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New Joiner 30-Day Plan

A new joiner 30-day plan sets out what a new employee should learn, whom they should meet and what small deliverable they should complete in their first month. The manager and employee agree it in week one and review it on day 30.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

NEW JOINER 30-DAY PLAN

Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Designation:
[Designation]
Reporting Manager:
[Reporting Manager]
Plan Period:
[Date of Joining] to [Date]

Theme for the First Month: Learn, Connect, Contribute

WeekGoalKey ActionsMeasure of SuccessStatus
Week 1Settle in and understand the roleComplete induction; read role KRAs; set up toolsInduction done; KRAs discussed and agreed[Status]
Week 2Learn products / services and processesShadow team members; review process documentsCan explain core offerings and workflow[Status]
Week 3Build key relationshipsMeet stakeholders listed belowAll listed meetings held[Status]
Week 4Deliver a first contributionComplete first deliverable: [Deliverable]Deliverable reviewed by manager[Status]

People to Meet

NameRolePurpose of MeetingDone (Y/N)
[Name][Role][Purpose][Y/N]
[Name][Role][Purpose][Y/N]
[Name][Role][Purpose][Y/N]

Mandatory Training

  • Code of conduct and POSH awareness
  • Information security / acceptable use
  • Role-specific training: [Training]

Day-30 Review

What went well
Where the employee needs support
Manager's overall comment (On track / Needs support)
Key goals carried into the 60-day plan
Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Reviewed by
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]
Verified by
[HR Name]
HR Department, [Company Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Week-wise breakdown of the first month
  • Learning goals on products, processes and tools
  • Stakeholder meeting list
  • One early, achievable deliverable
  • Measures of success for each week
  • Day-30 review with ratings and comments

When to use it

  • In the first week after joining
  • For any role where the first month is mainly learning
  • When a manager wants an early, structured check on fit
  • For short probation periods where the first month counts

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace example goals with role-specific ones
  2. 2Add compliance or safety training required for the role
  3. 3Name the stakeholders to meet
  4. 4Choose a first deliverable that adds visible value

HR tips

  • Focus on learning and relationships, not big targets
  • Keep the first deliverable small and achievable
  • Review progress weekly, not just on day 30
  • Use the day-30 review to set the 60-day plan

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Frequently asked questions

What should a new employee achieve in 30 days?+

Understand the role, team, products and tools, meet key stakeholders and complete one small, useful deliverable.

Who writes the 30-day plan?+

The manager drafts it and agrees it with the employee in the first week; the employee owns updating progress.

Is the 30-day plan used for probation?+

It can inform the probation review, but it is mainly an onboarding and learning tool.