What Is a 30-60-90 Day Review?

A 30-60-90 day review is a check-in process to help new employees get started and succeed in their first 3 months on the job. The employee’s manager usually leads it and helps everyone stay on the same page.

The goal is to:

• Set clear expectations

• Track progress

• Solve any issues early

This process helps new hires feel supported and gives managers a simple plan to help them grow.

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Here’s what usually happens:

Days 1–30:The manager helps the new hire get started. This includes training, learning the job, and understanding responsibilities. After 30 days, the manager checks if the employee can handle basic tasks and gives helpful feedback.

Days 31–60:The employee starts doing more work on their own and becomes more confident. Around day 60, the manager checks if the employee can do most of their tasks without much help. If not, they make a plan together to improve.

Days 61–90:By now, the employee should be working independently and fully contributing to the team. At the end of 90 days, the manager reviews everything. If the employee isn’t where they need to be, they may start a performance improvement plan.