How Fingercheck Scaled a Custom Onboarding Kit Project with Promofect
From first impression to lasting culture and designed for connection, pride, and growth
Project Overview
Branded onboarding kit for employees of Fingercheck.
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| Client | Fingercheck |
| Industry | Payroll & HR Tech (Startup) |
| Location | Brooklyn, NY |
| Scope | Scalable employee onboarding kit program |
| Products Delivered | Custom box, tri-blend t-shirt, pullover hoodie, snapback cap, stainless steel water bottle, mug, power bank charger, branded journal, USB hub, pen |
| Total Quantity | 150 initial kits + ongoing scalable program |
| Use Case | Employee onboarding (in-office and remote hires) |
The Challenge
Fingercheck, a fast-growing payroll startup, had never created onboarding kits before. Off-the-shelf swag box platforms didn’t fit their needs; they wanted more than cookie-cutter items. They needed:
- Guidance on how to design a program from scratch
- A curated selection of practical, high-quality items
- A way to balance bulk orders with flexible on-demand needs
- A logistics partner to handle fulfillment sustainably
The kits weren’t just merchandise; they were a statement of startup culture and a vital first impression for new employees.
The Solution
Promofect worked side by side with Fingercheck to build a custom onboarding program:
- Discovery Session: Clarified Fingercheck’s values, team culture, and onboarding goals.
- Curated Items: Apparel and hard goods selected for the balance of utility and pride.
- Custom Packaging: Branded box featuring Fingercheck design.
- Personal Touch: The CEO’s handwritten note is included in the first 150 kits.
- Hybrid Model:
- Bulk hard goods for efficiency.
- On-demand apparel production to reduce waste and avoid overstocking sizes.
- Flexible Logistics: Kits stocked in the office for in-person hires and shipped directly to remote employees.
The Customer Journey
- Inquiry: Fingercheck sought help to create their first onboarding kit program.
- Discovery: Promofect facilitated a planning session to align on purpose, values, and item mix.
- Mockups & Proofing: Product mockups prepared and refined.
- Production: First 150 kits assembled, including custom boxes and personal CEO notes.
- Delivery: Kits are distributed to both in-office and remote hires through a hybrid logistics system.
- Post-Delivery: Employee reactions confirmed success; excitement was shared both internally and externally.
Results That Matter
Fingercheck quickly moved from uncertainty to a fully scalable onboarding system. Every new hire, whether in Brooklyn or remote, now receives a thoughtful kit that builds pride and reinforces company culture.
- Immediate Impact: New employees felt welcomed and valued on day one.
- Scalability: The hybrid model proved to be both cost-effective and adaptable.
- Sustainability: Apparel waste was avoided with on-demand production.
Partnership - Strengthened: Promofect and Fingercheck built a lasting relationship, with Promofect also adopting Fingercheck’s payroll platform.
Specification and Product Details
| Garment | Bella Canvas Tri-Blend T-shirt, Bella Canvas Pullover Hoodie, New Era Snapback Trucker Cap |
| Hard Goods | Stainless steel water bottle, 16 oz mug, power bank charger, branded journal, 4-port USB hub, pen |
| Packaging | Custom-printed branded box |
| Personalization | CEO note included in initial kits |
| Fulfillment | Hybrid model (bulk + on-demand apparel) |
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