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Employee Introduction Email

An employee introduction email is sent by the reporting manager to the team and key stakeholders on or before a new person’s first day. It introduces the new team member’s name, role, background and responsibilities, says how others will work with them and invites colleagues to welcome them.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION EMAIL

Subject: Please welcome [Employee Name], our new [Designation]

To: [Team Distribution List]
Cc: [Employee Name], [HR Name]

Dear Team,

I am pleased to introduce [Employee Name], who joins us today as [Designation] in the [Department] team, based at [Work Location].

[Employee Name] brings [Number] years of experience in [Field], most recently with [Previous Employer] where they worked on [Key Area]. In this role, [Employee Name] will be responsible for [Responsibility 1] and [Responsibility 2], and will work closely with [Colleague Names / Teams].

Over the next few weeks [Employee Name] will be meeting many of you as part of their induction. Please make time to say hello, share how your work connects with theirs and help them find their way around. [Buddy Name] will be their buddy for the first two months.

[Employee Name] can be reached at [Email ID].

Please join me in giving [Employee Name] a warm welcome.

Regards,
[Reporting Manager]
[Designation]
[Company Name]

What this template includes

  • Clear subject line
  • Name, designation and start date
  • Brief professional background
  • Responsibilities and who they will work with
  • Request to the team to help
  • Contact details

When to use it

  • On a new joiner’s first day, sent to the team
  • To introduce a new joiner to clients or partner teams
  • When an employee transfers into a new team
  • For remote joiners whom colleagues may not meet in person

How to customise this template

  1. 1Get the joiner’s approval for the background details
  2. 2Mention specific colleagues they will work with
  3. 3Add a personal interest only if the joiner is comfortable
  4. 4For client introductions, add the role on the account

HR tips

  • Send it early on day one so people expect them
  • Do not share personal details such as phone number without consent
  • Keep it short; five or six sentences are enough

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Frequently asked questions

Who sends the new employee introduction email?+

Usually the reporting manager sends it to the team; HR may send a company-wide announcement separately.

What should an introduction email include?+

Name, role, start date, a short background, what they will work on and an invitation to welcome them.

Should the new employee be copied?+

Yes, copying them lets colleagues reply directly with a welcome.