some new employees? Maybe you’re looking for interesting ways to welcome them to the team.

Of course, there’s always “welcome to the team,” but are there more exciting synonyms?

This article will explore some alternatives to show you what to say instead of “welcome to the team.”

• We’re happy to have you on board
• We’re so excited that you’re joining the team
• We are delighted to work with you
• We can’t wait to start working together
• Welcome to all the new starters
• Make yourself at home on our team
• We’re very pleased to have you with us
• It’s nice to meet each and every one of you
• We look forward to seeing what you can do

Keep reading to find out the best phrases to use in emails or LinkedIn posts when welcoming new team members.

1. We’re Happy to Have You on Board

You could use “we’re happy to have you on board” as a message to a new employee.

It’s a great way to replace “welcome to the team,” making things more personal and friendly.

If you want to set a good first impression with new employees, this is a great way to go about it.

It lets employees know that you’re a more friendly and reasonable company. Most people will feel much more comfortable coming on board if they know they’ll be treated with respect.

You can also review this example:

Dear Adrian,

We’re happy to have you on board. We can’t wait to see what sort of attitude you bring to the team.

All the best,
Millie Keating

2. We’re So Excited That You’re Joining the Team

Another way to say “welcome to the team” is “we’re so excited that you’re joining the team.”

It’s polite and enthusiastic, showing that you’re really excited to meet new people.

We recommend it when you’re impressed by a candidate. It shows that you’re happy to welcome them and believe they have some credentials that might set them apart.

It works well in formal and informal situations. So, it’s a good choice regardless of the type of company you work for.

Here’s a great sample email to help you with it:

Dear Rebecca,

We’re so excited that you’re joining the team. We very much look forward to seeing what you can do.

All the best,
Sarah Woodridge

3. We Are Delighted to Work With You

“We are delighted to work with you” is a great alternative to “welcome to the team.” It’s overly enthusiastic and friendly, but it works well in this case.

You may try this when emailing a new boss. It shows that you’re keen to get to know them.

Of course, it’s best to use terms like “delighted” when you already know about someone. You may have been informed about your new boss previously, so this is a great phrase when you already expect great things.

Also, check out the following email example:

Dear Ms. Lewis,

We are delighted to work with you. We will set up a meeting on Monday to give you a chance to meet everyone.

Yours,
Darren Scofield

4. We Can’t Wait to Start Working Together

We also recommend trying “we can’t wait to start working together.” It’s a great way to show that you work for an organized team and want to introduce someone new (and reliable) to it.

For example, you can use this when welcoming a new colleague. It shows that you might have heard some positive things about the candidate from your boss.

Generally, this is a great way to improve someone’s morale immediately. It shows you are more than happy to welcome them to the team and see what they can do.

You can also review the following example:

Dear Adam,

We can’t wait to start working together. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a new starter in the company.

Kind regards,
Mathew Fraser

5. Welcome to All the New Starters

Let’s move to something slightly different. We’ve touched on great email examples, but other options are also available.

In this case, let’s refer to a LinkedIn post.

You could use “welcome to all the new starters” in a LinkedIn post addressed to all employees. It shows you have taken on new candidates and want them to feel welcome.

It’s a great way to get a discussion started. It’ll allow the older employees to introduce themselves to the new candidates without putting a lot of pressure on the situation.

The following LinkedIn post examples will help you:

• Please give a warm welcome to all the new starters in the comments. We can’t wait to see what you can do.
• Welcome to all the new starters! I’m so excited to introduce you to the team mechanics.

6. Make Yourself at Home on Our Team

Another great option to include on LinkedIn is “make yourself at home on our team.” It’s much more friendly and welcoming than some other options.

However, you should note that it’s a bit more conversational. It won’t necessarily work if you work for a more professional and formal company.

We recommend using it more when you’re introducing new members to a team. It shows you don’t take things too seriously and want them to feel as welcome as anyone.

If you’re still unsure, refer to these examples:

• Make yourself at home on our team! We have a great selection of people here, all willing to help you.
• Please make yourself at home on our team. We’re certain that you’ll fall in love with the dynamic.

7. We’re Very Pleased to Have You With Us

You can also include “we’re very pleased to have you with us” instead of “welcome to the team.” It’s a great way to introduce yourself to new employees.

As a boss, it’s your duty to introduce yourself to new hires. Making yourself appear as friendly and helpful as possible is usually beneficial too.

A phrase like this, which includes words like “very pleased” and “us,” shows that you value your employees and treat them like family. Therefore, it’ll help to create a good first impression for any new starters.

This sample email will also help you with it:

Dear Scott,

We’re very pleased to have you with us. We hope that you’ll be able to bring something fresh to the team.

All the best,
Mary Lamb

8. It’s Nice to Meet Each and Every One of You

When you’re writing a post online, you need to be inclusive and welcoming. You can include “it’s nice to meet each and every one of you” in your next LinkedIn post.

It’s a great introductory phrase that is both warm and formal. It shows that you’re happy to introduce yourself to all the new starters at a company.

Of course, using “each and every one of you” implies that you’re addressing multiple new employees.

This applies when you have hired many new people or when you are a new employer taking over an already established team.

These examples will help you if you’re still unsure:

• It’s nice to meet each and every one of you! We can’t wait to have you all come to the office.
• It’s nice to meet each and every one of you! We hope you make yourself comfortable with us over the coming weeks.

9. We Look Forward to Seeing What You Can Do

Finally, it may be worth using “we look forward to seeing what you can do” instead of “welcome to the team.” It’s a great formal alternative to keep things friendly.

It works best when emailing new coworkers. It shows that you’re happy to see them join the team and can’t wait to see what they have to offer.

The implication here is that you don’t already know what someone is capable of. Of course, this wouldn’t make sense if you’re the boss, as you would have already read a new starter’s resume.

That’s why it’s most applicable when reaching out to new colleagues. It’s a great way to introduce yourself quickly and effectively.

This email example will help you to understand it better:

Dear Tayler,

We look forward to seeing what you can do. You certainly seem like the best fit for this role.

Yours,
Duncan Albertson