A welcome message is a professional greeting you can use to welcome a new team member to your workplace. These messages are typically short and positive, and they show a new team member that you appreciate them joining your organisation. Whether you are a colleague or a manager, learning how to craft a welcome message could help you create a great first impression. In this article, we explain why it's important to welcome a new team member, show how you can welcome a new team member and provide examples you can use to help you write a welcome message.