A deliberate onboarding plan helps new hires contribute sooner and reduces early, avoidable attrition.
Template overview
It spans pre-start, day one, week one and the 30/60/90 milestones, with feedback in both directions and a clear owner throughout.
When to use it
- A new hire is joining and you want a structured ramp.
- You want to reduce early attrition from unclear expectations.
- You need a consistent onboarding standard across roles.
Key elements
- Pre-start preparation and access
- Day-one orientation and 30/60/90 plan review
- Week-one collaboration and first task
- 30/60/90 milestone reviews with two-way feedback
Best practices
- Keep the 30/60/90 plan specific and written.
- Revisit goals at each milestone.
- Make feedback explicitly two-way.
- For remote hires, prepare access early and schedule check-ins.
Printable template
Copy the block below and replace every [bracketed] placeholder. It is intentionally neutral so you can adapt it to your organisation and jurisdiction.
Employee: [name] Role: [role] Manager: [name]
Before day one
☐ Equipment, accounts and access
☐ 30/60/90 plan drafted
☐ First-week schedule booked
Day one / week one
☐ Welcome, tooling and policies
☐ Point of contact introduced
☐ First small, real task
☐ End-of-week check-in
30 / 60 / 90 days
☐ Goals reviewed at each milestone
☐ Two-way feedback captured
☐ Ramp adjusted as needed
☐ Role clarity and support confirmed
For informational purposes only. This is an educational template, not legal advice and not a contract. HR and employment laws vary by jurisdiction, industry and contract. Adapt the wording to your situation and have qualified HR or legal professionals review it before use.