You have made a good move. New employees generally become more motivated when they witness the efforts the company is putting into their induction. As previously pointed out by a knowledgeable member, it is advisable to keep the welcome note and induction schedule separate.
1) The language of the welcome note should be natural.
2) Avoid using flowery language but ensure there are no spelling errors.
3) Do not mention expectations in the welcome note. For instance, refrain from statements like, "To reduce backlog and improve efficiency of X department, we have recruited Mr. ......"
4) The language of the welcome note should have a motivational tone, as if we are welcoming a guest into our own home.
5) The induction schedule should specify the time the new employee needs to report for induction to a particular Head of Department (HOD).
6) Ensure that all notice boards and HODs receive this welcome note. Remember to include departments that provide services to employees, such as Transport and the canteen, to avoid any inconvenience to the new employee.
7) If you have a policy manual or safety manual, please provide a copy to the new employee before the induction process begins.
Thanks & Regards,