New Hire Welcome
A new hire welcome game that makes day one feel like belonging.
PairPops creates a custom matching game featuring your team's faces — the welcome gift that tells new hires they're already part of something. Ship it before they start, or hand it over on day one.
Why it works
Day one sets the tone. Make it count.
The first week signals everything.
Whether someone made the right choice about joining your company becomes clear in the first few days. A welcome game with their future colleagues' faces says: we knew you were coming, and we're glad you're here.
They arrive knowing faces, not just names.
A new hire who has played a game with 20 of their colleagues' photos can put faces to names before the first team standup. That changes the energy of every introduction that follows.
No facilitation required.
PairPops runs itself. You don't need to schedule an icebreaker session or designate someone to run it. Hand over the game at welcome and let new hires discover it on their own terms.
It doubles as a keepsake.
A welcome gift that features the people they'll work with isn't generic — it's a reminder that they joined something real. Discs end up on desks. The gift earns its place.
Use cases
Four welcome moments it fits.
New hire welcome kit insert
Add PairPops to the welcome bag alongside the laptop, badge, and first-day notes. It's the one item that actually helps them feel like part of the team before the onboarding session starts.
Remote pre-boarding gift
Ship the game to new hires before their start date. By the time they log in for their first video call, they recognize the faces they're seeing — they're not walking into a room of strangers.
Onboarding cohort icebreaker
When multiple new hires join at once, run a round of PairPops as the first activity. The cohort bonds with each other and learns the team at the same time.
Manager-to-new-hire gift
A manager who sends a new hire a game with the team's faces before day one makes a statement about how this team operates. It's a small act with a lasting impression.
The process
Ready before day one. Three steps.
Send us your team photos
Headshots from your company directory or email signatures. We'll send a checklist after you reach out.
We design and send a proof
Our team builds the full game layout. You review every disc before anything goes to print.
Approve and we ship
Nothing prints without your sign-off. Production and shipping takes 5–7 business days from approval.
See what your custom game could look like.
Upload a few photos and we'll create a personalized game preview — no commitment needed.
FAQ
Common questions.
Can we include the new hire's own photo in the game?
Yes. If you know who's joining and have their photo, it can go in the game. It's a powerful signal: you were expected here, and you belong.
How far in advance do we need to order?
Production takes 5–7 business days from proof approval. For welcome kits, many teams order a batch in advance and keep them in stock for each new hire cohort.
What photos do we need from the existing team?
Standard headshots work well — the kind on your company website or email signatures. We'll send a checklist after you reach out so you know exactly what to collect.
Can we order in batches for ongoing hiring?
Yes. Many companies order a batch and restock when needed. We can also update the game with new photos as your team grows — just reach out before each run.
Can we add our company logo?
Yes. Your logo goes on the tin lid. The game looks intentional — like something your company actually made, not a generic welcome kit filler.
Does it work for remote new hires?
Yes. We ship directly to any address. A game that arrives at a remote hire's home before their start date is especially powerful — it makes the team feel real before they've met anyone in person.