Merchandise / New Starter Kits
Merchandise
The company tries to avoid merchandise / giveaways as much as possible. Why? Because most of the time the expense is not worth the promotional impact and the products typically just end up in landfill.
Where it is necessary, e.g. for recruitment events, project open days etc, the products should be useful and sustainable.
The marketing team does not keep merchandise on hand, so it must be ordered for each event.
Check with your BU office/team administrators to confirm approved suppliers.
New Starter Kits
Internally, the main use of merchandise is to welcome new employees to McConnell Dowell. The aim should be to present all new employees with a 'welcome pack' on their first day.
Welcome packs should consist of the below items, wth each item below being selected for it's reusabaility and sustainable properties. 'Paper' pens, reusable tote bags etc.
Please note; these kits are currently only available for employees in the Australian Business unit.
Tote bag
These non-woven bags are resuabale and fully recyclable.
Welcome card
An A6 double-sided postcard welcoming and reminding the recipient of our company's purpose and values.
Printed on double-sided gloss 350gsm stock.
Lanyard
These can be worn around the neck to carry any ID or key cards required. The Australian version is printed with our RAP artwork.
'Paper' Pen
A cardboard pen with our group message 'Creating better together'. Once the ink has been depleted the cap and body of the pen can be recycled.
Water bottle
A insulated metal reusable bottle, encouraging the user to reduce single-use plastic. The aluminium bottle itself can also be recycled.
Reusable cup
A metal reusable cup, encouraging the user to reduce single-use plastic. Perfect for the morning coffe run, just remember to take it with you!
The aluminium cup and plastic lid can also be recycled.
Hi-Vis Vest
A branded hi-vis polyester safety vest, conforming to all safety standards and should be worn on any site visits.
Notebook (Australia design)
This A4 spirobound notebook has 100 lined pages and features our RAP artwork on both outside and inside covers.
Ordering - Australian Business Unit only
Welcome Packs form part of the McConnell Dowell Australia onboarding experience and orders are managed centrally.
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Ordering - Non-Australian Business Units
Other regions are encouraged to put together and order their own Welcome Packs for new starters.
Please ensure any new merchandise is properly branded in accordance with these guidelines. Check with Group Marketing before going into production.
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