90-day introductory review

90-Day Review

Completed by the reviewing manager. Rate each of the three parameters on the 1–3 scale, then record a clear recommendation. The final score calculates automatically from the manager’s ratings.

Employee

Position

Department

Reviewing manager

Hire date

Review completed on

Reviewed with employee by

Introductory period

Day 1 · Hired

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Start date

Day 75 · Review due

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Complete review by this date

Day 90 · Decision

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Introductory period ends

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Rating scale

Rated against expectations at 90 days, not against a tenured employee

Outstanding

Already contributing beyond what is expected at this stage. Works independently in areas most new hires are still learning.

Satisfactory

Progressing as expected for 90 days in this role. Still learning, but the learning curve is closing at a normal pace.

Growth Opportunities

Working toward gaining the proficiency needed. Requires specific, documented improvement to continue.

Rating parameters

Same three for every office position

Attendance & reliability

Factual record for the first 90 days

Unscheduled absences

Late arrivals

No-call / no-shows

Corrective actions issued

Summary comments

Overall assessment of the first 90 days

Overall assessment

Focus for the next 90 days

Recommendation

Required — the manager makes the call

Continue employment Employee successfully completes the introductory period and moves onto the standard review cycle. Extend 30 days Trajectory is unclear. Continue with a written improvement plan and a firm follow-up date. Do not continue Not a fit for the role. Coordinate with People & Talent before communicating anything to the employee.

Rationale for this recommendation

30-day improvement plan

Mid-point check-in

Final follow-up review

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Rating summary

Reference only — the recommendation above is the decision

Parameter	Rating
Average	—

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Not started Average of the three ratings, scale 1.00–3.00

Acknowledgment

Signed copy goes in the employee file

Employee

Signature confirms this review was discussed. It does not indicate agreement with the ratings.

Signature

Date

Reviewing manager

Signature confirms the ratings and recommendation above are the manager’s own assessment.

Signature

Date

How to use this form

Manager-completed — no employee input required

Fill it out before the meeting. Enter the employee details and hire date, rate all three parameters, and write the summary comments and recommendation. Entries save as you type, so you can start it and come back.
Discuss it with the employee. Walk through the ratings and the focus areas for the next 90 days. If the recommendation is Do not continue, send it to People & Talent first and do not discuss it with the employee yet.
File it. Click Print / Save as PDF, have both parties sign, and send the signed copy to People & Talent for the employee file.