Set the tone from day one with a collective message

Guestbook to welcome a new hire

Why an onboarding guestbook?

Beyond the welcome kit, a human guestbook reassures, creates connection and shares the small landmarks (coffee spots, rituals, tools) without drowning people in PDFs.

How to roll it out

  1. Create the guestbook with the new hire’s first name
  2. Share the link with the team a few days before day one
  3. Ask everyone for a short tip or a fun photo
  4. Share on day one or during the team intro

Benefits

  • Reduces first-day loneliness
  • Shows the team’s personality
  • Works for hybrid teams
  • Free and unlimited messages
  • Optional PDF export to keep tips handy
  • GIFs to keep it friendly

Ideas

"Welcome! The best coffee is on the 3rd floor—we will take you."

"Ask questions anytime—we prefer “why?” to silence."

"Your onboarding buddy is on Teams—ping anytime."

FAQ

Can it stay private?

Yes, only people with the link can see it.

Can we include internal links?

Prefer text references; avoid sensitive secrets in messages.

Can freelancers use it?

Yes, as long as you share the link with the right people.

Is it free?

Yes, creation and collection are free.

Create a welcome guestbook