Created by:
Sabrinthia Donnelly
Ever hired someone great, only for them to flounder in their first few weeks?
Well, it might be the onboarding that's the problem.
This 30/60/90-day onboarding plan template gives you a simple, flexible structure to set new hires up for success from day one through day 90. It helps managers and new employees co-create a plan that’s clear, role-specific, and actually useful.
Because let’s face it: “figure it out as you go” isn’t a strategy.
What is a 30/60/90-day onboarding plan template?
A 30/60/90-day onboarding plan template helps you structure those first crucial months so new hires always know what to expect and how to succeed.
It breaks onboarding into three manageable stages:
- Days 1–30: Learning, observing, and getting oriented.
- Days 31–60: Starting to contribute and build confidence.
- Days 61–90: Taking ownership, driving results, and planning what’s next.
Each phase includes space to set goals around learning, performance, and connection - plus built-in check-ins, a customizable calendar, and progress trackers.
What’s inside the template?
Here’s what you’ll get when you download the 30/60/90-day onboarding plan template:
- A 90-day onboarding framework, broken into 30/60/90 milestones.
- Customizable sections for learning, performance, and culture goals.
- Real-world examples for different roles (marketing, HR, sales).
- Weekly check-in questions for managers and new hires.
- A plug-and-play onboarding calendar and task planner.
- Progress tracking checklist for each onboarding phase.
- Tips to adjust for remote, hybrid, or in-person settings.
- A post-90-day feedback survey to improve your process.
Available in Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, or Google Docs, this 30 60 90 onboarding plan template is easy to copy, edit, and roll out across your team.
Who is it for?
This one’s for you if you’re:
- A manager who wants to make onboarding less chaotic and more impactful.
- On the People team, and need a scalable, repeatable framework.
- A team lead onboarding someone for the first time.
- Hiring remotely and need extra structure to keep things on track.
It’s designed to work across roles, departments, and experience levels while being easy to tweak for hybrid, remote, or in-person setups.
How to use the template
No need to overthink it. Just follow these steps:
- Set clear goals together
Use the template to map out what success looks like at 30, 60, and 90 days for both the manager and the new hire. - Customize by role
Fill in the editable framework with role-specific goals across three buckets: learning, performance, and culture/connection. - Use the weekly check-in guide
Keep communication flowing with built-in prompts to reflect, give feedback, and make adjustments as needed. - Fill out the onboarding calendar
Schedule key activities, training sessions, and shadowing opportunities. This creates visibility for both the manager and the new hire. - Track progress (without micromanaging)
Use the success tracker to document milestones and flag issues early. You’ll know what’s working and what needs a tweak. - Collect feedback and improve
Wrap things up with a 90-day feedback survey to hear what went well - and what to level up next time.
Download the 30/60/90-day onboarding plan template
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