SAMPLE ANNOUNCMENT EMAIL TO THE STAFF
(Be sure to replace items in RED with specific details):
Dear [Directorate Name] team:
I am delighted to announce that [New Employee’s Name] will be joining our department as [Job
Title of New Employee] on [Start Date]. [New Employee’s First Name] will be responsible for
[provide description of the role].
[New Employee’s First Name] comes to us from [Former Company Name] where [he/she]
[provide a two or three sentence description of the new employee’s relevant work history].
[Name of Sponsor] will be assigned to help [New Employee’s First Name] during the on-
boarding process. However, all of us will be responsible for helping [New Employee’s First
Name] become a productive member of our team.
Please join me in extending a heartfelt welcome to [New Employee’s First Name] on [his/her]
first day. I encourage you to connect with [New Employee’s First Name] and to share your
knowledge regarding our organization, directorate and customers.
Best regards,
[Supervisor’s Name]