New Employee Lunches

One of the most important things the entrepreneur of a startup company does is set the tone for the company’s corporate culture. Corporate culture truly is a competitive advantage when done well. The best time to set the tone for new employees, after the actual interview process, is their first day at the office.

I like to take new hires out to lunch on their first day as the CEO of the company. Corporate culture starts at the top. Of course, this isn’t always feasible as the company gets larger, but for companies under 100 people, it should be doable.

I recommend startup CEOs and co-founders take new employees out to lunch on their first day.