New hire welcome text templates
A new hire’s first texts from you set the tone: organized, friendly, and clear about where to be and what to bring. These cover the first week.
Before the first day
Welcome to [Business], [Name]! Your first shift is [Mon 3/4, 9am]. Ask for [Manager] at the [front counter].
Before Monday: please bring [ID and bank info for payroll]. Wear [black pants, closed-toe shoes].
Parking for staff is [behind the building]. Use the [side door] - I'll meet you there at [8:55].
First day
Looking forward to having you today, [Name]! Text me if anything comes up on the way in.
Great first day, [Name]. Tomorrow you're with [Trainer] from [10-4]. Any questions, just reply.
Training and paperwork
Your training shifts this week: [Tue 10-4, Thu 10-4, Sat 9-3]. After that you'll be on the regular schedule.
Reminder: finish your [onboarding paperwork / food handler course] by [Friday] so you can be scheduled solo.
Introducing them to the team
Please welcome [Name], joining us on [the closing crew]! Say hi when you see them this week.
First-week check-in
How's your first week going, [Name]? Anything you need or anything that's confusing? Happy to help.
Before any of these: new hires confirm they want work texts first. In Airhorn, adding someone sends them an opt-in text, and nothing else reaches them until they reply YES. More on onboarding by text.
Onboard new hires by text
Add their number, they reply YES, and they're on every future message. No app to install on day one.
Free for 7 days and 60 messages — no credit card. Your trial starts when you send your first broadcast, not when you sign up.