A new hire’s first day tells them, in about ten minutes, how seriously your company takes its people. A thoughtful welcome kit waiting at their desk signals belonging before they’ve sent a single email — and for remote hires, it turns an abstract “new job” into something real that arrives at their door. Here’s what to include, what to spend, and how bulk ordering actually works.
What to include — by budget tier
There’s no single correct kit; decide your per-head tier first, then fill it.
- Starter (₹300–₹800): notebook, pen, water bottle, personalised welcome card. Best for high-volume/intern hiring. Spend on one item that feels good in the hand.
- Standard (₹800–₹2,000): the sweet spot for full-time hires — add apparel, one tech accessory, and a rigid branded box instead of a polybag.
- Premium (₹2,000–₹4,000): leather diary, premium drinkware, quality tech, curated box with a signed note. Lower volume, higher impact.
Branding that works
Logo printing or embroidery on two or three hero items — not everything. The highest-impact upgrade is personalisation: the employee’s name on the diary, bottle or card turns swag into a gift they keep on their desk.
How bulk ordering works
- MOQ: CorGifting’s minimum is [CONFIRM: MOQ] units.
- Lead time: around [CONFIRM: LEAD_TIME] working days from approval to dispatch.
- Shipping: to one office, or direct to each employee’s home for remote teams.
- Collect shipping addresses and apparel sizes at the offer stage — not the week before joining.
Common mistakes
Over-branding, low-utility gimmicks, no apparel sizing, ordering too late, and confusing cheap with cost-effective.
Get a quote
CorGifting builds customised onboarding kits from its Surat base, matched to your per-head budget and shipped anywhere in India. Share your headcount, budget and joining date for a recommendation.
FAQ
Q: How much does an onboarding kit cost per employee?
A: Roughly ₹300–₹800 for essentials, ₹800–₹2,000 for a standard kit, ₹2,000–₹4,000 for premium. Per-head cost drops with volume.
Q: What’s the minimum order quantity?
A: CorGifting’s minimum is [CONFIRM: MOQ] units; larger batches lower the per-head price.
Q: Can kits ship to remote employees’ homes?
A: Yes — direct to individual addresses across India. Collect addresses and sizes at the offer stage.