A 30-60-90 Day Retention Plan That Prevents Early Turnover

Early turnover often happens for one reason: the job the employee imagined is not the job they experienced. A 30-60-90 plan reduces that gap and creates predictable onboarding.

Days 1–30: Clarity and basics

• Confirm schedule, pay practices, and the “rules of the road”

• Train on essential tasks and quality standards

• Assign a single point of contact (manager or lead)

• Weekly check-in: “What’s unclear? What’s blocking you?”

Days 31–60: Independence and consistency

• Add advanced tasks and real scenarios

• Set performance expectations in measurable terms

• Begin documentation routines (1:1 notes, coaching reminders)

Days 61–90: Ownership and reliability

• Evaluate against the success profile

• Confirm long-term fit and growth path

• Capture process improvements the new hire noticed

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Manager habit that matters most:

Short, scheduled check-ins beat “open door” promises.

People stay when they feel guided. Retention achieved.

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Download the “30-60-90 Onboarding Tracker.”

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Disclaimer: Educational information only; tailor to your role, industry, and location.