Day One Experience
Turn new hires into loyal team members—starting before Day 1.
The first 90 days are critical. Most new hires decide if they will stay within their first few weeks. Yet most companies treat onboarding as paperwork and a laptop.
We take a different approach.
Our Day One Experience Program uses Micro-Moments to make new employees feel celebrated, connected, and valued from the moment they accept their offer.
The Program: 4 Moments Over 90 Days
Pre-Boarding – 3 days before Day 1
A welcome box sent to their home. They feel celebrated before they even log in. Includes a handwritten note from their manager and a QR code linking to a welcome video from the team.
Day 1: Day One Essentials – First morning
Practical tools and a personalized note. Their home office feels official from the start. Includes a notebook, pen, desk plant, and a "Team Bingo" card to help them connect with coworkers.
30-Day Check-In – End of first month
A comfort item and a connection challenge. Combats isolation and builds friendships. Includes a small gift and a survey asking how their first month went—so you can catch issues early.
90-Day Milestone – End of probation
A premium keepsake with a leadership note. Marks the transition—they belong. Includes a high-quality gift and a handwritten note from a VP or leader.
Why This Works
New hires who feel welcomed in the first week are 80 percent more likely to stay.
41 percent higher engagement with ongoing micro-gifting programs.
28 percent better retention than annual or holiday-only gifting.
72 percent of employees say a work anniversary gift would make them more likely to stay.
Feeling appreciated now ranks above pay raises as the #1 reason employees stay.
The ROI
For a company hiring 50 people per year:
Full Onboarding Program (4 moments per new hire)
Approximately $115 per new hire
Total annual investment for 50 new hires
Approximately $5,750
One employee exit (replacement cost at $70,000 salary)
Approximately $105,000
If we improve retention by just 15 percent
Approximately $157,000 saved
ROI on your Onboarding Program investment
Approximately 2,700 percent
This is not an expense. It is your most affordable retention strategy.
Sample Note Card for 90-Day Milestone
[Employee Name],
Happy 90 days! It feels like you have been part of this team much longer—in the best way possible.
Thank you for your energy, your ideas, and the way you show up every day. We are so glad you are here.
Welcome to the family. For real this time.
With appreciation,
[Manager Name]
Sample Note Card for Pre-Boarding
[Employee Name],
We can not wait to welcome you to the team!
Your first day is just around the corner, and we wanted to send a little something to celebrate before you even log in.
Enjoy this small token of our appreciation. We are so excited to have you with us.
See you soon,
[Your Company Name]
What We Handle
Zero admin lift for your team.
We manage everything:
Custom curation for every moment
Brand integration including packaging, messaging, and colors
Address collection and management
Multi-address shipping to homes or offices
Handwritten notes and personalization
QR codes and video integration
Live tracking dashboard
Post-gift feedback collection (Day 3 and Day 30 check-ins)
Quarterly ROI Impact Reports
Your team focuses on onboarding. We focus on the logistics
Ready to Get Started?
Start with a 90-day pilot. Prove the ROI before you commit.
We will run a pilot with your next 10 to 15 new hires. If engagement scores do not improve, you do not renew.
But if we keep just one additional person from quitting, you have saved $70,000 or more on a $2,500 investment.
Not Ready for a Full Program?
We also offer one-time new hire gift boxes.
Whether you need just a pre-boarding welcome box, a Day1for Day One Essentials, or a 90-day milestone gift, we can curate a premium box tailored to that specific moment.
Request Your Free Strategy Consultation – Let us map your first Onboarding Program.
Request a Sample Box – See the quality for yourself.
Sources
Snappy 2026 Workforce Study (1,500 U.S. employees)
Custom Ink 2024 Survey (1,064 U.S. adults)
Sendoso 2025
Workhuman 2025 Global Research Study
Research and Markets 2026