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60-Day Performance Review

The 60-day performance review checks whether a new hire is moving from learning to delivering. The manager reviews progress on the goals set at day 30, identifies skill gaps that need training, and sets the targets the employee must reach by the 90-day review.

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60-DAY PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Company:
[Company Name]
Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]
Review Date:
[Date]
Employee Name[Employee Name]
Employee ID[Employee ID]
Designation[Designation]
Department[Department]
Reporting Manager[Reporting Manager]
Date of Joining[Date of Joining]
Work Location[Work Location]

Rating Scale

RatingLabelMeaning
5OutstandingConsistently exceeds all expectations; a role model for others
4Exceeds ExpectationsFrequently goes beyond targets and standards
3Meets ExpectationsFully delivers what the role requires
2Needs ImprovementMeets some expectations; clear gaps to close
1UnsatisfactoryDoes not meet the basic requirements of the role

Part 1: Progress on Day 30 Goals

Goal Set at Day 30Progress MadeRating (1–5)Comments
[Goal 1][Progress][Rating][Comments]
[Goal 2][Progress][Rating][Comments]
[Goal 3][Progress][Rating][Comments]

Part 2: Skill Gap Check

Skill Required for RoleCurrent Level (1–5)Gap?Training / Mentoring ActionBy When
[Skill 1][Level][Yes / No][Action][DD/MM/YYYY]
[Skill 2][Level][Yes / No][Action][DD/MM/YYYY]
[Skill 3][Level][Yes / No][Action][DD/MM/YYYY]

Part 3: Two-Way Feedback

Manager: strongest contribution so far[Comments]
Manager: area that needs most focus[Comments]
Employee: what is working well for me[Comments]
Employee: what my manager could do differently[Comments]

Part 4: Targets for the 90-Day Review

TargetMeasureDue Date
[Target 1][Measure][DD/MM/YYYY]
[Target 2][Measure][DD/MM/YYYY]
[Target 3][Measure][DD/MM/YYYY]

Part 5: Early Warning (complete only if progress is below expectations)

Specific concern[Concern]
Support agreed[Support]
Weekly check-in day[Day]
Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Reporting Manager
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Reference to goals agreed at day 30
  • Five-point rating for progress so far
  • Skill-gap table with training action
  • Two-way feedback, including manager effectiveness
  • Clear targets for the 90-day mark
  • Early warning section if progress is slow

When to use it

  • About two months after the date of joining
  • Following up the goals set at the 30-day review
  • Spotting skill gaps early enough to arrange training
  • Preparing a new joiner for a 90-day or probation decision

How to customise this template

  1. 1Copy the day 31–60 goals from the 30-day review form
  2. 2List the core skills for the role in the skill-gap table
  3. 3Use the early warning section only when needed and add specific support
  4. 4Align 90-day targets with probation confirmation criteria

HR tips

  • Be candid; day 60 is the right time to flag concerns, not day 89
  • Pair any gap with a named training or mentoring action
  • Ask how you as manager can help; new hires rarely volunteer this
  • Keep notes as evidence for the probation review

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Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of a 60-day review?+

It checks the new employee’s progress since the 30-day review, closes skill gaps and sets clear expectations for the 90-day milestone.

What questions should a manager ask at 60 days?+

Ask what has gone well, where the employee feels less confident, what training would help and whether goals are realistic.

What if a new hire is struggling at 60 days?+

Record the specific gaps, agree support such as training or closer supervision, and set measurable targets for the 90-day review.