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A CONCIERGE TO HIRING TEAMS BRINGING IN TALENT TO THE TAMPA BAY AREA

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… because great teams start with great welcomes.

How We Help You Welcome Talent

OUR SERVICES

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Relocating is best brought up early and often in the recruitment process as it is a very human experience. Wow candidates with a well planned on-site visit tailored to them as individuals

PRE-HIRE EXPERIENCE

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The first 90 days matter most. Research shows most employees decide the duration of tenure within the first 44 days. That is why we provide a white-glove concierge service to make those first 90 days outside of the office as seamless as in the office

NEW-HIRE CONCIERGE

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OUR TESTIMONIALS

Every transition tells a story. Here’s what our candidates and clients have shared about their experience with The Welcome Standard.

The Welcome Experience

“The most helpful part of our visit was how thoughtfully personalized the experience was. They took the time to understand what my husband and I love and curated an itinerary that truly reflected our lifestyle and made it easy to picture ourselves living here. It wasn’t just about a job interview—it was about experiencing all that St. Pete has to offer and how we can build a life in this city.”

— Dr. Jessica Artille on her
recent visit to St. Pete during recruitment.

“One of the things Tori Smith does a great job at is relating to recruits, but also event management. She plans all of our recruiting events and dinners. There’s so much that goes into it, and she makes sure it runs smoothly. Anytime a recruit commits, she’s one of the first people we congratulate, because she has such a huge impact on those guys.”

— Ryan Day on over 300+ on-site recruiting
visits planned for top athletic recruits and families.

“The Welcome Standard helped me prepare for my job interview site visit. I had a general idea about the Tampa Bay area, but they provided all the insider and local information important to myself and my family. The roadmap and itinerary was incredibly helpful to make the most out of my visit and had a huge impact on my overall experience. I’d highly recommend them to anyone relocating.”

— Dr. Mahmoud Aryan on
his recent on-site visit to the tampa bay area.

“Socialization cannot be understated,” said Tori Smith, a mom and founder of The Welcome Standard. “You need people for anywhere to begin to feel like home.” Smith also recommends helping kids create “local” rituals, like trips to the local ice cream shop or family walks in the park, to help them build new associations and routines in their new home.

— Featured Article: "6 Ways to Make Moving This Summer Easier on Kids"
from New American Funding