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90-Day Performance Review

A 90-day performance review is the milestone assessment at the end of a new employee’s first three months. It rates results against the targets set at day 60, judges readiness to work independently in the full role, and either feeds a probation decision or sets a six-month development plan.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

90-DAY PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Company:
[Company Name]
Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]
Review Date:
[Date]
Probation End Date:
[DD/MM/YYYY]
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

Section 1: Results Against 90-Day Targets

TargetResult AchievedRating (1–5)Evidence
[Target 1][Result][Rating][Evidence]
[Target 2][Result][Rating][Evidence]
[Target 3][Result][Rating][Evidence]
[Target 4][Result][Rating][Evidence]

Section 2: Readiness for the Full Role

Readiness IndicatorRating (1–5)Comments
Works independently on routine tasks[Rating][Comments]
Uses company systems and processes correctly[Rating][Comments]
Handles stakeholders / customers confidently[Rating][Comments]
Demonstrates company values[Rating][Comments]
Overall 90-day rating (1–5)[Rating]

Section 3: Outcome

  • On track – move to regular review cycle
  • Needs support – development actions below to be reviewed in 30 days
  • Probation recommendation: Confirm / Extend (complete the probation review form)

Section 4: Six-Month Development Plan

Development AreaActionSupport / ResourceTarget Date
[Area 1][Action][Support][DD/MM/YYYY]
[Area 2][Action][Support][DD/MM/YYYY]
[Area 3][Action][Support][DD/MM/YYYY]

Employee reflections on the first 90 days:
[Employee Comments]

Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Reporting Manager
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]
HR
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Results against 90-day targets with ratings
  • Five-point overall rating with legend
  • Readiness assessment for working independently
  • Culture and values fit observations
  • Six-month development plan
  • Outcome: on track, needs support, or probation recommendation

When to use it

  • Three months after joining, as an end-of-ramp-up checkpoint
  • Where probation is three months and a confirmation decision is due
  • As an interim review in a six-month probation
  • Handing over a new hire from onboarding to the regular review cycle

How to customise this template

  1. 1Bring forward targets from the 60-day review
  2. 2If probation is three months, attach the probation confirmation section from your policy
  3. 3Edit the readiness criteria to suit the role level
  4. 4Add the employee to the standard quarterly review calendar after this

HR tips

  • Compare day 30, 60 and 90 notes to show the learning curve
  • Recognise progress publicly where appropriate
  • Make the outcome explicit so the employee knows where they stand
  • Hand over open training actions to the L&D tracker

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 90-day review the same as the probation review?+

If probation is three months, yes, they are often combined. For six-month probation, the 90-day review is an interim check.

What should be rated at 90 days?+

Results against targets, job knowledge, independence, teamwork and fit with company values.

What comes after the 90-day review?+

The employee moves to regular quarterly or half-yearly reviews with a development plan for the next six months.