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Gift for a new colleague: welcome without overdoing it
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Welcome aboard — neutral, professional and not too personal.
Welcoming a new colleague with a small gift or team gift sets a warm tone. Keep it neutral: no jokes about appearance, no alcohol unless everyone does that.
Team gift works best
Joint flowers, cake, or welcome pack — no pressure on one individual.
Neutral items
Good pen, desk plant, local treat — safe and friendly.
Avoid inside jokes too early
You do not know each other yet — keep it professionally warm.
Include diet and allergies
With food always ask — nobody wants awkward on day one.
Conclusion: how to put it into practice
New colleague: team welcome, neutral and inclusive. Small gesture, big impression — no exaggeration.