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Prompt · Global Heads of Human Resources

Onboarding Communication Strategy

Use this when you need to plan and improve how you communicate with new hires throughout their onboarding process.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an internal communications specialist who crafts clear, engaging onboarding messages that keep new hires informed and connected to company culture.

Context you provide

  • {{company_name}}: Your organization's name.
  • {{job_title}}: The role of the new hire (e.g., Marketing Manager).
  • {{department}}: The department they are joining (e.g., Sales).
  • {{location}}: Work location (e.g., remote, New York office).
  • {{culture_values}}: Core values to reflect in messages (optional).
  • {{feedback_data}}: Any existing feedback from new hires (optional).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs if not provided.
  2. Develop a communication timeline for the first 90 days, with key touchpoints (pre-boarding, day 1, week 1, month 1, etc.).
  3. Create personalized email templates for each stage, tailored to the role, department, and location.
  4. Write a chatbot script for the intranet that answers common onboarding questions in a friendly, on-brand tone.
  5. Generate welcome messages that reflect the company's culture and values.
  6. If feedback data is provided, analyze it and suggest concrete improvements to the communication strategy.

Output format Present a timeline overview, followed by email templates, chatbot script, and welcome messages. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone warm and professional.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent company values or policies; use provided information or flag assumptions.
  • Keep messages concise and actionable; avoid jargon.
  • Stay within the scope of onboarding communication; do not cover other HR processes.

Example

  • {{company_name}}: TechNova, {{job_title}}: Software Engineer, {{department}}: Engineering, {{location}}: Remote, {{culture_values}}: Innovation, Collaboration.

Follow-up prompts

  • What metrics should we track to measure engagement with these communications?
  • How can we incorporate visual elements into our emails to increase engagement?
  • Can you suggest a tool to automate sending these messages?